Is it easier to live in these times or back in our beloved prophets time?

I wouldn't know how it would feel like to live during the Prophets' times (PBUT), but I know they went through a lot of hardships back then too. I guess it was more of a peaceful lifestyle back then, because they didn't have so many issues on their plates. Whereas today, a child growing up in this generation is exposed to so many things, and most of us have to learn to be responsible for ourselves at a young age.

Depends on what kind of easier. If you mean easier to live a clean life, I say back then. Fewer distractions, fewer chances to do the wrong thing and if exactly during the Prophet (pbuh) 's time, easier to ask help and get clear answers (if you were in Arabia, of course; if you were in China...not so much).

If you mean easier just to live, now. Running water is a HUGE plus.

I would definitely say the time of the prophet. Life was very simple and pure back then.

Do you believe in purpose, fate, experience, lessons learnt, tests, etc.