How does belief in Paradise and Hell affect a Muslim's life?

Belief in Paradise and Hell has a profound impact on an individual's conviction, perception, and actions. The certainty that Allah will reward obedience with everlasting bliss and punish disobedience with torment is reflected in a Muslim's worship, ethics, and dealings. Consequently, one strives for everything that brings them closer to Paradise and further from Hell, and readily rectifies any error or shortcoming.