Life's Ultimate Purpose

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Which of the following best summarizes the common theme in the quotes by famous people about the purpose of life?

• The purpose of life is to seek wealth and material success.

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• The purpose of life is to explore individual experiences and make a difference in the world.

, Life’s purpose is dictated by society’s expectations and traditions.,

• The purpose of life is to serve religious obligations.

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The purpose of life is to explore individual experiences and make a difference in the world.

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According to the passage, why do people often fail to recognize the true purpose of life?

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They assume they are in control of their lives without considering the Creator’s role.

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Which of the following statements reflects the perspective of the Qur’an on the purpose of life?

• Life's purpose is to pursue personal happiness and success.
• Human beings were created to worship Allah and prepare for the afterlife.
• The goal of life is to create a lasting legacy on earth.
• Life's purpose is to serve the community and maintain social order.

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Human beings were created to worship Allah and prepare for the afterlife.

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How does the passage explain the relationship between personal goals and the ultimate purpose of life?

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Personal goals are allowed and should exist but should not override and forget the true purpose set by the Creator.

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The analogy of a machine in the passage suggests that:

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A machine must fulfill its designed purpose, just as humans must follow the purpose set by their Creator.

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According to the passage, how does Islam view the pursuit of personal aspirations?

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It encourages personal aspirations but emphasizes that they should not be the sole focus.

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According to the passage, distractions from the true purpose of life include materialism and peer pressure.

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