Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

Among God's many attributes is that He is Omnipotent (Quran 2:20, 106, 109, 259, etc.). Knowing that no one possesses power except GOD (Quran 18:39) is a blessing. It helps us submit completely to Him. "Submission" is the religion whereby we recognize God's absolute authority, and reach an unshakable conviction that God ALONE possesses all power; no other entity possesses any power that is independent of Him. The natural result of such a realization is to devote our lives and our worship absolutely to God ALONE. This is the First Commandment in all the scriptures, including the Old Testament, the New Testament, and this Final Testament (Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Mark 12:29-30, Quran 3:18).


[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.

[Quran 2:284] To GOD belongs everything in the heavens and the earth. Whether you declare your innermost thoughts, or keep them hidden, GOD holds you responsible for them. He forgives whomever He wills, and punishes whomever He wills. GOD is Omnipotent.

     Attributes of God
[Quran 3:26] Say, "Our god: possessor of all sovereignty. You grant sovereignty to whomever You choose, You remove sovereignty from whomever You choose. You grant dignity to whomever You choose, and commit to humiliation whomever You choose. In Your hand are all provisions. You are Omnipotent.
[3:27] "You merge the night into the day, and merge the day into the night. You produce the living from the dead, and produce the dead from the living, and You provide for whomever You choose, without limits."

     Only God Controls Happiness
[Quran 6:17] If GOD touches you with adversity, none can relieve it except He. And if He touches you with a blessing, He is Omnipotent.


May God bless us to appreciate His greatness and His omnipotence, and devote our lives and worship absolutely to Him alone.

References:
Introduction, http://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/introduction.html
Greatness of God, http://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix6.html

Peace.