Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

True believers live a daily striving to keep up with the divine standards of leading a righteous life. For them, every day is an opportunity to practice perseverance, hold fast to the teachings of Quran, earn credit and grow their souls. Submitters recognize that their real job is to worship God Alone (Quran 51:56). They work hard at it that they may redeem themselves (Quran 90:4) by God's Grace (Quran 7:43).

Reflection question: Humans work hard for success in this world. Do we work as hard (or harder) for the everlasting Hereafter?


[Quran 90:4] We created the human being to work hard (to redeem himself).*
*90:4 See the Introduction and Appendix 7 for the purpose behind our creation.

       The Purpose of Our Existence
[Quran 51:56] I did not create the jinns and the humans except to worship Me alone.
[51:57] I need no provisions from them, nor do I need them to feed Me.
[51:58] GOD is the Provider, the Possessor of all power, the Supreme.


Reference:
The Self's Holy War, http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2013/dec/page1.html
Quran The Final Testament, Introduction, http://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/introduction.html
Why Were We Created? http://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix7.html

Peace.