Secular Civilization, Spiritual Civilization

SECULAR CIVILIZATION, SPIRITUAL CIVILIZATION God has created the jinn and mankind so that they may discover God. The way to God-realization is through contemplation. That is, to discover God through the reflection of His creation and then build one’s life accordingly. I n the Quran, God said, “I created the jinn and mankind only so that they might worship Me” (51: 56). ‘Worship’ in this verse means realization. God has created the jinn and mankind so that they may discover God. The way to God-realization is through contemplation. That is, to discover God through the reflection of His creation and then build one’s life accordingly. There is a famous saying regarding the purpose of creation: “God said that He was a hidden treasure, then He wanted to be known, so He created man for this purpose.” (Kashful Khifa, Hadith No. 2016) This saying of an Arif (one who has realized God) is, in fact, a commentary on this verse of the Quran. God first created jinn. He desired that they discover the hidden secrets of nature and proclaim God’s glory.