2 .Importance of Religion in Human Life
2 .Importance of Religion in Human Life
2 .Importance of Religion in Human Life
1. A Meaningful Existence
Religion provides a purpose for human existence. Purpose of creation even helps to
explain issues that are related to the Afterlife, such as what will become of us when we
die. In other words, the goal of creation is the goal of life.
There are several verses in the Quran that outline very clearly why God created the
universe and humankind The absence of a purpose leads to alienation, indulgence in
frivolous pursuits.. And I created not the Jinn and mankind except that they should
worship Me (51:56) Holy Quran
Thus Allah provides strength to the believers in their times of hardship and lead them
towards peace and serenity.
From the time of revelation of Islam, it has emphasized the importance of earning
Halaal (honest) livelihood. The practices of bribes,interest, exploitation and corruption
lead to accumulation of wealth in a particular section of society. Poverty increases and
proves to be a burden on the state. Islam vehemently prohibits such practices. Allah
promises blessings on those who earn an honest livelihood a prophetic tradition says:
Read in the name of thy Lord who taught by the pen: [He] taught the human being
what he did not know.” The wisdom obtained from the Holy Quran is immense and
infinite and shall continue to amaze till the end of time.
Conclusion:
In summation, Islam is the path of righteousness which leads to salvation of human
beings. One who follows Islam lives a moderate, blissful and happy life. He is
protected from the evils of the world and his soul becomes enlightened. On a larger
scale religion collates the social,political and economic system into a single whole
leading to the formation a prosperous welfare state.
“It is a shining light that penetrates one’s thoughts, feelings and will, thus turning a
person from a creature of no value into a creature with a mission and a goal from
an animal, into an angelic person.”
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