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− by laying down our lives in His cause and by employing our reason in His cause. vi. The sixth means of achieving this purpose has been described as steadfastness, meaning that a seeker should not get tired or disheartened and should not be afraid of being tired. vii. The seventh means of achieving the purpose of life is to keep company with the righteous, and to observe their perfect example. viii. The eighth means of achieving the purpose of life is visions and true dreams and revelation. (The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam, p 108-113, − Published: 1996) Worship of God is not confined only to prayer and meditation but embraces every thought, word and action; for whatever we think, say or do for the sake of God is an act of worship. While we are connected with this world, our goal in life should be self-purification. We should seek the attainment of this goal through prayer and constant effort in reflecting the attributes of God in our general behavior. High is the goal and tremendous the task; efforts made in this direction are always most rewarding. We should never despair despite our failures and weaknesses but rather find inspiration in the following words of Hadrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II : ra ± ± − − − ± − ± − − ± "Islam rescues man from despair and tells him that he can, in spite − of his errors and mistakes, attain the purity of mind and conduct which is the highest goal of man. It thus encourages him to make constant efforts towards virtue and purity and enables him ultimately to arrive at his goal. " (Review of Religions, Vol. LXXXV, No. 9, 1990, p 24) 27