Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

Consider this scenario: the President found his staff member accepted a $10 million bribe and was corrupt. He decides to fire him, but another employee attempts to intercede saying, "he's a nice guy, let him keep working for you".

What words would you use to describe this intercession? Yet, some believe intercession will allow Jesus or Muhammad to change God's mind. Would not God already know if someone deserves Heaven?

Why would Jesus, Abraham or Muhammad even wish to intercede for someone who God says is a bad person? We learn from Quran that all intercession belongs to God" (Quran 39:44). Even Abraham, God's beloved servant, could not intercede on behalf of his father (Quran 9:114).

[Quran 39:44] Say, "All intercession belongs to GOD." To Him belongs all sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, then to Him you will be returned.

More at: http://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix8.html

** Conference 2011 Request: For those not yet registered but planning to attend the conference God willing, please could you email info@masjidtucson.org with information about who all are attending. This will help with planning meals and other arrangements, God willing.  **

Peace.