By following the Quranic revelation and the prophetic pattern of conduct [fn6], a Muslim is not only capable of rendering his life in its religious, social, political and economical aspects in harmony with the intention of his Creator, seeking His pleasure, - but he may also gain direct insight into the higher realities. (Quran 102-7 )
This following includes to tread the path of purification of - and introspection into - his soul all the time being led by the Grace of God, as it was shown for man of all ages by the Perfect Man on earth, Prophet Muhammad
. To fare well in both worlds man has to be good and to do good and the source of all goodness is God. Before creation the souls were aware of and knew God, at the time of the convenant of the 'alast'. This is the pristine creation - al-fitrah.
In this life (dunya) man is created to serve and to worship no other than Allah, may His Majesty be exalted, who is his Lord and Sustainer, because it is to Him he will ultimately return.
He has to strive to purify [fn6] - by the grace of God - his inner self, so that it may become a mirror of the Divine Qualities, such as Ar-Rahmân (The All-Compassionate). The fundamentals of the dîn - tradition (or 'religion') are the channels through which he can redress his animal soul - ego (nafs) and finally become the vice-regent of Allah (khalîfah) in this world, this is the true fulfillment of being human.
In the next world (al-âkhirah) man is created in a state which corresponds to his intentions and actions in the life of the world (dunya), and the judgement is Allah's alone.
This teaching of the Real was valid in the old days of the 'Golden Ages' and this teaching is valid today, be it moderism or post-moderism we live in, until the end of time.
How to live as a believer and as a Muslim in the (post-)modern world, treading the path of pure religion (Islam), upright, seeking Allah Almighty's Good Pleasure only (rid.wân), has to be the main issue today. Other texts on this site are meant to provide glimpses of guidance. This spiritual quest includes re-turning to Allah, that is sincere taubah and studying the principles of the dîn in order to implement them in our lives from this day.