Be Reverent

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and strive in His cause, that you may succeed.

In this world, people like to attain high ranks. Whether it’s excellence in sports or business, or winning political office or becoming superstar entertainers.  We are taught from a young age to strive to be the best we can. But what about striving to reverence God? Because whatever I’m striving for in this world, striving to reverence God provides better rewards, eternal rewards.

[83:22] The righteous have deserved bliss.  [83:23] On luxurious furnishings they watch. [83:24] You recognize in their faces the joy of bliss.  [83:25] Their drinks will be spiced with nectar. [83:26] Its spice is like musk. This is what the competitors should compete for.

When it comes to being reverent of God, it’s a form of striving we can all do.  It doesn’t matter if we’re rich or poor. Tall or short. Young or old. Everyone can work hard to be reverent in the Salat. Satan is trying to distract us. And by building the mental discipline to be focused during the Salat, it’s a stepping stone to being mindful of God through our day, God willing.

 

[29:45] You shall recite what is revealed to you of the scripture, and observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), for the Contact Prayers prohibit evil and vice. But the remembrance of GOD (through Salat) is the most important objective. GOD knows everything you do.

All other creatures already reverence God. We humans are the ones trying to catch up.

[13:13] The thunder praises His glory, and so do the angels, out of reverence for Him. He sends the lightning bolts, which strike in accordance with His will. Yet, they argue about GOD, though His power is awesome.

[16:49] To GOD prostrates everything in the heavens and everything on earth ― every creature―and so do the angels; without the least arrogance. [16:50] They reverence their Lord, high above them, and they do what they are commanded to do. [16:51] GOD has proclaimed: “Do not worship two gods; there is only one god. You shall reverence Me alone.”

[42:5] The heavens above them almost shatter, out of reverence for Him, and the angels praise and glorify their Lord, and they ask forgiveness for those on earth. Absolutely, GOD is the Forgiver, Most Merciful.

Let’s all work on reverencing God more and more, following His commands, and being mindful of Him in all the things we do.

 

[3:30] The day will come when each soul will find all the good works it had done brought forth. As for the evil works, it will wish that they were far, far removed. GOD alerts you that you shall reverence Him alone. GOD is Compassionate towards the people.

[16:51] GOD has proclaimed: “Do not worship two gods; there is only one god. You shall reverence Me alone.”

[33:39] Those who deliver GOD’s messages, and who reverence Him alone, shall never fear anyone but GOD. GOD is the most efficient reckoner.

God promises eternal rewards for those who do.

[39:73] Those who reverenced their Lord will be led to Paradise in throngs. When they get to it, and its gates are opened, its guards will say, “Peace be upon you; you have won. Therefore, you abide herein forever.”

[39:74] They will say, "Praise be to GOD, who fulfilled His promise to us, and made us inherit the earth, enjoying Paradise as we please." What a beautiful recompense for the workers!

[39:75] You will see the angels floating around the throne, glorifying and praising their Lord. After the equitable judgment is issued to all, it will be proclaimed: "Praise be to GOD, Lord of the universe."

Faiz