As Muslims, we usually think we know our purpose in life: to worship God. Sometimes this is thought of just accumulating more and more good deeds as possible. But the question can be asked, why do we worship? Why is there a world at all in the first place; is there a specific purpose we are meant to realise as human beings? What does the Islamic tradition say about the nature of the cosmos and the essential role of humanity in it? What are we really? These questions about the fundamental nature of reality and ourselves will be explored based on the Islamic tradition, firmly grounded in the Quran and Sunnah.
Armed with this knowledge and understanding, our priorities may change as we take stock of ourselves and see where we stand. But how does one practically traverse the spiritual path in this world today? The methods used by our forefathers are there, but the world has changed. What is the essential knowledge that every Muslim needs to learn to move forward? What practices must one adopt and what must we avoid? We will look at practically how we can make this journey today, despite all the challenges living in Australia in the 21st century seems to pose.
