Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

Many verses in the Quran begin: "O you who believe…". In these verses God isn't talking to the idol worshipers. He's not talking to the disbelievers. Therefore, these verses contain what we, as would-be believers need, to become more righteous, more God-conscious, more appreciative, and more aware of the dangers of straying off of God's path.

[Quran 2:208] O you who believe, you shall embrace total submission; do not follow the steps of Satan, for he is your most ardent enemy.

[Quran 59:18] O you who believe, you shall reverence GOD, and let every soul examine what it has sent ahead for tomorrow. You shall reverence GOD; GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do.

A common theme in many verses addressed to those who believe is to observe God. This is an important part of striving to be a believer—coming to understand who God is, to reverence His awesome power, and to be appreciative of Him. (Quran 66:8, 33:70, 49:1, 8:24, 9:119, 3:200 and others). 

[Quran 3:102] O you who believe, you shall observe GOD as He should be observed, and do not die except as Submitters.

[Quran 3:200] O you who believe, you shall be steadfast, you shall persevere, you shall be united, you shall observe GOD, that you may succeed.

May God help us observe the verses addressed to us.

Peace.


References
O You Who Believe: http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/SP/2012/sep/page1.html
Traits of the Believers--A summary: http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/SP/2009/dec/page4.html