Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

	Kill Your Ego*
[Quran 2:54] Recall that Moses said to his people, "O my people, you have wronged your souls by worshiping the calf. You must repent to your Creator. You shall kill your egos. This is better for you in the sight of your Creator." He did redeem you. He is the Redeemer, Most Merciful.
*2:54 It is the ego that led to Satan's fall. It is the ego that caused our exile to this world, and it is the ego that is keeping most of us from redemption to God's Kingdom.


All of us have an ego, which caused our exile to this world. Arrogance is part of that ego. Arrogance, according to a dictionary definition, is: 1) An offensive display of superiority or self-importance, 2) Overbearing pride, 3) haughtiness. Unfortunately, this weakness makes us susceptible to being duped by Satan as our parents were when they were evicted from Paradise (Quran 7:27). While we cannot prevent Satan from whispering to us, we can seek refuge in God when the devil whispers to us. We can implore God for guidance, follow His commands, and learn from the wisdom in His scripture.

May God forgive us, help us work on killing our egos, and help us to be kind and humble (Quran 52:26).


References:
Arrogance, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2025/may/page1.html
Ego, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/1999/mar/page1.html


Peace.