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Revelations guide man to work for gaining real life; the potential for
which he has in the fabric of his deepest being. Born here on earth, encased in matter
makes man susceptible to overlook his spiritual being; and to consequently handle his
whole life from the perspective of matter. Revelations uncover that the origin of all
existence is Spirit; and to overcome duality, they guide man to purify his whole existence
in order to be able to experience his spiritual truth. Moreover, they point out that
his spiritual being should be given the chance of nourishment by receiving spiritual
energy and enlightenment from the Source of all Life: the Supreme Power.
Prophets revealed to man that to be linked to the Supreme Power is as important or even
more important than supplying oneself with food and shelter, since this is what will keep
man really alive. In order to be nourished man needs to be ready to receive the spiritual
enlightenment. This readiness requires inner purification. Purification, revelations
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The idea that man is not merely a body, but also a spirit, makes man capable of looking at
life from the perspective that diminishes the power of the physical needs as determining
factors in his decisions, and empowers his spiritual entity. Revelations, therefore, guide
man to know who he really is. The meaning of purification is explained through the
understanding of his mission on earth, and the meaning of life. Revelations uncover
that man's capability to receive spiritual energy from a higher source is associated
with purity of the heart. An impure heart causes his insight to be dimmed and he cannot
perceive beyond the physical realm then.The purer the heart is the more capable man
becomes of responding positively to the voice of the Spirit within and around. The more
the heart is gross the further man is from listening to the voice of the Spirit
So revelations clarify to man that purification and spiritual growth go hand in hand. Once
man is qualified for real life, his earthly life becomes a stage in an eternal life, which
he continues safely after departing from earth.
The concept of continuation of life, which
illuminates man's way in earthly life and leads him to purify himself, is apparent
in Ancient Egyptian beliefs, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam |


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Conclusion
- All revelations pointed to the relationship between purification and the
continuation of life after the phenomenal death.
- Islam in particular reveals that purification is possible if man is exposed
to Allah's Grace. Islam clarifies that it is through Allah's Blessing that man is
capable of finding his way to life and growing spiritually. Allah's mercy should be
remembered and sought always. This in itself is a way for purification.
Prophet Muhammad expresses this kind of awareness, when he affirms that no one goes to
heaven as an outcome of his own deeds. When he was asked, "even you the
Messenger of Allah?". He responded, even me unless Allah's mercy overwhelms me.
In Islam, every act in man's life could be an act of purification if it is done from the
perspective of targeting truth and goodness irrespective of any egotistic considerations,
that is, dealing with Allah, al ta'amul ma'a Allah.
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