Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Peace be upon you, In business, some manufacturers advocate the importance of a "Just In Time" (JIT) production philosophy. The idea is to have the "right thing, at the right time, at the right place, and in the exact amount." God's system of "JIT" for His servants has been in place for thousands of years (Quran 42:27, 15:19-21, 27:60-64, 36:33-40). It is a blessing because it protects us from transgressing on earth (Quran 42:27) or hurting ourselves (Quran 17:11). [Quran 15:19] As for the earth, we constructed it, and placed on it stabilizers (mountains), and we grew on it a perfect balance of everything. [15:20] We made it habitable for you,* and for creatures you do not provide for. [15:21] There is nothing that we do not own infinite amounts thereof. But we send it down in precise measure. *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. [Quran 42:27] If GOD increased the provision for His servants, they would transgress on earth. This is why He sends it precisely measured to whomever He wills. He is fully Cognizant and Seer of His servants. [Quran 11:86] "Whatever GOD provides for you, no matter how small, is far better for you, if you are really believers. ... " References: Our Amazing Spaceship Earth, http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2007/mar/page1.html Water – part of God's Perfect Design, http://www.masjidtucson.org/God/greatness/Gods_design_water_and_life.html Stabilizers on Earth, http://masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2009/jul/page2.html Peace.