Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

[Quran 18:57] Who are more evil than those who are reminded of their Lord's proofs, then disregard them, without realizing what they are doing. Consequently, we place shields on their hearts to prevent them from understanding it (the Quran), and deafness in their ears. Thus, no matter what you do to guide them, they can never ever be guided.

     Only God Guides
[Quran 28:56] You cannot guide the ones you love. GOD is the only One who guides in accordance with His will, and in accordance with His knowledge of those who deserve the guidance.


We cannot guide anyone. God is the only One who guides. We don't know who deserves guidance, only God knows that. We must remember that when we try to deliver the message to family or friends. Our responsibility is to invite to the message as clearly and truthfully as we can, using guidelines from the Quran. But we can't be attached to the outcome. If the person is meant to hear, they will hear. God will guide them. If they are closed to the message, even if they seem receptive, they will not get it.

May God guide us in the right path (Quran 1:6).


References:
Inviting to God, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/inviting_to_God.html
Guidance--A Gift From God, http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2007/may/page1.html

Peace.