Understanding The Prophet's Life
From Issue: 771 [Read full issue]
Reason to Live
We were not created only to eat, drink, and reproduce; these are natural facts of our life and natural needs. Our main purpose is to recognize and serve God. All Prophets were sent to show us how to do this.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had been sent to open the way to the guidance of humanity and jinn, and for all time. Once this had been done, there would be no reason for him to live, for he would have nothing more to do. This implies that believers should never neglect their essential duties in this world, and should pray, as instructed by God's Messenger (peace be upon him): "O God, make me die if death is good for me; or else, make me live long as long as living is good for me!" [Bukhari]
Compiled From:
"The Messenger of God: Muhammad" - Fethullah Gulen, pp. 25, 26