Quran and the 12 Steps

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it. As a result, our lives are filled with disaster and chaos: [30:41] Disasters have spread throughout the land and sea, because of what the people have committed. He thus lets them taste the consequences of some of their works, that they may return (to the right works). 

[21:22] If there were in them (the heavens and the earth) other gods beside God, there would have been chaos. Glory be to God; the Lord with absolute authority. He is high above their claims. 

We have created our own hell and jumped right into it! [3:197] They only enjoy temporarily, then end up in Hell; what a miserable destiny. 

Recognizing this and admitting it is the beginning of the only possible solution—truly turning our wills and our lives over to God, truly submitting to Him.

Step 2 gives us hope:  Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

As Submitters we know that God is the only one who has any power, and only He can help us in any way: [1:5] You alone we worship; You alone we ask for help.

[23:88] Say, “In whose hand is all sovereignty over all things, and He is the only one who can provide help, but needs no help, if you know?”

[33:43] He is the One who helps you, together with His angels, to lead you out of darkness into the light. He is Most Merciful towards the believers.

As we come out of the darkness we can see that we have been afflicted with a spiritual illness that only God can heal: [26:80] “And when I get sick, He heals me.

And a major “medicine” for that healing is the Quran: [10:57] O people, enlightenment has come to you herein from your Lord, and healing for anything that troubles your hearts, and guidance, and mercy for the believers.

[41:44] If we made it a non-Arabic Quran they would have said, “Why did it come down in that language?” Whether it is Arabic or non-Arabic, say, “For those who believe, it is a guide and healing. …

[5:16] With it, God guides those who seek His approval. He guides them to the paths of peace, leads them out of darkness into the light by His leave, and guides them in a straight path. 

Step 3 tells us what we need to do next:  “Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.”

More next time, God willing.

Submitters striving to heal & grow our souls with Quran

Index to 2017

Submitters Perspective Articles

Steadfastly Persevere  (January)
Lessons from the Currency Invalidation in India  (January)
Reflections on Demonetization  (January)

For a Greater America  (February)
You Can Be President  (February)
God’s Warnings  (February)

Trust in God  (March)
Commemorate God  (March)
God’s Gift: Tongue  (March)

The Gift of Water  (April)
True Jihad  (April)

Ramadan: A Perfect Time to Implore God  (May)
Loan of Righteousness  (May)
Brand Ambassadors  (May)
The Peacock and the Crow  (May)

24/7  (June)
Awe  (June)

Quran: The Perfect Source  (July)
Real Intelligence  (July)

Justice  (August)
Weakness and Strength  (August)
Sura 74 and the removal of 9:128-9  (August)

Who Are We?  (September)
Hunger and Appreciation  (September)
2017 Conference Report  (September)

Choices  (October)
Lessons from Travel  (October)
Time of Death Predetermined  (October)

Giving Thanks  (November)
An Attitude of Gratitude  (November)

Goals and Priorities  (December)
Charity Water  (December)