What can be the Purpose of Life?

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For those of you who are not Muslim, don't you feel incomplete wandering in the world without a purpose, We have it made clear to us and blatantly defined in the Quran:
“And I (Allah) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone)” Ad Dhaariyaat 51:56

We were not created aimlessly, how could you think God would create you and leave you with no guide.

"Does man think that he will be left neglected (without purpose)?" Al Qiyamah 75:36 

“Then did you think that We created you uselessly (without a purpose) and that to Us you would not be returned?” Mu’minoon 23:115

And this is so rational because if we are creation from God then it only makes sense that our purpose should be for Him and Him alone, and if you serve people, serve them for His sake.

In the Quran:
"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. Who remember Allah while standing or sitting or [lying] on their sides and give thought to the creation of the heavens and the earth, [saying], "Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly; exalted are You [above such a thing]; then protect us from the punishment of the Fire." Ali-Imran 3:190-191

“Truly in the heart there is a void that can not be removed except with the company of Allah. And in it there is a sadness that can not be removed except with the happiness of knowing Allah and being true to Him. And in it there is an emptiness that can not be filled except with love for Him and by turning to Him and always remembering Him. And if a person were given all of the world and what is in it, it would not fill this emptiness.” — Imam Ibn al-Qayyim

“There is no happiness for the hearts, nor complete delight, except in loving Allah and drawing close to Him with whatever He loves. And it is not possible to [truly] love Him, except by turning away from all that is loved besides Him. This is the reality of laa ilaaha illAllah and it is the Religion of the close friend (khaleel) of Allah; Ibrahim ‘alayhis-salaam, as well as that of all the Prophets and Messengers.”—Shaykhul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah

Ms T to Thee · Accepted Answer

Actually it's quite liberating to be able to think for ones self.
I can't imagine ever filling my head with such circular logic and blatant nonsense, sorry.

Joe Lieb · Answer

@Chris: Do I have to add the ":D"?

Also, do you have to act like the Quran doesn't even exist? Not that I agree with either, but it is a book, and it has a title. Therefore, you should refer to it as Quran and not as "quran." Unless, of course, you don't speak English! =D

Anonymous · Answer

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Anonymous · Answer

"don't you feel incomplete wandering in the world without a purpose"

You're right, frequently I wonder to myself "How much better would my life be if I followed the incoherent ramblings of a cave-dwelling pedophile?"

Rick in the Santa hat · Answer

Whatever you make it.

The idea that we necessarily need to have some sort of purpose from a higher being is absurd.

tripageous · Answer

I don't need a book to give me purpose. I'm intelligent enough to find my own.

E P · Answer

To know God.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm sorry, I got lost in all the rambling.....what was the question again?

? · Answer

I still don't see why it NEEDS a purpose

jeherohaku · Answer

life has absolutely no purpose unless you take the time to give it one.

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