Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

God's provision of water is essential for our lives (Quran 16:10-11, 5:6, 6:99, etc.). We drink water directly, or as part of milk or coffee. We use water for ablution and washing dishes. Water is needed for growing food and feeding animals. Our basic industrial activities like refining steel or making cars and computers also need large amounts of water.

[Quran 21:30] Do the unbelievers not realize that the heaven and the earth used to be one solid mass that we exploded into existence? And from water we made all living things. Would they believe?

[Quran 15:19-20] As for the earth, we constructed it, and placed on it stabilizers (mountains), and we grew on it a perfect balance of everything. We made it habitable for you,* and for creatures you do not provide for.

*15:20 When we send astronauts into space, we provide them with precisely measured quantities of food, water, and oxygen. God created the spaceship Earth with billions of astronauts who work and reproduce; He supplied them with a self-supporting system that generates oxygen, fresh water, and a great variety of delicious foods and drinks.



May God help us to reflect upon His perfect design and be appreciative every day.


Peace.


References
Water: part of God's Perfect Design, http://www.masjidtucson.org/God/greatness/Gods_design_water_and_life.html
Water, A Precious Gift, http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/SP/2011/may/page1.html
Quran, The Final Testament, http://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/