life

As-Salamu `alaykum wa Ramatullah wa Barakatuh! Dear scholars, sometimes weird questions come to my mind, and finding answers for them seem difficult. One of these questions is: What is our purpose in life? Would you kindly help me find answer to this question? May Allah reward you.

What are we put on theis earth for? I don't seem to understand our purpose. Also, why do we suffer? If God loves us. Please answer my questions!

Why should anyone choose Islam as a religion and as a way of life? In other way: Why are we Muslims?

As-Salamu `Alaykum. I want to know the role which Islam and Allah play in your goals and your success in life. Should religion be kept away from school, athletics, and work? Must you pray for guidance from Allah or keep religion separated and just work hard?

As-Salamu `alaykum. What is "Al-Barzakh"? I have heard that God has created special place for dead people. Do their souls live there? What about the Prophets? Do their souls also live there? My second question is: Does the dead person know what goes on in this life and what happens to his relatives? Thank you.

Dear scholars of Islam, As-Salaam `Alaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh. I’d like to know how Islam views life, for most people misunderstand this serious concept. Jazakum Allah khayran.

Respected scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. How should I respond to my non-Muslim friends who ask me questions such as, how can Allah Almighty allow the poor and the disadvantaged be subject to such suffering and hunger whereas He Almighty is Omnipotent?Note: I am a convert. I am usually asked to find answers to such questions posed by non-Muslim friends and colleagues. Jazakum Allah khayran.