What is this life

Life —a set of philosophies, emotions, expectations, struggles and achievements. Sometimes, it amuses the mind of a person; this is something beyond the limitations of a human mind. It takes a lifetime to comprehend the purpose of this blessed "Life". This life is a precious gift of Almighty to His creation. Its purpose  is to discover your gift; the meaning of life is giving your gift away. 

Life is a race there is no other destination but grave. It is a game played by everyone, where your performance will figure out your consequences. Life is a waiting room where the wait ends on the moment which leads to eternal life. It is a colorful journey that depends upon the miscellaneous ideas of a person. Life is an art: how to know, deal, and lead the people. Life is what we make it. It is all about faith, knowledge and great understanding between mind and soul. Life is a continuous struggle; one only gets whatever he believes in and whatever he struggles for. Although, Man may be captain of his soul and master of destiny.

The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings. Life is a race between good and evil, between your attitude and aptitude, your dedication towards your destiny. It is a war between heart and mind. The mind adjusts and materializes the ways to overcome this materialistic world but only the heart discovers the absolute destiny. Only the heart knows how to find what is precious. There is only one journey, going inside yourself. Life is an examination whose question paper is same since long, defined and publicly announced.

The life of this world is merely a deception and a test for all. What is eternal is the life after death and we have to realize this fact before our time runs out. As Quran says:

"It is He who has created death and life that He might try you—which of you is best in deeds; and He is the mighty, the most forgiving." (67:3)

We in today's life remain in search of power and fame; we keep running for the accomplishment of our desires. A poor man striving to get one meal throughout his life, lives with satisfaction and gratefulness to God for blessing him whatever he desired for. That poor man is leading a better life. As compared to the people living in this scientific age who make themselves the powerful and successful man of the world but have done nothing for the life after death, because they didn't have time to interpret the true essence of life.

Life comes with no guarantees, no time and no second chances. You only live once but if you do it right once is enough. Life started since the birth of Adam; life comes with ups and down. Mistakes are the second name of experience. One who will learn from his mistakes, will lead to a meaningful life. An adversity of a life builds up character of a man.

Everything happens for a reason. Life should be to serve humanity and never harm anyone from your soul. As Rumi said, "This world is a mountain in which your works are echoed back to you".

According to Iqbal, the rhetorically attributes of man should be: we can't direct the winds but can adjust our sails; turn your doubts to question, turn your question to prayers and turn your prayers to God. Be the rainbow in the storms of life. Life is to the fullest; live it's every moment meaningfully, keeping an eye on its end. Life is a story, write it by yourself under the shadow of divine rules.

By Maya Halepoto

C.S.S. Academy Latifabad