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− purpose is to be of benefit, not to God, but to man, because whoever gains nearness to Him becomes more beautiful. " (Review of Religions, December, 1997) The true purpose of a human being's life is the worship of God, the attainment of His understanding and complete devotion to Him. He should follow him perfectly as a slave follows his master. Allah has created human − beings with the faculties that are appropriate for this aim, and revealed the Holy Qur’an so that he may seek Allah through it. Thus, a Muslim's first − − duty is to serve His Creator; to worship Him and to follow His commands. This is known as " ". His second duty is to serve humanity, Haququllah ± − − " ", for this is a part of worship. A Muslim can show his love Haququl Ibad ‘ ± − − for His Creator by expressing love and compassion for all His creation. (Pathways to Paradise, A Publication of the Lajna Ima’illah, USA, p. 2) − − MEANS OF ATTAINING PURPOSE OF LIFE Man has been given a lease of life on this planet for the primary purpose of cultivating within himself Divine attributes, whereby he may become an embodiment of righteousness, shedding heavenly light wherever he treads. There is no worthier goal in life than the acquisition of holiness and righteousness, which Muslims have been exhorted to cultivate through obedience to the Laws of God Almighty. God Almighty has not only clearly stated the purpose of man's life but He has also guided mankind through His Messengers and Books (Divine Scriptures) to the means of achieving the purpose of life. The object of human existence, being the winning of Allah's − pleasure, the means for the attainment thereof is obedience to Allah, and − the visible illustration of that ideal is to be found in the Holy Prophet. sa Thus, the highest spiritual awards are attainable only through obedience to Allah and the Holy Prophet. sa − God Almighty states in the Holy Qur’an: − 24