Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Peace be upon you, Ramadan begins Saturday 28th June 2014, God willing, and the last day of fasting is July 26th (for North America); the Night of Destiny begins on the sunset of Wednesday July 23. Please check local sunset times to verify the dates (see: http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/practices/ramadan/#dates ). Like all duties in Submission, fasting was decreed through Abraham (Quran 22:78, Appendices 9 & 15). The full details of fasting are given in 2:183-187. [Quran 2:185] Ramadan is the month during which the Quran was revealed, providing guidance for the people, clear teachings, and the statute book. Those of you who witness this month shall fast therein. Those who are ill or traveling may substitute the same number of other days. GOD wishes for you convenience, not hardship, that you may fulfill your obligations, and to glorify GOD for guiding you, and to express your appreciation. May we have a blessed month of Ramadan, by God's leave, and take advantage of the gift God gives us to grow our souls. References: Religious Duties, A Gift from God, http://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix15.html Fasting during Ramdan, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/practices/ramadan/ Introduction to Ramadan, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/practices/ramadan/ramadanintro.html Abraham: Original Messenger of Islam, http://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix9.html Peace. PS: The annual Submitters conference will be in the Washington DC area, August 8-10, 2014, God willing. As usual, attendance will be by invitation only. To help us organize a successful conference--and God has always been generous and gracious towards us--please let us know of your plans as soon as you know (our email is: info@masjidtucson.org ). More information is at: http://www.masjidtucson.org/conference/