Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

	Fasting Emphasized and Modified*
[Quran 2:183] O you who believe, fasting is decreed for you, as it was decreed for those before you, that you may attain salvation.
*2:183-187 Like all duties in Submission, fasting was decreed through Abraham (22:78, Appendices 9 & 15). ...


There are many good reasons to fast. For example, fasting helps us attain salvation (Quran 2:183-187), helps us prioritize the soul over the body, provides us with opportunities to remember God, reminds us to appreciate the gift of guidance, etc. But the benefits in part depend on our intentions and what we are trying to do for our souls. For example, are we actively trying to improve a spiritual practice, e.g., meditation? Or cut down on negative thoughts by trying to remember God when they strike?

Let us be mindful of our intentions to please God and grow our souls each day during our fast. And pray to God to help us through it.


References
Ramadan, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2024/mar/page2.html
Focus on Growing our Souls this Ramadan, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2015/jun/page2.html

Peace.