Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Peace be upon you, In the western world, Christmas time is associated with good qualities: Happiness, Charity, Kindness and the Nicest possible responses. But why not live every day like that? Indeed the Quran says, these are among the traits God blesses those who submit to Him with (10:62-64, 2:3, 52:26, 41:34-36). We should see every day as a chance to repent, reform, and come closer to God. To worship Him and devote our day to Him. Then God will bless us with happiness through each day of our lives. [Quran 43:63-64] When Jesus went with the proofs, he said, "I bring to you wisdom, and to clarify some of the matters in which you dispute. You shall reverence GOD and obey me. "GOD is my Lord and your Lord, you shall worship Him alone. This is the right path." [Quran 41:33-34] Who can utter better words than one who invites to GOD, works righteousness, and says, "I am one of the submitters"? Not equal is the good response and the bad response. You shall resort to the nicest possible response. Thus, the one who used to be your enemy, may become your best friend. [Quran 10:62] Absolutely, GOD's allies have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve. They are those who believe and lead a righteous life. For them, joy and happiness in this world, as well as in the Hereafter. This is GOD's unchangeable law. Such is the greatest triumph. *10:62-64 Most people think that they have to wait until the Day of Resurrection before they receive their rewards for righteousness, or the retribution for wickedness. But the Quran repeatedly assures the believers that they are guaranteed perfect happiness here in this world, now and forever. At the end of their interim here, they go directly to Paradise (see Appendix 17). Reference Christmas morning: http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/SP/2010/dec/page1.html Peace.