The three Human Purposes

Animal Level: Your livelihood
Angel Level: Ibadatullah - Worshipping your lord
Human Level: Khalifah - Establishing Justice / Islam on earth

The Sahabah submitted to Islam in totality

Muslims secularize Islam, knowingly or unknowingly:
- Focus on yourself
- Focus on ibadaat
- Focus on academic knowledge that doesn't materialize to anything in the world.
- Focus on your job and your house.

The Sahabah were vicegerents (Caretakers of the world)

"For He it is Who has appointed you vicegerent over the earth, and has exalted some of you over others in rank that He may try you in what He has bestowed is upon you. Indeed your Lord is swift in retribution, and He is certainly All-Forgiving, All-Compassionate."

6:165

Al-Qurtubi discusses the concept of human beings as Khalifah (vicegerents). This role entails that humans should act as caretakers of the world and use their resources in accordance with justice and divine law. Material wealth and power are not to be hoarded or misused but should be distributed in ways that benefit society, particularly the vulnerable.
Adam AS and all of his children were created with a purpose.
The test of life is to establish peace and justice on earth, for Muslims and Non-Muslims.
- Allah (SWT), the All-Wise, Most Merciful, created the world so humans can be tested.
- Truth and Falsehood exists so humans can be tested.
- Good and Evil exists so humans can be tested.

The Sahabah balanced ascetism and materialism

Al-Qurtubi emphasizes that the balance between materialism and asceticism is key. Excessive materialism distracts from the spiritual purpose of life, while extreme asceticism leads to neglect of worldly duties, especially the obligations of vicegerency. Moderation is the ideal, using the blessings of the world for good purposes while remaining spiritually focused.
Sayyid Qutb argues that societies must maintain justice and humility, recognizing that all power and wealth ultimately come from Allah.
He explains that arrogance arises in societies that become wealthy and powerful but forget their moral responsibilities.
The verse serves as a warning against materialism and individualism, which lead people to reject divine authority.

The Sahabah tied their camels and trusted in Allah

"O you who have believed, if you support Allah (Islam), He will support you and plant firmly your feet"

47:7

Dua without action, results in failing the test of life
They were hoping to live the complete Islamic way of life.
They wished to spread goodness, justice and peace.

The sahabah stood up for justice and help the oppressed

"And what is [the matter] with you that you fight not in the cause of Allah and for the oppressed among men, women, and children who say, 'Our Lord, take us out of this city of oppressive people and appoint for us from Yourself a protector and appoint for us from Yourself a helper?'"

4:75

"Indeed, those who have believed and emigrated and fought with their wealth and lives in the cause of Allah and those who gave shelter and aided - they are allies of one another. But those who believed and did not emigrate - for you there is no guardianship of them until they emigrate. And if they seek help from you in the matter of religion, then you must help, except against a people with whom you have a treaty. And Allah is Seeing of what you do."

8:72

The Sahabah took a leadership role in establishing Justice on earth (2:143)

"And thus We have made you a just nation (Ummatan Wasatan) that you will be witnesses over the people, and the Messenger will be a witness over you."

Tafsir Sayyid Qutb (Fi Zilal al-Quran)

"Ummatan Wasatan" signifies a balanced and comprehensive Islamic worldview that harmonizes faith and practical life.
Islam offers a complete way of life that balances individual rights with community obligations, spiritual devotion with material prosperity, and justice with mercy.
The Muslim ummah must take a leadership role in establishing social justice, fighting oppression, and upholding human dignity.