Submitted by : Aishah Adebisi on Think

Who am I?

A question I couldn’t find answer to
Allah states in the Qur’an that He created Mankind to be His Khalefah,His trustee on earth (Q2vs30)

But, I keep feeling this emptiness inside me
I feel something not fulfilling in me
Oh! It is my purpose in life
Why am I created by Allah?
What is my purpose in this life
The Qur’an replied me
“And I (Allah) created not the jinn and MANKIND Except that they should worship me
{Chapter 51:56}.”

But, am I fulfilling this SPECIAL HONOUR
Given to me by Allah to worship Him?
Am I yearning towards this purpose?
Yes, I read, I learn
I pray, I strive,
But, ARE THOSE DEEDS DEDICATED TO THE WORSHIP OF ALLAH?
I strive, but, IS IT DONE SINCERELY FOR ALLAH?
Another question I find hard to answer
“Shame on me!” You may say.
Those same questions apply to you also.

In our pursuit to rule the world,
We forget our place of eternal abode.
We build mansions.
We aim not to own a dwelling in paradise
We insure our property and sometimes our life
We insure not our deeds and our eternity
We want the World to be proud of our success
We aim not to be successful in the sight of Allah
Are our deeds for Allah?
Or for our Nafs (Self)?
Are our intentions alright?

Who are we? I wonder
Who are we not obeying Allah’s
command?
Are we His obedient servants?
Or servants to our whims?
A question that needs a sincere answer
From you and me before it’s late

Let us remember,
DEATH will surely pay us a visit
Whether soon or later, ONLY ALLAH KNOWS
HELL is real and ready for its inhabitant
likewise,
PARADISE is certain for those who strive for it

A reminder for me and you