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Can the supposedly understood 'brief & meaningless' life be in reality 'meaningful & everlasting' ? Analyzing life from a neutral point, our purpose in life is restricted to following & seeking good-life according to the requisites of civilization & culture. Be it the materialistic western civilization or the ascetic eastern traditions, most individuals try to blend in with the crowd - without thinking, pondering & contemplating. There are other philosophies which try to explain that the sole aim of feelings, senses included in the machine of one's life is restricted to satisfying the desires, one such is Atheism. The 'purpose of life' can be summed up in two simple steps: To recognize the truth behind : our existence, our intrinsic-morality & our natural tendency to search God. To know and experience the divine attributes of God, and by experiencing them, to believe in them. Every single action & experience in ou...

Assalaamu 'alaikum! ( May peace and God's blessings be upon you )   What does Qur'an & Islam speak on the nature of God and How God is defined in Islamic text and context. For the case of existence/non-existence of God first one must conclude upon 'What is the definition of God' , then comes the second stage of investigating - whether that 'God' as defined can exist or not. Nature of God through Islam is concisely described in the following chapter of Qur'an Chapter 112 - Surah Al Ikhlas In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful 1. Say: He is God, the One and Only; ( The architect of everything Known and Unknown to man, including the Universe and everything within) 2. God, the Eternal, Absolute; ( We know that the Universe wasn't eternal, It had a beginning, something which caused the universe must be pre-existing, intelligent and not bound by universal-laws) 3. He does not beget, nor is He begotten; (one such example...

It is imperative for a person to know the value of his/her time, for ‘time is life’. In any system there is no room for motto like " killing time ", for time is really valuable. In fact, wasting time is much more dangerous than frittering away property, because unlike property, time cannot be compensated. In traditional sayings: “ There are two of God’s favors that are forgotten by many people: health and free time. ” Free time is a blessing that is overlooked, and not wholly appreciated by many people now-a-days. Any person should not waste his/her time in activities that does not bring her/him closer to Knowledge, in pursuits that will not serve as a contribution for the betterment of his/her people, his/her society and mankind in general. There is also a rich record of many traditional sayings that acknowledge the value of time and confirm the responsibility of man on how he maintains it; he will be brought to account by God on the Day of Judgment: “ ...

To everything in this world are rights, guaranteed by the sacred laws of Islam. Everywhere we look around us today, we see cruelty to animals.  Especially, in the food industry, where animals are treated with extreme inhumanity in "civilized" nations in the name of wealth and profit! Such atrocities are widespread, well-documented and a sad fact of the materialistic modern world.  Even though such actions are extremely disturbing, in spite of us closing our eyes, they will not disappear.  Therefore, it is our duty to reform our outlook and attitudes in order to change this world for the better.  Lest we transgress against the rights of others; and by others, in the context of this article I mean "animals".  One day, the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) saw a man overloading his donkey, so the prophet (peace be upon him) became very angry and said, "Do not overload your animal!  Verily, he who is not merciful shall not be shown mercy (by ...

The 7 Habits Independence or Self-Mastery The First Three Habits surround moving from dependence to independence (i.e., self mastery): Habit 1: Be Proactive Synopsis: Take initiative in life by realizing that your decisions (and how they align with life's principles) are the primary determining factor for effectiveness in your life. Take responsibility for your choices and the subsequent consequences that follow. Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind Synopsis: Self-discover and clarify your deeply important character values and life goals. Envision the ideal characteristics for each of your various roles and relationships in life. Habit 3: Put First Things First Synopsis: Plan, prioritize, and execute your week's tasks based on importance rather than urgency. Evaluate whether your efforts exemplify your desired character values, propel you toward goals, and enrich the roles and relationships that were elaborated in Habit 2. Interdependence The next three have to do...