Life of Impact in the Holy Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah: An Objective Foundational Study

Abstract

This research presents an objective foundational study of the concept of “Life of Impact” within the Holy Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah. It highlights the relationship between the life of impact and the life of destiny. The research aims to establish the concept of the life of impact and elucidate its significance within the Islamic perspective of human life in general; emphasizing its pivotal role in the spiritual and ethical journey of an individual, and how it transcends the confines of time and space to persist until the end of time. In this study, the researcher employs an inductive, descriptive-analytical approach, relying on the collection, analysis, and examination of the relevant Quranic verses and authentic Prophetic hadiths related to the life of impact, subsequently deriving practical lessons, guidance, and implications from them. The research underscores how righteous deeds leave a lasting and enduring impact beyond death, affirming that eternal life is in the hereafter and that the worldly life is a temporary station in the human quest for eternity. The study concludes that the life of impact encompasses the effects of both good deeds and misdeeds, and that an individual, through their positive impact, can achieve a great extent and a lofty status in the sight of Almighty Allah. In conclusion, the researcher recommends the establishment of an Islamic endowment named “The Endowment of the Life of Impact” as a global initiative to encourage Muslims to create lasting positive impacts. The researcher also urges educators and those interested in moral and spiritual development to study this profound concept and guide others to value it because of its utmost importance in the development of the individual and society.