The Life's Ultimate Purpose

True or False?

The Qur’an conveys that living a morally upright life and performing good deeds is solely intended for personal gratification and recognition in this life, rather than as preparation for life after death.

• True

• False

True/False:

The Qur'an suggests that the Hereafter is the ultimate destination and encourages believers to focus on eternal life rather than just worldly gains.

• True

• False

Which of the following quotes emphasizes that the creation of the heavens and the earth is not without purpose?

• "The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost."

• • "Surely in the creation of the heavens and the earth... there are Signs for the possessors of understanding."

• • "The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better."

• "And whoever desires the reward of this world, We give him of it; and whoever desires the reward of the Hereafter, We give him of it."

According to the Qur'an, "And I have not created the jinn and the mankind but that they should (a)   Me." (Dariyah, 51:56)

According to the Qur'an, what is the purpose of human creation?

• • To enjoy earthly pleasures

• • To build lasting legacies

• • To worship Allah and seek His pleasure while follow our desires without transgression

• • To discover and follow one's personal desires

What does the Qur'an advise people to remember about worldly distractions?

• • They are the true purpose of life.

• • They should be the main focus.

• • They are fleeting, and the Hereafter is better.

• • They bring lasting peace and contentment.

Which of the following conveys that humans will be fully compensated for their actions in the afterlife?

• "He gives life and He causes death, and towards Him you will be returned." (Qur'an, 10:56)

• "And nothing is the life of this world except a plaything and vanity." (Qur'an, 6:32)

• "And surely to everyone your Rabb will indeed pay back fully of their actions to all." (Qur'an, 11:111)

What possible inferences can be drawn from this ayah?

"And whoever of you turns back from his religion, then dies while he is an Unbeliever, these then— their deeds go in vain in this world and in the Hereafter. And these are the fellows of the Fire, in it they abide. (2:217)"