Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

[Quran 16:114] ... you shall eat from GOD's provisions everything that is lawful and good, and be appreciative of GOD's blessings, if you do worship Him alone.

[Quran 27:60-62] Who is the One who created the heavens and the earth? Who is the One who sends down to you from the sky water, whereby we produce gardens full of beauty--you could not possibly manufacture its trees? ... Who is the One who made the earth habitable, caused rivers to run through it, placed on it mountains, and created a barrier between the two waters? ... Who is the One who rescues those who become desperate and call upon Him, relieves adversity, and makes you inheritors of the earth? ...


Once a year, people in countries including the United States observe Thanksgiving. George Washington proclaimed it was the duty of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor.

As Submitters, should we not treat each day as a day of thanksgiving to God? Is not God the One who provides for us? Who takes care of us and protects us? Who else but God can guide and forgive us? Who else but God has created the heavens and earth? Who sends down water from the sky (Quran 27:60-64)? And of course, God does so much more. Praise be to God!

May God help us be appreciative.


References:
Do we thank God enough? https://masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2009/nov/page1.html
A great time for giving thanks to God, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2014/nov/page4.html
Thanksgiving Proclamation of George Washington, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/1999/nov/page3.html

Peace.