Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

This New Year let us take the opportunity to resolve to be better submitters. Let us strive to unconditionally and totally submit to the will of God, no questions asked. To gracefully accept and steadfastly persevere, through success or hardship, fully aware that God is in control of all things (Quran 10:61, 4:126, 24:64, 31:22, 42:12, etc.).

[Quran 2:208] O you who believe, you shall embrace total submission; do not follow the steps of Satan, for he is your most ardent enemy.

[Quran 37:74] Only GOD's servants who are absolutely devoted to Him alone (are saved).

[Quran 24:64] Absolutely, to GOD belongs everything in the heavens and the earth. He fully knows every condition you may be in. ...


God exhorts us to submit completely to Him (Quran 31:22), and rewards the righteous.

[Quran 19:61] The gardens of Eden await them, as promised by the Most Gracious for those who worship Him, even in privacy. Certainly, His promise must come to pass.


May God help us make each day in Submission better than the day before. A small goal, but one we should work on every day.


References:
Why Were We Created? http://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix7.html
Happiness: Consequence of our choice, http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2011/jul/page2.html


Peace.