The Purpose of Creation and the Meaning of Life: The Goal of Existence According to Islam

According to Islamic belief, human beings are the most superior creatures created by Allah. The fundamental purpose of human creation is not merely to live for one's own desires, but also to work for the benefit of humanity, enjoin good, and forbid evil. In this context, worldly life is seen as a testing ground and simultaneously a realm of action. In the Quran, Surah Al-i Imran, verse 110 emphasizes that believers are the best community and were created for the purpose of doing good for humanity. According to this divine message, humans are expected to shape their actions in accordance with the consent of Allah.

The text in question highlights that worldly life is a temporary test and that the true essence lies in the belief in the afterlife. Referencing Quranic verses, it is stated that humans were not created in vain; on the contrary, they have a specific purpose of creation. Forgetting this purpose of creation is shown as the root cause of unrest, wars, and moral collapse occurring in societies and across the world. People forgetting their Creator by becoming absorbed in their daily hustle and bustle is criticized as an element of arrogance that leads to the deterioration of social peace and justice.

The article elaborates on the belief that Allah is closer to humans than their jugular vein and sees all their actions. Despite this, people's continuation of committing evil is associated with the weakening of the belief in justice and the Day of Judgment in their inner worlds. Through the philosophy "Whoever knows himself knows his Lord" found in hadiths, it is emphasized that a person must experience a reckoning with their own essence and limitations. It is stated that those living in heedlessness and caring for nothing but their worldly interests in their hearts have actually forgotten their true selves.

The destructiveness of arrogance and worldly ambitions is explained through the example of Iblis (Satan) rebelling against Allah's command due to pride. Satan's refusal to prostrate to Hz. Adem, claiming that he was created from fire, destroyed all the good deeds he possessed. In this framework, it is exposed that today's powerful individuals and authorities also oppress the innocent and the weak by falling into similar arrogance. It is warned that those who forget the Creator and place false idols (money, power, status) in their hearts act hypocritically, even if they appear religious, and they will be held accountable to Allah for this.

In conclusion, it is stated that every individual must rediscover themselves and turn away from their mistakes, because the fundamental building blocks of societies are individuals. It is emphasized that the rise or fall of a nation is directly tied to the faith, morality, and intentions of the individuals comprising that society. It is recommended that believers establish the consent of Allah and eternal paradise life as their ultimate goal, beyond worldly gains. It offers the hope that when one proceeds with sincerity and truthfulness, the blessings of both this world and the hereafter can be attained.