Hundred Questions - Why did we come to this world?
Why did we come to this world?
Q20 For what purpose are we created? Or, why are we sent to this world?
A20 It should be known that in creating us and sending us to this world, there is not only one purpose, but there are many purposes, of which each is important in its own place. However, among them there is one supreme purpose which comprises all worldly and religious purposes, and which is `ibadat-u ma`rifat. Here `ibadat implies all those good deeds without which a mu'min cannot attain the rank of perfection in religion and in faith; and ma`rifat or recognition also comprises all recognitions beyond which there is no other recognition.
Knowledge and deeds and `ibadat-u ma`rifat are possible only after coming to this world, and without coming to this world they are not possible. It is a fact that this world is the tillage of the hereafter. Therefore, the hereafter cannot prosper without this world. Had it been possible for the hereafter to prosper, we would never have come to this world at all. Thus, it is obvious that it was necessary for us to come to this world, therefore we are sent here.
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