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