Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Peace be upon you, To reach the Olympics, athletes dedicate every moment of every day to get the right nourishment, training and related conditioning (mental and physical). Only a small percentage of athletes win. Compare that with God's system. Anyone who works hard by believing in God, believing in the Hereafter and leading a righteous life can win (Quan 2:2-5, 2:62, 90:4). Not only that, the triumph lasts eternally. The rewards are better than gold or silver, far beyond our imagination. Is it any wonder that God says this is what we should compete for, and that this is the greatest triumph (Quran 5:48, 9:72, 57:21, 83:26, etc.)? [Quran 9:72] GOD promises the believing men and the believing women gardens with flowing streams, wherein they abide forever, and magnificent mansions in the gardens of Eden. And GOD's blessings and approval are even greater. This is the greatest triumph. [Quran 83:22-26] The righteous have deserved bliss. On luxurious furnishings they watch. You recognize in their faces the joy of bliss. Their drinks will be spiced with nectar. Its spice is like musk. This is what the competitors should compete for. [Quran 90:4] We created the human being to work hard (to redeem himself).* *90:4 See the Introduction and Appendix 7 for the purpose behind our creation. [Quran 2:148] Each of you chooses the direction to follow; you shall race towards righteousness. Wherever you may be, GOD will summon you all. GOD is Omnipotent. Given what's at stake, will we work hard in racing towards righteousness every day? References: Race towards righteousness, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/perspectives/more/traits/race_righteousness.html Peace.