The Meaning of Existence in the Light of the Quran

“Then did you then think that We created you uselessly and that to Us would not be returned ? So exalted is Allah, the Sovereign, the Truth; there is no deity except Him, Lord of the Noble Throne.” (Al-Mu'minun 115-116)

Your life is not in vain; every moment has a deep purpose.

We are on a journey towards the Creator, and returning to Him is our goal.

#The_Purpose

“Then did you then think that We created you uselessly and that to Us would not be returned ? So exalted is Allah, the Sovereign, the Truth; there is no deity except Him, Lord of the Noble Throne.” (Al-Mu'minun 115-116)

Every step in your life has a reason, and returning to Allah is the horizon.

We have not been created in vain.

#Returning_to_Allah

“And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me. I do not want from them any provision, nor do I want them to feed Me. (Adh-Dhariyyat : 56-57)

Allah has created us so as to worship Him only. He is self-sufficient and doesn’t need anything from us.

The purpose of our lives is not wealth or provision, but being close to the Creator and sincerely worshiping Him.

#Pure_Worship

“And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me. I do not want from them any provision, nor do I want them to feed Me. (Adh-Dhariyyat : 56-57)

The purpose of our lives is being sincere towards Allah, not accumulating wealth or provision.

#Spiritual_Purpose

“Does man think that he will be left neglected? Had he not been a sperm from semen emitted? Then he was a clinging clot, and [Allah] created [his form] and proportioned [him]” (Al-Qiyyamah: 36,37, 38)

Human beings have not been created without any purpose… Our journey begins from a teeny tiny drop of fluid, then we become a complete and harmonious creation.

How can therefore our lives be meaningless?

#Think

“Does man think that he will be left neglected? Had he not been a sperm from semen emitted? Then he was a clinging clot, and [Allah] created [his form] and proportioned [him]” (Al-Qiyyamah: 36,37, 38)

From a microscopic, unseen stage… to a human being who hears, sees, and thinks.

#Meditate

“And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and Allah is over all things competent. Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of understanding” (Al-Imran : 189, 190)

Look at the heavens and the earth, and the way days and night alternate …

This harmony is not a coincidence, but the signature of a Creator who owns and knows perfectly the universe.

Those who meditate will realize the truth.

#Signs_of_Creation

“And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and Allah is over all things competent. Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of understanding” (Al-Imran : 189, 190)

The entire universe functions in a wonderful and flawless way…

Whoever meditates realizes that behind it lies a power greater than mankind.

The truth is seen before it is said.

#Light_of_Insight

“We will show them Our signs in the horizons and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is the truth. But is it not sufficient concerning your Lord that He is, over all things, a Witness?” ( Fussilat: 53)

Whenever you meditate upon the universe… and whenever you look within yourself, you experience the feeling that the truth is not far away.

There is a hidden voice that guides you to certainty; just open your heart to it.

#Light_of_Truth

“We will show them Our signs in the horizons and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is the truth. But is it not sufficient concerning your Lord that He is, over all things, a Witness?” ( Fussilat: 53)

In every direction of the horizon, and in every heartbeat within you… there is a sign telling you: You are not alone.

Allah shows you what you need so as to know the way.

#Guidance_of_the_Heart

“[And] who created seven heavens in layers. You do not see in the creation of the Most Merciful any inconsistency. So return [your] vision [to the sky]; do you see any breaks?” (Al-Mulk: 3)

Looking at the heavens is enough to see a flawless harmony.

A perfect creation whispers to you: The hand of the Most Merciful suffers no imperfection.

#Signs_of_the_Heavens

“[And] who created seven heavens in layers. You do not see in the creation of the Most Merciful any inconsistency. So return [your] vision [to the sky]; do you see any breaks?” (Al-Mulk: 3)

When you look again and again… you will find no flaw or disorder.

The entire universe tells you that its Creator is perfect in His creation.

#Perfection_of_Creation

“But those who have avoided ṭaghut, lest they worship it, and turned back to Allah – for them are good tidings. So give good tidings to My servants who listen to speech and follow the best of it. Those are the ones Allah has guided, and those are people of understanding.” (Az- Zumar: 17,18)

When people purify their heart from all that leads them astray and return to Allah sincerely…

He opens the path for them, overwhelms them with glad tidings, and guides them to the purest paths of truth.

#Guidance_of_Light

“But those who have avoided ṭaghut, lest they worship it, and turned back to Allah – for them are good tidings. So give good tidings to My servants who listen to speech and follow the best of it. Those are the ones Allah has guided, and those are people of understanding.” (Az- Zumar: 17,18)

Guidance is not for those who listen much… but for those who discern good and hold fast to what is best in it.

Those are the ones whom Allah has granted a pure mind and an insight that never errs away from the path.

#Clarity_of_Insight

“Then do they not reflect upon the Qur’an? If it had been from [any] other than Allah, they would have found within it much contradiction.” (An-Nisa: 82)

One single word from the Quran is enough to open a door of light…

And whoever meditates it sincerely perceives a harmony that no human being can achieve.

#Sincere_Meditation

“Then do they not reflect upon the Qur’an? If it had been from [any] other than Allah, they would have found within it much contradiction.” (An-Nisa: 82)

Truth doesn’t need to be adorned. It is enough to meditate upon it to realize that its source is divine.

A book without any contradiction… could only be from Allah.

#Light_Of_The_Quran

“Those who have believed and whose hearts are assured by the remembrance of Allah. Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah hearts are assured.” (Ar-Raad:28)

There are moments when nothing can alleviate the heart's worries…except when one remembers their Lord, then tranquility comes back as if it had been waiting for the call.

#Tranquility_Of_The_Heart

“Those who have believed and whose hearts are assured by the remembrance of Allah. Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah hearts are assured.” (Ar-Raad:28)

Peace of mind is not to be found in changing circumstances, but in the heart's relation with its Lord.

When Allah is remembered… everything that was in turmoil within calms down.

#Light_Of_Tranquility

“And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah – then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent. (At-Talaq: 3)

Provision comes from unexpected sources…

So if you truly rely on Allah, He will be sufficient for you and will give you more than you hoped for.

#Trust_In_Allah

“And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah – then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent. (At-Talaq: 3)

Whoever trusts in Allah will see doors open for them without any apparent reason.

Everything for Him is with precise measure and a decree that will come in its due time.

#Provision_And_Destiny