Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Do You Know? : The Ten Nullifiers of Islam
Many Muslims are under the misconception that kufr (disbelief) occurs only when someone denies or rejects Islam totally or it's components. But this is a false understanding.
Disbelief is not just restricted to denial. Disbelief occurs due to denial when someone denies Allaah or rejects the Messenger. Or if someone rejects something that is known from the Religion by necessity, he also commits disbelief.
Disbelief can also occur due to an action, as is the case when someone prostrates to an idol, even if he doesn’t believe in it. If someone tramples over the mus-haf with his feet whilst doing so intentionally, he commits disbelief. Or if he stains the mus-haf with impurities or with urine intentionally, he commits disbelief.
Likewise, disbelief may occur through speech. For example, if someone reviles Allah or reviles the Messenger or curses the Religion of Islaam or mocks and ridicules Allaah and His Messneger, he commits disbelief based on such speech.
Disbelief also may occur due to doubt. If someone has doubt in Allaah or about His angels or he doubts the revealed Books or Messengers or he has doubts about Paradise and the Hellfire. For example, he says: “I don’t know if there is a Paradise or not” or “…if there is a Hellfire or not?” He commits disbelief due to this doubt and uncertainty.
Disbelief may also occur due to abandonment, say for example if someone turns away from the Religion, not learning it or worshipping Allaah. Or he abandons certain obligations of Islam, such as the Prayer, or Zakaat etc.. He commits disbelief due to this abandonment.
The things that negate and nullify one’s Islaam are many. In fact, it's plain delusion to assume that just because you uttered "laa ilaaha ill allaah" once in your lifetime, you're a permanent and guaranteed believer. Allaah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) and His Messenger (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) warned that there are ways that lead to Shirk, Kufr and rejection of Faith.
And it is for this reason, Muslim scholars from every madhhab – the Hanbalees, the Shaafi’ees, the Maalikees and the Hanafees – all of them made it mandatory to include chapters in their books on Fiqh solely devoted to this subject.
The Muslim must learn Tawheed and what opposes it, so that he does not indulge in practices and concepts that contradict the essence of Islaam. And the most dangerous and widely existing ways that breach Tawheed are the following Ten.
These are the ten nullifiers of Islam that are unanimously agreed upon by the scholars of Islam, past and present. There is no doubt about this as these are the most significant and oft occurring of the nullifiers.
First: Shirk (associating partners) in the worship of Allaah.
Second: Setting up intermediaries between a person and Allaah, calling unto them and asking intercession from them, and seeking reliance in them, has committed disbelief according to the unanimous agreement (Ijmaa’).
Third: Believing that the Mushrikeen are not disbelievers, or has doubts about their disbelief or considers their ways and beliefs to be correct, has committed disbelief.
Fourth: The belief that guidance by someone other than the Prophet Muhammad (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) is better or that ruling by other than the rule of Muhammad (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) is better
Fifth: Hating any command or anything of the Prophet's (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) Message despite practicing it.
Sixth: Mocking or ridiculing any part of Islam. the Messenger’s Religion or its rewards or punishments has committed an act of disbelief.
Seventh: Involvement in Sorcery i.e. accepting and believing in the words of sorcerers, fortune-tellers, astrologers etc..
Eighth: Supporting and assisting the mushrikeen against the Muslims.
Ninth: Believing that it is permitted for some people to be free of (implementing) the Sharee’ah (revealed laws) of Muhammad (i.e. Islaam),
Tenth: Turning away from Allaah’s Religion, not learning it or implementing it.
NOTE : Finally, it must be pointed out that there is no difference (in accountability) between the one who seriously commits any of the above acts or the one who claims to be just "joking", "playing" or "mocking"!
The only exception is when someone commits any of these acts under compulsion; even then his heart must be filled with faith and Tawheed of Allaah.
*** NOTE : Another very important thing is the issue of declaring someone a Kaafir. This is a very grave and serious matter in Islam and it is not left for the common Muslims or heads of random groups or the like to decide.
It is to be left to the reliable scholars firmly grounded in knowledge, those who follow the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah in the context of the Salaf’s way of understanding the Deen. They are the ones who can advise or pass rulings on immense issues such as this, not the innovators and the politically and emotionally driven ones.
The common Muslims should refrain and hold themselves from making sweeping takfeer (declaring someone a kaafir) on a particular person or group of people. We must fear Allaah in this matter which had caused and is still causing deviation in the Ummah at large.
We seek refuge in Allaah from such deeds and we ask Him to make the truth clear to us all.
Reference :
- " Sharh Nawaaqid-ul-Islaam" (Explanation of the Nullifiers of Islam) by Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez Ar-Raajihee, in which he explains the small treatise of Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdil-Wahhaab “Nawaaqid-ul-Islaam” (The Nullifiers of Islaam).
- Avoid Ten Ways That Nullify Islam by Dr. Saleh as-Saleh, based upon the Classification of Shaykh Muhammad At-Tameemi
Do You Know? : The Four Sacred Months
A part of our belief and known to every Muslim is that Allaah عز و جل has chosen certain individuals, certain objects, things, occasions, etc... over others to show us their elevated status and significance over the rest of its brethren.
In this regard, Allaah عز و جل has chosen some of His creation above others. He chose Messengers from Angels and from men. He also chose His Speech above all speech, the Masajid above other areas of the earth, Ramadan and the Sacred Months above all months, Friday above the other days and Laylatul-Qadr (The Night of Decree) above all nights.
So what exactly is special about these months? Why are they "sacred"?
Sin in these four months is WORSE than sin in other months.
Ali bin Abi Talhah narrated that Ibn `Abbas رضي الله عنه said, Allaah's statement,
(Verily, the number of months with Allah...), is connected to (so wrong not yourselves therein), "In all (twelve) months. Allaah then chose four out of these months and made them sacred, emphasizing their sanctity, making sinning in them greater, in addition to, multiplying rewards of righteous deeds during them.''
This is why these months are sacred. And with the beginning of the new hijri year, we have entered into the first of these four sacred months i.e. Muharram.
We ask Allaah to make us among those who revere the sanctity of this month and take extra precaution to safeguard ourselves from falling into sin during this blessed month. Ameen.
Reference: Tafsir ibn Kathir - #09 Surah At-Taubah (The Repentance)
Do You Know? : The Three Duas of Sulaiman عليه السلام
When you read about the lives of the Prophets sent throughout the history of mankind, you witness the startling contrast between all of them. You see that they came from all walks of life. Some were slaves, some were simple commoners, some had wealth, authority and nobility while yet others were royalty and ruled vast kingdoms.
And each of their stories brings you a fascinating and emphatic description of Allaah's Power, Knowledge and Wisdom.
Sulayman عليه السلام was a Prophet, and the son of a Prophet. Born a Prince into wealth and luxury, he inherited both the Prophethood and Kingdom from his father, Dawud عليه السلام.
He was a King who literally ruled over every soul on earth, of men as well as of jinn, and of animals whether on land or air. All of this was given to him, because he asked it from Allaah.
"O Lord! Forgive me and grant me a kingdom which will not be given to anyone after me." (Surah Saad - 38:35)
There are many narrations where our Prophet refrained from punishing evil jinn out of respect for his brother Sulaiman and this particular duaa.
Allaah subjugated the jinn for Sulaiman, and they worked for him, making for him whatever he desired.
Allaah subjugated the wind for Sulaiman, and it blew by his order wherever he desired. He had a rug fitted with wood and he travelled on it with the wind blowing it to wherever he wanted to go, at whatever speed he wanted.
He was the only Prophet of Allaah for whom Allaah subjugated the world, giving free reign. He was given an open hand to spend whatever he wanted and wherever he wanted, and to withhold from whom he wanted and wherever he wanted and whatever he wanted. No account will be asked from him on the Day of Resurrection.
This is the case regarding a king Prophet, in contrast to a slave Prophet, who is not allowed to give anything except after he had been granted permission from Allah.
Our Prophet was given the choice of these two ranks, but he preferred to be a slave Prophet rather than a king Prophet. However, the rule and kingdom have been established for his Ummah after him, which will remain till the Day of Judgement.
Do You Know? : The Seven Companions with the Most Narrations
In the Science of Hadith, particularly in the study of the chain of hadith narrators, the bulk of the chains stops at Seven Companions, who each transmitted over a thousand sayings of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. Anyone else narrated less than this number.
It is said that that none from this Ummah was blessed with a memory as strong as Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه. Throughout his life, he could always recall each hadith with precise accuracy, complete with the words and the circumstances regarding it, without any discrepancies whatsoever.
Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه narrates:
People say that Abu Hurayrah narrates so many ahadith from Allaah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم whereas Allaah is the Reckoner, and they say: How is it with Muhajirs and the Ansar that they do not narrate ahadith like him (like Abu Hurayrah)?
Abu Hurayrah said: I tell you that my brothers from Ansar remained busy with their lands and my brothers from Muhajirs were busy in transactions in the baazaars, but I always kept myself attached to Allaah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم with bare subsistence. I remained present (in the company of the Prophet), whereas they had been absent. I retained in my mind (what the Prophet said), whereas they forgot it.
One day Allaah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم said: He who amongst you spreads the cloth and listens to my talk and would then press it against his chest would never forget anything heard from me. So I spread my mantle and when he had concluded his talk I then pressed it against my chest and so I never forgot after that day anything that he (the Prophet) said.
And if these two verses would not have been revealed in the Book I would have never transmitted anything (to anybody): "Those who conceal the clear evidence and the guidance that We revealed…." (Surah al-Baqarah : 159-160)
[Sahih Muslim : Book #31 : Hadith #6085]
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Do You Know? : The Three Who Spoke in the Cradle
On the authority of Abu Hurayrah - may Allaah be pleased with him - who said that the Prophet - صلى الله عليه وسلم - said:
“None spoke in the cradle except three:
1. ‘Eesa the son of Maryam,
2. Jurayj’s companion; Jurayj was a man of worship, he had a place of worship and while he was in it, his mother came in and called upon him. He said to himself; ‘My Lord, my mother or my prayer?’ So he continued praying and she left. The next day she also came and called upon him while he was in prayer, he said to himself; ‘My Lord, my mother or my prayer?’ So he continued praying and again she left. The following day she came again and called upon him while he was in prayer, he said to himself; ‘My Lord, my mother or my prayer?’ So he continued praying.
She said: ‘O Allaah, do not allow him to die until he sees the faces of prostitutes.’
The Children of Israel knew of Jurayj and his worship. There was a very beautiful prostitute who offered to seduce him. She attempted to do so but he did not pay her any attention to her. She then approached a herdsman who used to seek refuge in his place of worship, she offered herself to him and he slept with her. She became pregnant, and when she gave birth she claimed that it was the child of Jurayj. They went to him, invoked curses over him, destroyed his place of worship and attacked him.
He said: ’Why are you doing this?’
They responded: ‘You fornicated with this woman and she bore you a child.’
He said: ‘Where is the child?’
So they brought him the child.
He said: ‘Leave me until I pray.’
When he finished praying he came to the boy and poked him in his stomach. He said: ‘O child, who is your father?’
The baby boy responded: ‘So and so the herdsman.’
So the people turned to Jurayj, kissing him and asking him for forgiveness. They offered to rebuild his place of worship in gold, but he refused and asked them to rebuild it from mud just as it was before, and so they did.
3. There was also a baby who was being breast fed by his mother when a rider in fine garments passed by on an agile animal.
His mother said: ‘O Allaah, make my child like him.’
The baby stopped suckling and looked at him, he said: ‘O Allaah, do not make me like him.’
He then continued suckling…”
Abu Hurayrah - May Allaah be pleased with him - said: ‘It is as if I can see Messenger of Allaah - صلى الله عليه وسلم - right now, as he is illustrating the scene of the baby’s suckling with his forefinger in his mouth.’
He continued: "They passed by a slave girl who was being beaten by people who were accusing her of committing fornication and theft.'
She was saying: `Sufficient is Allaah is for me, and the best of Guardians He is’
The mother said: `O Allaah, do not make my child like her.'
Again the baby stopped suckling, looked at her and said: ‘O Allaah! Make me like her.'
At this point they spoke to each other, the mother said: `A good looking man passed by and I asked Allaah to make my child like him, you asked Allaah not make you like him. We passed by this slave girl while she was being beaten and being accused of fornication and theft, I asked Allaah not to make my child like her, and you asked Allaah to make you like her.'
The child said: `That man was a tyrant, so I asked Allaah not to make me like him. They were accusing the girl of fornication, while she did not commit it, and they were accusing her of theft, while she did not steal, so I asked Allaah to make me like her"
[Collected by both al Bukhaaree and Muslim.]
Do You Know? : The Six Books of Hadith
The knowledge of the Sunnah has reached us via means of the hadith of the Messenger of Allaah صلى الله عليه وسلم.
The hadith refers to a combination of a text and a chain of narration (isnaad) beginning from the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and ending at the scholar who recorded that hadith. There are a number of conditions that the hadith must meet based upon which it is divided into two broad categories saheeh (authentic) and da’eef (weak).
The authentic hadith is that hadith from which beliefs and legislation can be derived. The weak hadith does not allow us to derive beliefs or legislation from it.
The Al-Kutub as-Sittah (The Six Books of Hadith) are the fundamental six books which consists of the Ahadeeth of Ahkam (law, value, ordinance or ruling of Shari'ah)
Aside from this six, there are number of smaller hadith collections compiled by various scholars, such as Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Muwataaa Maalik, Sahih ibn Hibban etc… but these do not form the basis of the deen.
The most authentic book after the Book of Allah is Sahih Al-Bukhaari, and the two most authentic books are Sahih Al-Bukhaari and Sahih Muslim.
Do You Know? : The Levels of the Deen
The Connection Between Eemaan, Islaam and Ihsaan
The mention of "Islaam", "Eemaan" and "Ihsaan" has come in the hadeeth of Jibreel, when he came to the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) and asked him about these three affairs, and so replied that;
Islaam is fulfilling the outward actions, the testification that none has the right to be worshipped except Allaah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allaah, to establish the prayer, give the zakaah, fast in Ramadan and perform pilgrimage to the House.
With respect to Eemaan he explained it with the unseen internal, inward affairs, such as belief in Allaah, His Angels, Books and Messengers, the Last Day and al-qadar (Divine Decree), both its good and its evil.
And regarding Ihsaan he said that it is to be mindful of Allaah in secret and in public, saying, "That you worship Allaah as if you see Him and though you see Him not, He certainly sees you."
So when these three are mentioned together (such as in this hadeeth), they all have their own specific meanings (as explained above), thus by Islaam, the outward (observable) actions are meant, and by Eemaan the unseen, inward affairs are meant (that which is in the heart), and by Ihsaan, the highest rank in religion is meant.
And when Islaam is mentioned alone, Eemaan enters into it, and when Eemaan is mentioned alone, Islaam enters into it, and when Ihsaan is mentioned alone, bothIslaam and Eemaan enter into it.
Friday, September 13, 2024
Do You Know? : The Five Women Honored Above All Others
In the billions of Allah's creation, there were many men who attained perfection, but out of the women, none reached that stage except four.
The word “perfection” is used to describe something that is the best, the ultimate in its class.
What is meant here is that they achieved the highest degree of virtue, righteousness and taqwaa. These women were Siddeeqahs [siddeeq: one who speaks or testifies to the truth] and Waliyyahs (close friends of Allaah) from among the awliyaa’ of Allaah.
Maryam Bint Imraan:
The mother of Eesa عليه السلام and the highest and best of them. She was chosen from all the women of the worlds and is the highest in rank of the women in Jannah. Allah tells us about her exceptional status in many chapters of the Qur'an.
Aasiya Bint Muzahim:
The wife of Firawn and the adoptive mother of Moosa عليه السلام. Though the story of Moosa عليه السلام is the most detailed in the Qur'an, not much is known about the mother who raised him, since neither Allah nor His Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم went into much detail her. What is known is that she chose torture and death and the Hereafter over a life of luxury and royal privilege in this world.
Khadijah Bint Khuwaylid:
The first wife of the Last Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم and the best woman of this Ummah. Her exceptional status comes from her unquestioning and unwavering belief in the Message that was revealed to her husband, and she was the pillar that supported him and gave him strength through the worst of the trials. Her virtue is such that Allah sent his Salaam through Jibreel عليه السلام to her and informed her of her place in Jannah.
Fatimah Bint Muhammad:
The youngest daughter of the Last Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم and the Leader of the Women in Jannah, second only to Maryam Bint Imran.
Aisha Bint Abi Bakr:
The most beloved of creatures to the Last Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم and the woman who was defended by Allah Himself, from above the seven heavens, when her virtue was slandered. She was the most knowledgeable of the women of this Ummah and the leaders and rank and file of the Ummah alike benefited from her.
NOTE: She is not included amongst the women who attained completion of faith, but in the same hadith, the Prophet distinguished her virtue and superiority from amongst the women of this Ummah.
The scholars explained the Prophet's statement; meaning the meat in any dish is more virtuous than its stew… and what is meant by its virtue is its benefit, being satisfied by it, the ease of digesting it, its delicious taste, and the ease a person finds in eating what he needs of it quickly and so on, so it is better than all the stew, and all other types of food. Aisha has excess virtue when compared to other women just as meat has excess virtue when compared to stew.
Reference:
- Tafsir ibn Kathir - Surah at-Tahrim
- Subul as-Salaam.com
Do You Know? : The Three Fundamental Principles
When the son of Adam dies and he is placed in the grave, the two angels Munkar and Nakeer come to him and asks him about what he used to believe in this world.
Their three questions, which are known as "the three questions of the grave" are :
1. Who is your Lord?
2. What is your Religion?
3. Who is your Prophet? .
As such, it is obligatory that every Muslim man and woman have a firm, if not basic understanding of these three questions as the foundation of his/her aqeedah.
• The First is Knowledge of Allah :
It is obligatory upon every Muslim, male or female, to know their Lord by His Essence, His Names and Attributes, His Actions and that,
“There is nothing like unto Him. And He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing.”
[Surah Ash-Shooraa 42:11]
The servant must know that Allaah سبحانه و تعالى is his Creator (khaaliq), Sustainer (raaziq) and the controller of his affair. Rather, He controls the entire universe.
He is deserving of that, because He is to be worshiped alone without any associate. And every act of worship that is directed to other than Him is a nullified act of worship.
And the servant must believe that He has Beautiful Names and Lofty Attributes which have come in the Book of Allaah and in the Sunnah of His Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم.
What every Muslim must know and believe about Allah سبحانه و تعالى forms the basis of Tawheed.
• The Second is Knowledge of the Religion of Islam with It's Evidences :
This is a wide topic, because the Religion of Islaam comprises everything that Allaah ordained for the world of mankind and the world of Jinn from the duties, obligations, prohibitions and other than that from the Shari’ah.
Due to this, Allaah said concerning His Right,
“Verily, the Religion with Allaah is Islaam.” [Soorah Aali-’Imraan 3:19]
This knowledge does not mean that the average Muslim must have in-depth knowledge of the various Shari'ah and Fiqh rulings. No, what is meant here is that the average Muslim must have knowledge about the basic matters of Islam as it relates to him.
He must know what is Tawheed and its categories. He must know what Islam means and its pillars. He must know what is Eeman and its pillars. And he must know the evidences for them. He must know the conditions and nullifiers for the various acts of worship such as prayer, fasting etc... and how to perform them correctly. And etc...
Therefore, the Muslim must know his religion. It is not sufficient to be a Muslim in just name only.
• The Third is Knowledge of the Prophet :
From the obligations from which no one is excused from being ignorant of is knowledge of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and knowledge of what the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم came with.
It is not sufficient for the Muslim, male or female, that everyone from amongst them says, ‘I know about the Messenger of Allaah, and he is Muhammad Ibn ’Abdullaah.’ This is not sufficient.
One must know that he was sent by Allaah and that Allaah revealed a Book to him and commanded him to call to and explain this Book to the whole of mankind and jinn.
So due to this, knowledge of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم means that the Muslim must know him as a person; who he was, where he came from and how he lived his life i.e. have a basic understanding of his Seerah (biography), the Book he came with, and the Sunnah that he taught.
All Praise and Thanks is due to Allah Alone, the Lord of the Worlds and may He forgive us our sins and make us among His sincere believers.
May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and his Companions.
Ameen.
Reference :
- The Three Fundamental Principles (Usool ath-Thalaathah) - by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab (may Allah have mercy on him)
- Explanation of the Three Fundamental Principles (Sharh Usool ath-Thalaathah) by Shaykh Zayd ibn Haadee al-Madhkhali (may Allah preserve him)
Do You Know? : The Messengers of Strong Will
The Anbiya (Prophets) were the chosen from mankind and sent to guide humanity. They are distinct from the Rusul (Messengers) in that they did not bring any new Shari'ah (Divine Law), but revived and followed the existing Shari'ah of a previous Messenger.
The Messengers are the chosen from amongst the Prophets and Allah sent them with a Shari'ah for their nations. Every Messenger is a Prophet, but not every Prophet is a Messenger.
Some Messengers were preferred over others concerning the Books revealed to them, the legislations they were given and the size of their nations.
From all the Messengers sent throughout history, the Qur'an distinguishes five of them and calls them the Uloo'l Azmi minar Rusul ; Messengers who displayed unparalleled strength of will and perseverance in the task they were assigned with. [Surah al-Ahqaf -46:35]
The first and the best of them is Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم, the seal of the Prophets and the only Prophet sent for all of mankind and jinn. He is the most honored of all of Allah's creation.
Second is Ibraheem عليه السلام, the one whom Allah called his Khalil (Intimate Friend). He was the ultimate example of unquestioning obedience and as such, Allah honored him by appointing him as the Imam of mankind for true guidance. Every Book that was revealed by Allah upon any Prophet after Ibraheem was from his progeny.
Third is Musa عليه السلام, the one whom Allah spoke directly to without any intermediaries. He is also the Messenger mentioned the most in the Qur'an and though his Ummah is the second largest after the Ummah of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم, the Children of Israel were an ungrateful, disobedient and cowardly lot who were punished by Allah.
Note: It is not completely clear who has the more virtue between Eesa and Nuh.
Eesa عليه السلام, the one whose birth was a sign of the Omnipotence of Allah; that He creates what He wants without the phenomenon of cause and effect. He was the last Prophet of the Children of Israel. When the Jews persecuted and tried to kill him, Allah raised him body and soul upto the heavens and he will descend during the End of Times.
Nuh عليه السلام, the first Messenger sent to mankind and the one who spent the longest in calling his people to Tawheed. Nuh spent 950 years calling his people to guidance before he finally made du'a to Allah to save him and the believers from the evildoers. Allah answered his supplication and destroyed his nation by sending the Flood.
[Reference : Stories of the Prophets by Ibn Kathir]
Do You Know? : The Purpose of Creation
Why are we here?
What is the purpose of all this i.e. this world, this universe, this life, this existence?
Why was it created?
Why were WE created?
What is the wisdom behind the creation of mankind? What is the goal? What is the conclusion it will reach?
Rather philosophical questions you might think, but actually, this is the very first question Islam orders us to ask. The very first thing mankind must become aware of.
Common sense right? If we don't know the reason for our existence, then well, we'll pretty much wander through life aimlessly, going neither here nor there.
Therefore, the very first obligation upon us is to have recognition of the purpose for which Allaah created us.
Allaah says in the Qur'an:
أَفَحَسِبْتُمْ أَنَّمَا خَلَقْنَاكُمْ عَبَثًا وَأَنَّكُمْ إِلَيْنَا لَاتُرْجَعُونَ
"Did you think that We had created you in play (without any purpose), and that you would not be brought back to Us?" (Surah al-Mu'minoon - 23:115)
And
وَمَا خَلَقْنَا السَّمَاءَ وَالْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا لَاعِبِينَ
We created not the heavens and the earth and all that is between them for a (mere) play.
(Surah al-Anbiya - 21:16)
So He tells us that there is a reason. A purpose for which we were created. That all of this, us and everything around us, was not created frivolously.
So what IS the purpose for our creation?
وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ
And I (Allah) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone).
(Surah adh-Dhaariyaat - 51:56)
And that right there is the answer.
Worship is the wisdom behind our creation.
Allaah, the Most High, created the heavens, He created the earth, He created this life, the next life, Paradise, the Fire, all of these were created for worship.
For worship, Allaah sent the Messengers, He sent the Books, He clarified what is halal (permissible), and He clarified what is haram (forbidden).
He informed His slaves that they will leave this life and go to another place. And He ordered them with certain things and prohibited them from certain things. And He tested them with desires and temptations that go against what He has ordered.
He created life and He created Death, all so that He may test which one of us is best in deeds.
ۚالَّذِي خَلَقَ الْمَوْتَ وَالْحَيَاةَ لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ أَيُّكُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا
وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْغَفُورُ
Who has created death and life that He may test you which of you is best in deed.
And He is the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving.
(Surah al-Mulk - 67:02)
Worship.
All of the slaves of Allaah were created for worship.
And that is the purpose of our existence.
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