"A life with no purpose is not a life, for it is undirected." –Unknown
To you,
Purpose of Our Creation:
Purpose of Our Creation:
Adh-Dhariyat, 56
"And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me."
What is Ibada?
"Ibada" is a noun from the Arabic root "عَبَدَ", directly translates to "worship: (v)". And "عَبْد- Abd" is a related word that translates to "Slave: (n)".
In Arabic language, the noun "Abd" is used to describe a person who shows utter obedience and submission. (Usually related to a "God" or a master)
Islam prohibited slavery and any sort of worshiping-related obedience that is dedicated to idols " "أصَنَامْ or masters.
Islam states that: "Allah is the only God. Therefore, he's the only one worth worshiping".
The Beauty of Ibada:
When a Muslim's intention is directed to serve and worship Allah (which is a condition of Ibada), wonders are done. For example, salah (prayer) prevents vice, and zakāt (alms) purifies one's soul.
Al-`Ankabut, 45
"Recite, [O Muhammad], what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater. And Allah knows that which you do."
At-Tawbah, 103
"Take, [O, Muhammad], from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase, and invoke [ Allah 's blessings] upon them. Indeed, your invocations are reassurance for them. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing."
On contrary what what some people think, the five pillars of Islam do not resemble the whole continuous process of worshiping Allah.
Ibn Taymiyyah says in (Al-Uboodiyyah- Subjection to God):
Balance?
Islam
taught us that you don't have to adopt the monasticism theory to be religious.
The key is to find that balance between your dunya and long-lasting
akhira. And that's by remembrance of
Allah, and dedicating your physical and psychological energies towards
worshiping him. That is known as "Ihsan".
We All know the five pillars of Islam
And we know the six articles of faith
According to Omar, radiyallahu anhu:
Ihsan is what completes the whole package. It's what leads to that balance, where you don't lose dunya or akhira.
"Ihsan" comes from the Arabic root "حَسُنَ" and "حَسَّنَ" which means "perfect: (v)". So Ihsan means the perfection of your "Iman" and your "Ibada".
True, However a Muslim should always want to top their own good deeds.
If you feel like your prayer is lacking something and you want to improve it, that's Ihsan.
If you want to to apply for a better job so you can support your family and yourself, that's Ihsan.
If you want to get married to preserve your virtue, that's Ihsan.
If you want to build your community and uplift your country, that's Ihsan.
If you want to embrace hijab and struggling, that's Ihsan.
You see, Deen and dunya are not the opposite of each other. Deen is literally connected to dunya, not akhira. Allah created deen to discipline us in dunya, so we could enjoy it with the limits of halal.
How to create that balance?
Commitment is never easy, but remember: Hardworking combined with intention is what matters to Allah, and that's how you're "evaluated" on judgement day.
- Keep reminding yourself that you want all your actions to be directed towards pleasing and worshiping Allah.
- Environment does matter, so surround yourself with items or/and people that remind you of Allah.
- Lastly, have faith in this hadith qudsi:
This is a truly beautiful blog Omnia, May Allah bless you :)
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