I want to start with Omar looks like a nice and humble human being, who is respectful with a nice calm voice :). That's said, I always had some issues with religious believers who think that non-believers have an empty life and no purpose. They believe that only by following their religion, one can find meaning and happiness in life. However, I strongly disagree with this idea and believe that everyone has the right to their own beliefs and opinions. Everyone can find their own purpose and meaning in life, regardless of whether they follow a religion or not. This is not to say that religion is bad, but that it's not the only way to find meaning and fulfill your life.. The concept of the 'greater good' is subjective and can be interpreted in different ways, but for me, it's clear that the greatest good is not in some afterlife or an imaginary utopia, but in the life we have right now, on earth. Focusing on a greater good, which later becomes a belief, can be a source of suffering, i think it's important to embrace life and make the most of the time we have here, rather than focusing on something that may or may not exist. The greater good is not only in front of us, but also in the present. In the end  I believe religion can be a nice tool to give hope and to help people focus on the present moment and enjoy the greater good on earth.,(reply>), @Asif Khan Why are you peddling a false narrative? Islam is pretty clear, in that if you receive its message in a form where it makes sense to you and is intelligible as the truth, and yet you deny this truth, then yes, your fate is as you say. However, Islam is also clear that if its message doesn't reach you or indeed, doesn't reach you in such a way where you can grasp its truth, then you are not going to have such a fate. <br><br>Perhaps you've been learning another religion.,(reply>), @4Dreed Well that's probably because they went through an existential crisis and ultimately found meaning in their religion, because as explained by Omar Suleiman, in Islam every good thing that you do can, for example, become an act of worship. It's interesting because it becomes a form of character development, and the prophet (pbuh) said, 'I haven't come except to perfect character.'<br><br>In any case, these are deep concepts that can't simply be understood at surface level. As mentioned, sure, you can find meaning and fulfilment in other things. But the ultimate purpose in accordance with Islam, is to recognise that there is only One God, and then worship that one God. Worship, as mentioned, in this context can mean everything that you do is with a particular intention and every good intention, regardless of outcome, has a potential for reward. <br><br>Having said that, you can have interests in other things and passion for certain work or activities etc. And still be a Muslim. Becoming religious doesn't mean you have no other interests. Religion is simply the enterprise for those who want to seek to understand the world around them, and in Islam, science is deemed as part of that, which is again different to how religion is generally viewed in the western world due to christianity and science coming at odds. <br><br>Finally you mentioned conflicts due to religion. This is a common argument brought forward where, religion is made out to be the scapegoat of most conflicts, but Omar Suleiman addressed thus also. The truth is that most conflicts are of political root in nature, and if you truly consider every major conflict in human history which lead to the highest destruction and death, and you investigate the true motives behind these taking place, you would agree that it has little to do with religion, even if the claimant claims that it is. <br><br>Now I'm not saying religion is going to make the world a perfect place, but what I am saying is that we all have a responsibility to delve deeper prior to formulating opinions on limited information and ideas we've heard elsewhere and assumed as true.,(reply>), islam is pretty straightforward, if you learn islam but find meaning in something else, you spent the eternity in hell. so clear and concise.,(reply>), @Ali KhalidBut when speaking with religious individuals from all kind, I often find that they tend to view their religion as the gatekeeper for fulfillment and meaning. The idea that a religion is the only objective truth is a common belief among many religious people," but it is important to recognize that different people can find the "truth" through different belief systems or no belief system at all. <br><br>It is a beautiful quote from the Quran you quoted", it reflects the idea that people have a right to their own beliefs and should be respected for that. But don't you think that it is often the case that conflicts and wars occur due to differences in religious beliefs?  <br><br>Ultimately, the concept of truth is a complex and multi-faceted one, and it is crucial to respect and try to understand different perspectives on truth, even if one doesn't fully agree with it.,(reply>), Your opinion is very common, especially in this day and age. But it must be understood that it is a strawman, because religion, and Islam in particular, does not purport to be the gatekeeper of meaning or fulfilment. Yes, some people find meaning and fulfilment in other things, but the caveat is whether or not it is the truth, objectively. Truth, ultimately, trumps subjective idealism. <br><br>And in the end, as Allah says in the Qur'an, 'To you is your deen (way/religion/belief), and to us is our deen'.