Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

We are all in need of God's protection and reassurance. God's glorious Quran tells us about His advice and assurance to the first human being:

[Quran 2:37-38] Then, Adam received from his Lord words, whereby He redeemed him. He is the Redeemer, Most Merciful.
We said, "Go down therefrom, all of you. When guidance comes to you from Me, those who follow My guidance will have no fear, nor will they grieve.

God's assurance is found in all His scriptures. However, God has also told us that these assurances are conditional. In the simplest description the conditions are:
[Quran 2:62] Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the converts; anyone who (1) believes in GOD, and (2) believes in the Last Day, and (3) leads a righteous life, will receive their recompense from their Lord. They have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.

We can also pray to God for reassurance as we learn from Abraham's example (Quran 2:260).

     Every Believer Needs Assurance
[Quran 2:260] Abraham said, "My Lord, show me how You revive the dead." He said, "Do you not believe?" He said, "Yes, but I wish to reassure my heart." He said, "Take four birds, study their marks, place a piece of each bird on top of a hill, then call them to you. They will come to you in a hurry. You should know that GOD is Almighty, Most Wise."


God, by putting such verses in Quran, is inviting us too to implore Him to reassure our hearts.


References:
Enjoying God's Protection, http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/1999/feb/page3.html
Prayer: A way to build confidence in God, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/perspectives/more/prayer_build_confidence_in_God.html

Peace.