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Purpose Of Life
PresenterDr. Kanwal Kaisser
PurposesWe can value because of material gain…
Teleology
For Aristotle… They were simply part of
nature…
Evolution
The Natural World, considered solely in itself, doesn't have
purposes at all
Evolution is central to modern biology, it
holds it all together, it warns us about the potential changes
Life & Purpose
Paradoxical at best
Depressing at worst
But the question is, Does the absence
of purpose as a fundamental
concept in biology really imply that
there are no purposes?
The Direct Answer
But we all have and pursue goals and purposes. (Our understanding of our own actions depends
on this)
Where are You at the Age of 65 ? 05% Still Working
54% Depend On Other People
04% Financial Freedom
36% Death
01% Got Money & Time
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Unfortunately No Conclusion!!!
Many still looking for … Right Answer!!!
Sad But True…
Many Of Us…Does not have sufficient
money for familyDoes not have enough
time for personal hobbyCannot predict the
future
About our Purpose!
It’s not about me !
You are not an Accident !
What Drives your Life ?
Resentment & Anger
• To forgive but not forgotten
Fear
• Many reasons for a fearful life:
• traumatic experience,
• unrealistic expectations etc.
Materialism
• Secondary source of happiness
• Your value is not determined by your valuables
Need for Approval
• Young people fall victim to the need for approval from peers
• Adults want approval from …………
Male ( 61%)
Female
(39%)
What is Your
Gender?
Not Checked
(0%)
How Old Are You?
• Under 21 (46%) • 22-27 (24%)• 28-35 (12%)• 36-50 (11%)• 51-64 (5%)• 65+ (2%)• Not Checked (0%)
What part of the world are you from?
• Africa (2%)• Asia (5%)• Europe (32%)
• North America (55%)
• Australia and Oceania (4%)
• South America (1%)• Not Checked (0%)
Do you consider yourself financially
poor, middle class, or rich?
• Poor (14%)
• Middle class (79%)
• Rich (7%)
• Not Checked (0%)
What are your religious beliefs?
• Agnostic (18%)• Atheist (19%)• Buddhist (3%)• Christian (36%)• Judaist (2%)• Hinduism (1%)• Muslim (2%)• Paganism (2%)• Zen (1%)• Other (17%)• Not Checked (0%)
Do you consider yourself a spiritual
person?
• Very (21%)• Somewhat (31%)• A little (23%)• Not at all (24%)• Not Checked (0%)
Do you know what is the purpose of life?
• Certainly I know (20%)• I suppose I know (16%)• I am not sure (19%)• I don't know, but I would
like to (18%)• I don't know and don’t
want to know (7%)• Not Checked (19%)
Do you think that other people know the purpose
of life?
• Nobody does (23%)• Very few (21%)• Some people (30%)• The most people (3%)
• Everyone (3%)• Not Checked (19%)
How much do you think fears affect your life?
• My life is ruled by my fears (5%)
• My life is somewhat directed by fears (25%)
• My life is affected by fears just a little (39%)
• My life is not affected by fears whatsoever (11%)
• Not Checked (19%)
Big BANG!!!!!
26,000,000 to 1
Benefits of a Purpose Driven LifeKnowing your purpose gives meaning to your life
Knowing your purpose simplifies your life
Knowing your purpose focuses your life• Without purpose, you will keep changing directions, school subjects, university
courses, jobs, relationships, religious values etc.
Magnifying glass !
Knowing your purpose motivates your life
Knowing your purpose prepares you for eternity• Its is not what others say about your life but what God says
Conclusion
Living on purpose is the path to peace
All of us are completely insignificant to 99.99999999 etc.% of what exists
How big are we? (Not very big)
How long do we live compared to
the universe? (Not very long)
When heat death kills the universe, our plans would
seem beyond insignificant to anything left to
observe
What does Islam tell us???• Reason, Knowledge and Salvation
To Know God
• To receive and Experience Attributes of God• Is this life a test?• Is this life a struggle?
Surrendering to God
• ForgivenessLearning in Test and Struggle
IntroductionIs purpose of life restricted to following the good life according to the requisites of civilization?
Is the sole aim of the feelings and senses included in the machine of your life is restricted to satisfying the low desires of the soul in this fleeting life?
To Know God
A Challenge to Reason and Knowledge
Reason: Challenge Of Quran
KNOWLEDGE
Why were we not created with these qualities from the start?
Quran emphasizes three essential components of human’s moral –spiritual evolution:• Free will
• Ability to choose• Intellect
• Learning from one’s choices• Struggle
Dimensions of Life
Social Physical Psychological
Spirituality Life
Satisfaction Perceived Quality of Life
Subjective Well-Being
Quality of Life