Marine Invertebrates

Cont’d from page 3

We know so little about all the invertebrates in the oceans. Many are so tiny that they have escaped our notice; many live so deep that we have never ventured into their world. As submitters, we know that God made all these creatures for us to appreciate and enjoy.

In the creation of the heavens and the earth, the alternation of night and day, the ships that roam the ocean for the benefit of the people, the water that GOD sends down from the sky to revive dead land and to spread in it all kinds of creatures, the manipulation of the winds, and the clouds that are placed between the sky and the earth, there are sufficient proofs for people who understand. [2:164]

Lydia K.

God Willing 21st Annual Conference United Submitters August 4-6, 2006 Tucson, AZ God willing mark your calendars and make plans for the 2006 Annual Conference of the Submitters. We set up a web page on the internet to circulate the conference information at www.masjidtucson.org/conference/ God willing, the page will be updated as more details become available. Note: The communities that want to host the conference for 2007 should have their proposals ready by the conference time, God willing.

Distraction Recognition

Cont’d from page 2

Since accountability is increased with acquiring more knowledge, it is only logical that God tests our steadfastness. In addition, He has already sent many answers in His mathematically structured guide-book, the Quran, if we look and truly seek an answer. Our salvation does not hinge on receiving of a proof or a sign, but our salvation does depend on what we do with the guidance that comes with these proofs. As we lose focus on the message to all sorts of distractions, we may lose understanding as well.

God makes the facts speak for themselves, as He has time and time again in the past. And, God willing, He will find us patient in the process. No matter how many supporting proofs God sends with His message, the message still is worship God alone. This remains our main goal and, with God’s help, we will try to stay focused in order to strive and promote that objective.

Donna A.