That purpose is for the earth to be inhabited by obedient men and women who will take care of it and all life upon it.
تُوضِحُ ٱلتَّكْوِين ٢ :‏ ٣‏ :‏ « أَخَذَ ٱللهُ يُبَارِكُ ٱلْيَوْمَ ٱلسَّابِعَ وَيُقَدِّسُهُ » .‏