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.
Thinking well, speaking well, and doing good is a
non-negotiable price if you want to have sufficient provisions when you return
to the afterlife.
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.
"And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient," (Q.S. Al-Baqarah; 155).
This life is a means of gathering provisions called
worship. Life is intended to earn the pleasure of Allah SWT.
Live your days well according to what is taught, doing
the best deeds we can and avoiding bad things as much as we are able.
But seek, through that which AllÄh has given you, the home of the Hereafter; and [yet], do not forget your share of the world. And do good as AllÄh has done good to you. And desire not corruption in the land. Indeed, AllÄh does not like corrupters." (QS Al-Qasas; 77)
AllÄh 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 AllÄh 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 AllÄh (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)
and the last one is
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, AllÄh 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