What is the ISlamic Meaning of Life

For Muslims, the purpose of life is Ibadah. Ibadah is submitting to Allah. The five pillars of Islam are the basis of their worship. They are Shahadah, Salat, Zakah, Sawm and Hajj. The Shahadah is the declaration of faith to Allah. It is whispered to a new born baby and a dying person tries to make it the last thing they say before they die. Muslims also try to make it the first thing that …

…religious duties of the believer. It follows a set path around the city which takes place over a number of days. Muslims show their submission to Allah through these five pillars. The Shahadah shows that Muslims submit to Allah only. Time and thoughts are submitted to Allah through Slat. Zakah shows Muslims' submission of their wealth. With Sawm, needs (i.e. food) are submitting and they submit to Allah in many different ways through Hajj.