In Pursuit of Truth

“Why are we here? Does life have meaning and purpose—and if so, what is it?” These are the questions that echo in the depths of the human heart. We may try to bury them under the noise of daily life—studying hard, chasing a career, building a home. Yet none of these truly fills the vast emptiness within. A quiet voice whispers inside: “Who am I? Why do I exist?”

To ask these questions takes courage. The answers are not always easy—sometimes they strike painfully hard. But without such questioning, one cannot discover one’s true self, one’s gifts, and the potential entrusted by the Creator. And let us not forget: we only have one life in which to find the truth. There will not be a second.

Throughout history, seekers have risen. Socrates, who believed in one God, sacrificed his life and left us the words:

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

Centuries later, Muhammad Iqbal echoed the same spirit:

“ A life without struggle is, alas, incomplete.”

The search for truth is not an easy path—it requires patience, courage, and perseverance. Above all, it calls for a heart and mind free from prejudice. A true seeker of truth does not blindly imitate the opinions of others; instead, he uses his own reason and listens to the voice of his heart.

It is also vital to remember that the true measure is not what individuals may say or do, for human beings are prone to error. What truly matters is the source of knowledge itself. A person's shortcomings do not invalidate the truth, nor do they diminish the light of revelation.

One of the most striking examples is the life of Salman al-Farisi. From his childhood, he set out on a journey filled with hardship. He crossed lands, tried false paths, was deceived many times—but he never gave up. He kept alive the flame of longing for truth until, after years of sacrifice, he finally found it. His story continues to inspire all who search for the Real.

If unanswered questions wander through your nights, know that you are not broken. On the contrary, you are on the edge of awakening. That restlessness within you is not weakness—it is the very path of becoming whole. Truth does not come by slogans or force; it appears as a light confirming what your heart already sensed.

Perhaps one day, you will read a line, a verse, or recall a memory and whisper to yourself: “This is what I was searching for all along! I never thought of it this way before!”

That spark is the beginning. Hold it, nurture it, let it guide your way.

Never forget: the true task of a human being is to ask questions—and to seek real answers. To uncover the mystery of unity that embraces the self, humanity, and the universe. This is, in fact, the very purpose for which reason was given.

Your story matters. Every sincere step toward truth, however small, is part of the great human journey. Share it if you wish, or simply live it—but know this: by living a meaningful life, you also light the way for others.

The path of truth is not easy—but what greater struggle could be more worthy of our lives?

And it is not only Salman al-Farisi. Throughout history, countless souls, from every culture and land, have walked this same journey. Their stories remind us that the search for truth is universal. By sharing some of these journeys, perhaps you too may find answers to your questions—or light for your own path.

The journeys of truth-seekers such as Salman al-Farisi, Maryam Jameelah, Yusuf Islam, Dr. Jeffry Lang, Sukran Vahide, and others have been shared here-drawn from books, articles, and public sources-so that they may inspire and guide fellow seekers on their own path.