Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

[Quran 42:25] He is the One who accepts the repentance from His servants, and remits the sins. He is fully aware of everything you do.

	The Believers Repent
[Quran 66:8] O you who believe, you shall repent to GOD a firm repentance. Your Lord will then remit your sins and admit you into gardens with flowing streams. ...


There are many inadequacies, shortcomings and failings that characterize human beings (2:54, 4:27-28, 17:11, 17:67, 17:100, 18:54, 70:19-24, etc.). In fact we are here on earth because of our ignorance and transgression (Quran 33:72).

Yet, our Most Gracious, Most Merciful Lord has given us a chance to repent and redeem ourselves. And to help us make it back to Him, He has given us the natural instinct towards monotheism (Quran 30:30), the faculties to appreciate Him (Quran 16:78) and the guidance to follow (Quran 20:123).

Let us use the opportunity of life to repent, reform, hold fast to God and devote our religion absolutely to God alone (Quran 4:146), that we may attain happiness both now and in the Hereafter. 


References:
Repentance, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2024/may/page1.html
Seeking Forgiveness, https://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/seeking_forgiveness.html

Peace.