Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Peace be upon you, Consider the following scenario. The president of USA (or your country) gives you an exclusive appointment to speak with him (or her) directly. Additionally, you will be given a million dollars for making the appointment. Would you be happy for and appreciative of the opportunity? The Contact Prayer (Salat) is an opportunity to connect directly with God (the Lord / President of the Universe) and grow our souls in doing so. This privilege has been bestowed upon Submitters only. If we reflect on this blessing, it will become clear of how appreciative we must be that God has chosen us and given us the opportunity to make contact with Him directly. As we appreciate this blessing and become reverent during the Salat, God willing we will find happiness, contentment and God’s blessings. [Quran 2:153] O you who believe, seek help through steadfastness and the Contact Prayers (Salat). GOD is with those who steadfastly persevere. [Quran 23:1-2] Successful indeed are the believers; who are reverent during their Contact Prayers (Salat). Formula for Success [Quran 24:56] You shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and obey the messenger, that you may attain mercy. [Quran 35:29] Surely, those who recite the book of GOD, observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and from our provisions to them they spend--secretly and publicly--are engaged in an investment that never loses. References: Religious Duties: A Gift From God, http://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix15.html Reverence during Contact Prayers, http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2013/jan/page2.html Contact Prayers (Salat), www.masjidtucson.org/submission/practices/salat/ Peace.