Why Am I Here?

 
  • 1. WHY WAS I BROUGHT INTO THIS WORLD?
  • Life’s grand purpose: وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلاّ لِيَعْبُدُونِ (And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.) [51:56]
  • To raise the level of character by instilling noble principles and positive values.
  • Placed on earth to lead - responsibly.
  • To be a motivator, etc.
  • Find an area to improve yourself.

 

  • 2. WHY IS MY LIFE IN THE STATE IT IS IN TODAY?
  • We are hiding too much behind a mask.
  • Have to love ourselves even if people around you can't accept you for who you are.
  • Doesn't mean you need to be perfect to love yourself.
  • Not everyone deserves to hear your problems or success.
  • Life is like a wheel, you'll have ups and downs.
  • You'll be at the top for long if you show appreciation.
  • When enjoying success (momentary and occasional), think “what did I do to deserve this?” (People rarely think about this to themselves).
  • But those experiencing setbacks and challenges, will be asking the same question with a tinge of anger and frustration.

 

  • 3. WHY AM I GIVEN THIS CHALLENGING LIFE? WHY AM I BEING TESTED WITH MY CURRENT PROBLEMS?
  • We have seen or know of others have been given a better and easier life (comparison to others).
  • You feel that you are handed an unfair disadvantages in the beginning of your life (negativity in childhood, parents, family).
  • Feel grateful and mean it when you say Alhamdulillah, etc. Not just lip service.
  • You were given this life because you were strong enough to handle it.

  • لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا ۚ لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا اكْتَسَبَتْ ۗ رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِنْ نَسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِنْ قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ ۖ وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا ۚ أَنْتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانْصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ

    Allah does not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity. It will have [the consequence of] what [good] it has gained, and it will bear [the consequence of] what [evil] it has earned. “Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people.” [2:286]
  • Its like growing muscles: just that this is spiritually. More experiences to gain more strength for the future.
  • Is every problem and pain we’re having to endure now caused by our own actions? / “karma” in Islam?
  • What can we reflect on each time we’re surprised by a sudden hardship?
  • Deal with your problems now and hope it’s to wash off your sins and have a better journey in the hereafter.
  • Allah is molding us into a person we are supposed to be.
  • Yes, you just can't forget stuffs. All we can is seek forgiveness and forgive others.
  • We are all work in progress.

 

  • I AM HERE:
  • To worship God.
  • To protect his earth as His khalifah.
  • To raise the level of our akhlak.
  • To help, motivate, guide others who are in need.
  • to groomed for growth.
  • Because I am loved by my Creator.
  • To reflect on my actions thus far and look for ways to improve and avoid making the same mistakes.
  • Light is like hope. To continue to achieve something when we see the light. Keep looking for the light.
  • Strive and improve.

 

It’s gonna get harder before its gonna get better

24 Mar 18 @ Suntec Convention Room 330

 
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