Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Peace be upon you, Arrogance causes us to become boastful and unappreciative of God. The ego (a combination of arrogance and ignorance) leads to an 'I am better than he' attitude. The ego can keep us from acknowledging our faults, causing one to slip in further into sin. It is ego that caused Satan to fall from God's Grace, and kept humans from appreciating God's omnipotence. It is the ego that prevented us humans from submitting to God when an opportunity was offered (Quran 33:72), and it is the ego that stands between most of us and redemption to God's kingdom (Quran 25:43). This is why "Kill your ego" is one of the first commandments in the Quran (Quran 2:54). As submitters we have to be careful not to let Satan use our ego get the better of us. Instead we must constantly remember and appreciate God, and give Him all credit and praise. [Quran 16:23]" Absolutely, GOD knows everything they conceal and everything they declare. He does not love those who are arrogant. [Quran 31:18] "You shall not treat the people with arrogance, nor shall you roam the earth proudly. GOD does not like the arrogant showoffs". Kill Your Ego* [Quran 2:54] Recall that Moses said to his people, "O my people, you have wronged your souls by worshiping the calf. You must repent to your Creator. You shall kill your egos. This is better for you in the sight of your Creator." He did redeem you. He is the Redeemer, Most Merciful. *2:54 It is the ego that led to Satan's fall. It is the ego that caused our exile to this world, and it is the ego that is keeping most of us from redemption to God's Kingdom. References: Introduction, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/perspectives/more/traits/ego.html Ego, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/perspectives/more/traits/ego.html Lessons from Qaroon, http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/SP/2006/mar/page4.html Peace.