What was the purpose for which the Universe was created

No doubt one God Almighty had created this universe so that he is recognized and worshiped as one God Almighty.He Himself tells us our aim of life in the Holy Quran: "I HAVE NOT CREATED THE JINN AND MEN EXCEPT FOR THIS THAT THEY SHOULD WORSHIP ME." (Surah Adh-dhariyat-57,The Holy Quran) I hope it is clear to you now.Thanks.

Once upon a time I used to be a practising Catholic but then I decided to give up on religion as I genuinely believed that I wasn't getting anywhere with it! I always had the big questions in my mind though, questions about our existence, why we're here and lots of other very indepth questions! I'm more inclined towards the scientific view now that we originated from the so called 'Big Bang'! I don't want to tread on anyone's toes here but I believe that religion is very helpful to a lot of people and it gives hope. I don't understand the full implications of our existence here on Earth but I think something is definitely going on. Our anatomy is just so fantastic and everything works so perfectly that there has to be some kind of intelligence behind what we are! There are so many different views that could be possible! I'm just speculating but could we been created by a superior, advanced alien race? Perhaps they have mastered technology to such an extent, in relation to genetic engineering, that they were able to create biological life forms! The Universe is so vast and is constantly growing and expanding and it just seems illogical that there isn't something else out there. If there is a purpose to all of this I suppose it relates to each and every person living a life of kindness and gentleness towards their fellow man or woman! Ultimately, religion is not for me but I do believe that there is something after this life whether it be energy, spirit form or whatever! Andrew

In my opinion, creation of this Universe is not related with any religion! Universe is Universal to religions, as Sun, Rains, Wind, Earth, Space, Gravitation etc. So, we can interpret, as God is above any religion so also the creation of this Universe! Then next is the purpose... That is a function of Time and Space only, which are the two fundamental entities of creation as per God's imagination! Thanks for this thought-provoking topic and hope our creation in this Universe will be well purposeful!!

Though my family is a religious one but I being a b. tech. student have less belief in it. But I am sure that the reasons gives by any religion will be just based on assumptions and not on real facts. There are many assumptions made in religions based on just nothing. And these things are generally more prevalent in developing countries like India(where is reside). But yes, things are changing now a days and people are now understanding how things actually work.