22/06/2023
Goal of life
Happiness and success in this world and hereafter depend on the purification of our soul (that is, tazqiyyah). The Qur'an states that true success is reserved only for those who purify themselves (souls):
"Undoubtedly, that achievement is the sanctification of one's whole being
achieved (Surah Shams, 91:9)."
Our personality consists not only of our physical being but also of our mind and heart, feelings and attitudes, and character and habits.
Desired goals can be reached only by proper nurturing of these elements of personality. When the goal is desirable, then it becomes desirable to take action to achieve that goal and to achieve that goal. This is the religion of human nature.
So it is very important that we recognize and understand the true nature of our ultimate goal in life.
The main goal of life for believers is to gain the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala and attain Paradise. Our Creator Almighty Allah has fixed this goal of life for us by saying-
"Paradise will be their goal (Surah Naziyat, 79: 41)."
"And the life of this world is nothing but a game and a distraction. In fact, the home of life is the afterlife. Alas, if they knew this! (Surah Ankabut, 29: 64)"
"And those who go to Paradise are truly successful (Surah Hashar, 59:20)."