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114. LIFE SUPREME 15. HABITUAL WORSHIP "Here lies a soldier, whom all must applaud;. Who fought many battles at home and abroad. . But the hottest engagement he ever was in,. Was the conquest of self in the battle of sin. . Man has been created to fulfil a definite purpose: me. "I have not created the jinn and the men but that they may worship " (51:57). The worship of God is not limited only to formal prayer. It encompasses all thoughts, words and deeds which, when actuated with righteous intention, become acts of worship. . Worship of God is the purpose of existence. A Muslim may enjoy a worldly career such as an architect, doctor, teacher, lawyer, property agent, or businessman; but of immense more importance to him should be his spiritual career which will never shine as it should if he is more concerned in his attachment to worldly affairs. . Constant worship of God every moment of the day in the manner just described embodies the essence of Islam and is life's ideal for which a sincere Muslim seeks through God's help. "Thee alone do we worship and Thee alone do we implore for help. . Guide us in the right path. (1:5,6) 22. Islam teaches that the goal of life is self-purification for which every. Muslim should strive with the most earnest devotion and resolve. He should endeavour to shed light in every step; in every word spoken and written; in every glance and every action. The Promised. Messiah-the Holy Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement one of his poems: "Everything. Thou hast in thy mind,. Every thought thou nourisheth,. Other than that of God. And of winning His approbration. Is an idol which thou worshippeth. says in