Why was I created? What is my purpose?

The verse we will be discussing today is not just a spiritual truth—it is a divine declaration that stirs the human soul and society together. This verse focuses on the most basic needs, deepest questions, and most neglected responsibilities of man. The verse is—

"And I have created the jinn and mankind only that they may worship Me."

— (Surah Ad-Dhariyat, verse 56)

This verse is like a final declaration of the mystery of creation. In the midst of the amazing order of the earth, the sky, the mountains, the sea—man is left wondering: Why was I created? What is my purpose? Is this life just for enjoyment, or is there a deeper meaning hidden behind it?

The verse answers that question directly and clearly—you were created to worship Allah. It is an explanation that gives life a center, a purpose, a destination. When a person understands that he is not just a creature engaged in physical needs, but that a deep spiritual responsibility has been entrusted within him, then his life becomes meaningful, full of silent pursuit.

The word "worship" here is not limited to prayer, fasting, Hajj or Zakat. Worship is a broader concept - where humility of the heart, purity of thought, honest flow of actions, and obedience to Allah in every aspect of life become worship. When someone maintains fairness in his business, he is worshiping. When a mother raises her child with compassion, she is worshiping. When a worker keeps his sweat away from the forbidden, his sweat is filled with the fragrance of worship.

This verse crushes the pride of man, which tells him - you are free, you are not under anyone. No, you are a creation, and freedom without responsibility to the Creator is actually an illusion. You are free only when you are steadfast in your ultimate responsibility—in worship of your Creator.

The tendency of man is to forget Allah and consider himself to be all-powerful. But this verse stops him and says, your breathing is His will, your thinking is His gift, even your existence is His grace. This verse not only reminds, it also establishes a moral contract—you have come to this world, with a responsibility. You have taken a trust with this body, this time, this energy—everything.

Being created for the purpose of worship means—every stage of human life, every action, every relationship should be filled with the light of Allah’s command. If you love, let it be with purity; if you anger, let it be for justice; if you earn, let it be within the limits of halal; if you lead, let it be based on justice.

This verse constantly reminds a believer that in all the small and big tasks of life, the remembrance of Allah, the intention of His pleasure, and the fear of Him should be awakened in the heart. Man is not just a living being; rather, he is a bearer, a messenger, a soldier of worship, whose every breath carries a great responsibility.

The verse creates another profound understanding—about the universal purpose of creation. Not only humans, but also the jinn were created for the same reason—for worship. That is, this worship is a universal practice that exists not only on earth, but also throughout the spiritual world. This makes our responsibility even more important. We are not only for ourselves, but are part of the melody and song of the entire creation.

This verse teaches man not to be rooted in the world. He should ask himself at every step—is this work of mine moving towards the pleasure of Allah? Is everything I am thinking, saying, and doing part of my worship? If not, then I am astray.

In human life, countless isolated times come—tiredness, failure, adversity, jealousy, greed, disappointment. But when he takes this verse to heart, he understands that all these are part of the test; and his worship is to remain loyal to Allah even during the test. Then pain becomes a form of prayer, and waiting becomes a scene of gratitude.

This verse is not only the basis of the individual, but also of the nation. A nation that does not forget the purpose of its creation never sinks into decadence. Its politics is for justice, its economy is for fairness, and its society is based on compassion. Then an entire civilization takes shape as a complete institution of worship.

When a person forgets the purpose of creation, he becomes worse than an animal. But when he understands that he is a worshipper, a caller, a soul ready for accountability, then he does not take life lightly. Then the sunrise of each day becomes the beginning of a new responsibility, and every night becomes an opportunity for self-evaluation.

This verse calls us to light a gunpowder within ourselves, to organize our lives with a great intention. Every chapter of life, every success, every failure—it all seems to flow into that one flow of worship, which will one day be transformed into the pleasure of Allah.