Anyone who has lived for more than 40 years has
undoubtedly experienced ups and downs in life. They strive having a good life and strive to achieve happiness and success.
There are times when they are alone, contemplating what life really is, why it exists, and why there is so much sadness and injustice on this earth.
What is the purpose of all this?
I've felt happiness, but also sadness. There have been times of abundance, and there have been times of extreme hardship. I've experienced new blessings, but I've also experienced profound loss. There's been anger, but there's also been compassion.
It turns out that after this journey, I've been forced to realize that, whether I like it or not, whether I accept it or not, this is something that must be experienced in this worldly life.
It takes reason and a learning process to be able to answer life's questions. Fortunately, Allah SWT has guided His servant, so that at least until now, she has not taken the wrong path or thought.
This servant of Allah always prays for guidance and salvation until the afterlife. Amen.
In short, this servant of Allah would like to share what a human being should understand in life.
1. Humans are created beings who will one day disappear; this world is a place to plant goodness that will be reaped in the afterlife.
It takes intelligence and wisdom to accept this. Life's lessons generally lead us to this point.
Once we understand, we need to prepare our minds and hearts to accept and recognize our Creator. Then we need to learn why we were created and what the purpose of our creation is.
We may not remember, but there are several indications that there was a conversation between us and Allah SWT, the Creator of the universe, that we acknowledged that Allah is our Creator (QS Al-A'raf; 172).
There are angels who accompany us (QS Ar Ra'd: 11) and record all our deeds and words throughout our lifes (QS Qaf: 17-18). This means that everything will be accounted for, and there will be a day when we will enjoy what we have done in this world.
2. Life is a testing ground to see who is the best.
So, if you are happy, there is no need to be overjoyed, and if you are sad, there is no need to be overly sad, because everything will pass and end in time.
This life is a means of gathering provisions called worship. Life is intended to earn the pleasure of Allah SWT.
But seek, through that which Allāh has given you, the home of the Hereafter; and [yet], do not forget your share of the world. And do good as Allāh has done good to you. And desire not corruption in the land. Indeed, Allāh does not like corrupters." (QS Al-Qasas; 77)
Allāh has promised the believing men and believing women gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide eternally, and pleasant dwellings in gardens of perpetual residence; but approval from Allāh is greater. It is that which is the great attainment. (QS, At-Taubah; 72)
3. Life has rules, and these rules will impact the quality of life.
The more you obey the rules made by the creator of life, the better your quality of life will be. Who knows more about humans than their creator?
Allah SWT sent down revelations to His Messenger to convey to mankind which are called holy books.
For Muslims, the holy book is the Koran, which contains instructions for life, the distinction between truth and falsehood, information about Allah as creator, information about the creation of the heavens, the earth and its contents and The universe and also information about the afterlife.
This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allāh (QS Al-Baqarah; 2)
Living well is a broad concept, encompassing how to navigate the various phases of life, how to overcome all the problems that arise, how to interact with partners, family, children, neighbors, friends, and enemies, how to conduct business, and even how to govern.
Religion comes from the Most Holy One. Humans are given a pure nature, so religious rules will not conflict with human nature. They will not harm, let alone kill, nor will they damage, let alone destroy.
4. Humans are given a weapon of life called Prayer (Doa);
This weapon will help him overcome difficulties and protect him from all dangers. With this prayer, humans are also given the exclusive right to ask their Creator for various things.
And your Lord says, "Call upon Me; I will respond to you." Indeed, those who disdain My worship will enter Hell [rendered] contemptible. (QS Ghafir: 60)
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5. Destiny
Destiny is a predetermined provision of Allah SWT.
Which family we will be born into, who our life partner will be, what our fortune will be and when and where we will die, all of that is destiny that has been written.
As a human being who learns and believes in God's love, think well and try your best in life.
Indeed, Allāh does not wrong the people at all, but it is the people who are wronging themselves. (QS Yunus 44)
Hopefully this article is useful and we are always guided to get the blessing of Allah SWT. Amen.
AS
