Kamil Ahmad – The Purpose of Life

			Now that most of us have had our lives come to a standstill due to the corona virus pandemic, going
into self isolation at home, and having a lot of free time on our hands. Isn't it time to sit down
and ask ourselves about the big questions in life, especially at a time of uncertainty, when so many
people around us are dying? And who knows, you could be next. And so what is the purpose of life?
Why am I here? Where am I going? These are deep questions that require a lot of contemplation. And
so think about it. is our purpose in this world simply to eat, sleep, work, acquire some material
things and enjoy ourselves. If that was the case, then how are we different than animals? we human
		

			beings are special and different from all other species, with our consciousness, our intellect, our
feelings, it's illogical to believe that we came about in this world by mere chance without an
intelligent, all powerful creator, who created us and created us for a wise purpose. Some people
like to argue that there is no proof that God exists, there is no proof that we human beings were
created by God for a divine purpose. Well, when you see the design of this universe, as well as life
on Earth, you see a very accurate and precise design in front of you. And something this accurate
and precise, could not have been just thrown together. do all of these things in our universe, and
		

			here on Earth function perpetually and perfectly by chance? And do they keep on reproducing
themselves and maintaining themselves also by chance? No, of course not. That would be totally
illogical to believe. And so the design the order, the complexity of the universe, as well as the
world around us, is all evidence of the existence of a supreme intelligent, being a perfect
designer. All the celestial bodies are controlled by precise laws of physics, can there be laws
without a lawmaker, and so the universe, the earth, and living things on earth all give silent
testimony to an intelligent, powerful creator? Well, such as God, who created this universe and all
		

			that is in it, a superior divine beings who brought all of this together and created it in total
perfection. He is the Almighty God, the Creator, a law, who has knowledge to design and has created
this entire universe, he is the only one deserving of our praise, our gratitude and our worship. If
we agree that we were made by a creator, then surely that creator must have informed us about who he
is, and what he expects from us. It's not logically acceptable, that God would leave us in this
world to wander in confusion about who God is, and what God wants from us. When you read a book, you
accept that an author exists. When you see a house, you accept that a builder exists. Both of these
		

			things were made with a purpose by those who made them. Once we understand this, we understand that
God has indeed communicated with us and told us about himself, and the purpose behind creating us.
God sent many prophets and messengers throughout history, for the sole purpose of guiding us humans
to understand who God is, and what God wants from us. But God's final message to us human beings was
revealed to one man, and that was Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him through the angel Gabriel. God
said in his final revelation to mankind.
		

			And we did not send any messenger before you. But we've inspired him saying, there is no true God,
but I, so worship me. Now coming back to our original question, what is the purpose of life? The
answer, the purpose of life, for all men and women, for all times has been one and the same, to know
God, and live our lives the way God has dictated. God said in the Quran, why now,
		

			I have not created the spirits more than human beings for any other purpose, except to worship me.
And so that, in a nutshell, is the purpose of your life. The purpose behind why you were created was
so that you could recognize the creator and worship Him, so that you surrender yourself to what he
has commanded and to obey.
		

			He has laws that he has determined for you. This is your purpose in this life. If I was to give you
$100, for no other reason than just to listen to me today, he would at least say thank you. Now what
about your eyes? Your brain, your heart, your breath? What about all of that? Who gave you all of
that? Is he who gave you all of that? not worthy of praise and thanks, my sincere recommendation to
you is to take a translation of the Qur'an and read it for yourself. But before that, find a
secluded place in your home and ask the Creator of the heavens and the earth for guidance, and be
sincere and persistent in your prayer. And trust me, as long as you're sincerely looking to find the
		

			truth, then the All Merciful, the all loving Almighty God, Allah, He will hear you and He will
respond to your prayer.