What is life?

Life is a phenomenon that we have no control over it. We came to this world with out our will and will leave this world with out our will. Certain tragedies ,traumas and disasters happen to us without our slightest knowledge and desire, while we get a lot of blessings and rewards with out any big accomplishment, contribution & feeling.
Conclusion that we are just a humble creature of Allah (SWT) though we are considered the best among his creations, still we don't have any control over certain matters. We pray for his pleasure, forgiveness, mercy and blessings all the time. Try our best to get successful in this world to get successful in eternal life.
One of the Urdu poet said (may be Mirza Ghalib) aaie hayaat laii qaza le chalee chaley apni khoshi na ai the na apni khooshi chale.I think it's Momin Khan Momin. Anyway the message is clear!

Life brought us in this world and death will take us away, We did not come here with our will nor we'll leave with our will.
Three of the people in the second picture are now gone to their creator to their eternal abode. The two of the youngest ones. That is how life is! From Allah to Allah!