THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF ISLAM
Understanding the Question and the Problem To solve a problem or answer a test question correctly, you must first understand the question accurately. A student who has studied diligently for a year may still give a wrong answer if they misread the question, even if they know the subject well. The goal of the exam is to answer correctly; the preparation is merely a means to that end. The Balance Between Purpose and Means in Religion The same principle applies to religion. If the objectives and tools of religion are confused, our reckoning on the Day of Judgment may not turn out as we hope. In this delicate balance, the influence of Satan should not be overlooked. Satan deceives people with the idea that they are already on the right path and that God's mercy will surely save them. He sanctifies the means and causes people to forget the true ends. The Goals of Religion Equalizing the rich and the poor : Standing side by side in prayer, experiencing hunger through fasting...