Basic purpose of human life: In the light of Quran and Islam.

Basic purpose of human life: In the light of Quran and Islam.

Allah says;
وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ
 “ I have not created jinn and men except to worship Me”

In the light of the Quran and Islam, the basic purpose of human life is to:

1. Worship Allah (Tawhid): Recognize and worship Allah as the sole creator and sustainer of the universe. (Quran 51:56)

Quranic References:

Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:56)

وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ

“And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.”

Surah Al-Baqarah (2:163)

وَإِلَٰهُكُمْ إِلَٰهٌ وَٰحِدٌۖ لَّآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ

“And your god is one God. There is no deity [worthy of worship] except Him, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.”

Surah Al-Ikhlas (112:1-4)

قُلْ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ

“Say, ‘He is Allah, [who is] One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, nor is there to Him any equivalent.’”

Surah An-Nahl (16:36)

وَلَقَدْ بَعَثْنَا فِي كُلِّ أُمَّةٍ رَّسُولًا أَنِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَٱجْتَنِبُوا۟ ٱلطَّٰغُوتَ

“And We certainly sent into every nation a messenger, [saying], ‘Worship Allah and avoid false deities.’”

Hadith References:

Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 7372), Sahih Muslim (Hadith 30)

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Islam is built upon five [pillars]: the testimony that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing prayer, giving zakat, performing Hajj, and fasting in Ramadan.”

Sahih Muslim (Hadith 2577)

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“The most beloved words to Allah are four: SubhanAllah (Glory be to Allah), Alhamdulillah (All praise is for Allah), La ilaha illa Allah (There is no god but Allah), and Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest).”

Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 6502), Sahih Muslim (Hadith 44)

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Whoever says La ilaha illa Allah (There is no god but Allah) sincerely will enter Paradise.”

Jami’ at-Tirmidhi (Hadith 2829)

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Whoever dies while knowing that there is no god but Allah will enter Paradise.”

Tawhid is the core concept of monotheism in Islam, emphasizing that God is one and unique, with no partners or peers. It's the central principle of Islam, and understanding its meaning and implications is crucial for Muslims. The word "Tawhid" itself comes from the Arabic root "wahhada," meaning "to unite" or "to make one".

In essence, Tawhid is about recognizing Allah as the sole creator, sustainer, and lord of the universe. It's divided into three categories:

“Tawhid al-Rububiyyah”:

Oneness of Divine Lordship, affirming Allah's sovereignty and control over creation.

“Tawhid al-Uluhiyyah”:

Oneness of Divinity, dedicating worship and devotion exclusively to Allah.

“Tawhid al-Asma wa'l-Sifat: Oneness of the Divine Names and Attributes, acknowledging Allah's unique and perfect qualities.

Tawhid is not just a theoretical concept; it has practical implications for Muslims. It means living a life surrendered to Allah's will, following His commands, and avoiding any form of polytheism or associating partners with Him. The Quran emphasizes the importance of Tawhid, warning against shirk (attributing divinity to anything other than Allah) and encouraging believers to strive for unity and purity of faith.

By embracing Tawhid, Muslims affirm their commitment to the Islamic declaration of faith: "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." This fundamental principle guides every aspect of a Muslim's life, from worship and prayer to social interactions and personal conduct.

Recognizing and worshiping Allah as the sole creator and sustainer of the universe is the foundation of Islam.

 Here are key aspects:

*Recognizing Allah's Creativity*

1. Allah is the sole creator (Quran 13:16)

2. Everything exists by His will (Quran 3:47)

3. Creation is a manifestation of Allah's power (Quran 42:29)

"Attributes of Allah"

1. Omnipotent (Al-Qadir)

2. Omniscient (Al-‘Alim)

3. Merciful (Ar-Rahman)

4. Compassionate (Ar-Rahim)

5. Just (Al-‘Adil)

"Worshiping Allah"

1. Prayer (Salah) - Five daily prayers

2. Charity (Zakat) - Giving to the needy

3. Fasting (Sawm) - Ramadan fasting

4. Pilgrimage (Hajj) - Journey to Makkah

5. Reciting Quran and Duas (supplications)

*Purifying Worship*

1. Intentions (Niyyah) - Worship for Allah alone

2. Sincerity (Ikhlas) - No show or seeking fame

3. Humility - Recognizing one's limitations.

*Benefits of Worship*

1. Spiritual growth and closeness to Allah

2. Forgiveness of sins

3. Protection from harm

4. Guidance and wisdom

5. Peace and contentment

*Quranic Verses*

1. "He is Allah, the One and Only." (Quran 112:1)

2. " Worship Allah and associate none with Him." (Quran 4:36)

3. "Allah is sufficient for us." (Quran 3:173)

*Prophetic Sayings*

1. "Worship Allah as if you see Him." (Bukhari)

2. "The best worship is humility." (Muslim)




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