The Purpose of Life during the Occultation of the 12th Imam

Why is this Topic Important?

Purpose of Life

What do you think the Purpose is ? Look around yourself

Let’s ask the Holy Qur’an

�ُد�وِن� "ْع ُب �َي ِل �اَّل% ِإ �ْن َس" و"اِإْل اِل ِج�َّن% �"ْق ُت َل َخ" و"َم"ا

[51:56] And I have not created the jinn and the men except that they should Worship Me.

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What kind of Growth did we see?

SpiritualMaterialIntellectualPoliticalFinancialAnd much more…

What is the Future like?

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Why does the Imam not come?

What have we learnt from History?

Are we ready to receive him?

What should be our Role?

Have a correct World View based on our Purpose of Life

Work towards growth in all areas; the primary growth being Spiritual

“What are my talents?” “How can I use my talents to benefit

my community and humanity at large”

Reading List

The Awaited Savior by Ayatullah Baqir As-Sadr Ayatullah Mutahhari

Imam Al-Mahdi – Just leader of Humanity by Ayatullah Ibrahim Amini