Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

God's support for believers is continuous and is all we need (Quran 3:150, 3:159, 22:40, 33:48, 47:7, 61:10-13). Submitters know God never burdens a soul beyond its means (Quran 2:286, 6:152, 7:42, 23:62). Believers implore God, seek forgiveness and steadfastly submit knowing God is fully aware of, and in control of every situation (Quran 10:61, 53:32). From the example of God parting the sea for the Children of Israel we learn that God can protect believers even against the most powerful disbelievers in the world (Quran 3:160, 5:12, 9:40, 13:11, 26:60-66, 18:14, 28:10).

[Quran 2:286] GOD never burdens a soul beyond its means: to its credit is what it earns, and against it is what it commits. "Our Lord, do not condemn us if we forget or make mistakes. Our Lord, and protect us from blaspheming against You, like those before us have done. Our Lord, protect us from sinning until it becomes too late for us to repent. Pardon us and forgive us. You are our Lord and Master. Grant us victory over the disbelieving people."

[Quran 3:160] If GOD supports you, none can defeat you. And if He abandons you, who else can support you? In GOD the believers shall trust.

[Quran 47:7] O you who believe, if you support GOD, He will support you, and strengthen your foothold.

[Quran 3:173-174] When the people say to them, "People have mobilized against you; you should fear them," this only strengthens their faith and they say, "GOD suffices us; He is the best Protector." They have deserved GOD's blessings and grace. No harm ever touches them, for they have attained GOD's approval. GOD possesses infinite grace.

       Happiness Now, and Forever
[Quran 22:15] If anyone thinks that GOD cannot support him in this life and in the Hereafter, let him turn completely to (his Creator in) heaven, and sever (his dependence on anyone else). He will then see that this plan eliminates anything that bothers him.


May God guide us to believe He is doing everything and trust in Him.


Reference:
God is in control, http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2004/feb/page4.html
Tests help develop our souls, http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2012/aug/page1.html
God's love, is it unconditional? http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2000/mar/page1.html

Peace.