Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

When humans love, they work very hard to please the object of their devotion. God tells us that believers love God the most (Quran 2:165). How much time do we devote each day to God, and how much time do we set aside for other things or people we love? Do we truly love God with all of our heart, soul, mind, strength? (Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Mark 12:29-30, Quran 3:18)


     The Idols Disown Their Idolizers*
[2:165] Yet, some people set up idols to rival GOD, and love them as if they are GOD. Those who believe love GOD the most. If only the transgressors could see themselves when they see the retribution! They will realize then that all power belongs to GOD alone, and that GOD's retribution is awesome.

*2:165-166 Jesus, Mary, Muhammad, Ali, and the saints will disown their idolizers on the Day of Resurrection. See also 16:86, 35:14, 46:6, and the Gospel of Matthew 7:21-23.


[Quran 3:31] Proclaim: "If you love GOD, you should follow me." GOD will then love you, and forgive your sins. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.



References:
A Prayer of Thanks to God, http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2008/nov/page1.html
What does God love? http://masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2009/mar/page4.html
Introduction to the Quran, http://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/introduction.html
Who Is Your God?, http://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix27.html



Peace.