Fate of the Disobedient (Fasiqs) in This World and the Hereafter
The Consequences of Fisq and the Fate of the Disobedient As we learned in previous lessons, along our journey toward fulfilling the purpose of creation, God has placed mirrors which help us discern the correctness of our path. One of these mirrors is verse twenty-four of Surah At-Tawbah, which states that if we do not […]
What Do Faith and Deviation from the Normal Path Mean?
The Difference Between Faith and Deviation from the Normal Path (Fisq) Lies in the Prioritization of Beloved Ones What do we know about faith and deviation from the normal path in life? Are we currently on the path of faith or deviation? How important is this matter? We constantly make choices in life, and our […]
Why Does God Mention Worship as the Purpose of Human Creation?
The Purpose of Human Creation in the Quran and the True Meaning of Worship In the Quran, God states that the purpose of human creation is worship, saying: “And I did not create the jinn and humankind except to worship Me” [1]. Upon hearing this verse, the first question that arises is, does God need […]
The Center of Creation | The Human and Other Beings
Human Being as the Center of Creation and the Most Significant Creation of God In previous lessons, we established that the purpose of world’s creation was to prepare for human beings’s presence, with all other beings created to serve human beings and fulfill their needs. In essence, humanity is the center of the entire universe. […]
The Result of Setting Priorities | How to Fulfill the Purpose of Creation?
How Do We Reach the Purpose of Our Creation Through Setting Priorities? Everything in this world, whether intentionally or unintentionally, moves toward a goal or an outcome. This goal may be consciously set or may result from certain decisions or choices. As we mentioned in previous lessons, the creation of humans is not in vain; […]
Why Religion? Which Dimension of Our Being Does Religion Address?
Why Religion? Why Must We Limit Ourselves with Its Laws? If we are unaware of our existential structure, this question definitely arises for us: What is our relationship with religion? Why religion matters? Why does not God leave us free? If we are beings with free will, then what is the philosophy behind these cumbersome […]
What Is Religion? Why Is Islam Considered as the Religion of Truth?
What Is Religion, and How Does the Religion of Truth Differ from Other Faiths? We all have encountered the word religion at least once in our lives, yet few can provide a precise and accurate definition of the true religion. Some of us view religion as a traditional set of customs inherited from our ancestors; […]
Why Do We Need a Role Model to Achieve the Purpose of Creation?
What Is the Necessity of Having a Role Model to Achieve Similarity? Throughout our lives, we define various goals for ourselves and naturally strive to achieve them through specific methods and role models. However, our most important duty in life is to achieve the purpose of our creation. In fact, even if we fulfill all […]
Disease of the Soul and Spirit | Why and How Does Our Soul Get Sick?
Disease of the Soul and Spirit: What Is Their Relevance to the Heart? In a universe governed by mathematical principles, there must be a precise definition for disease. Since disease is understood as the absence of health, we need a clear definition of health to understand disease. The mathematics that governs the universe also applies […]
Types of Sin in the Quran | al-Ithm, al-Dhanb, and al-Ma’siya
What Are the Types of Sin Mentioned in the Quran, and What Terminology Does Allah Use to Describe Them? Most of us, in our pursuit of personal and spiritual growth, aim to cultivate virtues. However, understanding what can nullify our good deeds is even more critical than simply striving for rewards. Without identifying the obstacles […]