Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

[Quran 3:17] They are steadfast, truthful, submitting, charitable, and meditators at dawn.

	Meditation
[Quran 17:79-80] During the night, you shall meditate for extra credit, that your Lord may raise you to an honorable rank. And say, "My Lord, admit me an honorable admittance, and let me depart an honorable departure, and grant me from You a powerful support."

[Quran 39:9] Is it not better to be one of those who meditate in the night, prostrating and staying up, being aware of the Hereafter, and seeking the mercy of their Lord? ...

[Quran 73:6-8] The meditation at night is more effective, and more righteous. You have a lot of time during the day for other matters. You shall commemorate the name of your Lord, to come ever closer and closer to Him.


The Quran reminds us to meditate on God and remember Him frequently. While there are scientific studies showing the benefits of meditation, our goal as Submitters is to grow our souls closer to our Lord.

God tells us meditation allows us to gain extra credit with Him. And don't we all want that?


References:
Quranic Verses Encouraging Meditation, https://www.masjidtucson.org/God/meditationverses.html
The A-B-Cs of Meditation, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2007/aug/page1.html
Meditation: and the science behind it, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2015/apr/page3.html
The Importance of Meditation, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2018/apr/page4.html

Peace.