Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

Sometimes we feel fairly overwhelmed by the dismal state of the world in general, or the country we live in. Satan sows chaos all around us and every new day seems to bring more of the same. When talking with those who believe in God, we comfort each other by remembering that God is in full control and that He has a reason for everything.  While we are helpless and ineffectual, God alone has all power. [Quran 10:65] Do not be saddened by their utterances. All power belongs to GOD. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient.

No matter what happens around us, we must hold fast to God.

[Quran 4:146] Only those who repent, reform, hold fast to GOD, and devote their religion absolutely to GOD alone, will be counted with the believers. GOD will bless the believers with a great recompense.

[Quran 4:175] Those who believe in GOD, and hold fast to Him, He will admit them into mercy from Him, and grace, and will guide them to Him in a straight path.  

[Quran 8:45] O you who believe, when you encounter an army, you shall hold fast and commemorate GOD frequently, that you may succeed.


May God help us be absolutely devoted to Him alone, and hold fast to Him.


References:
Hold Fast to GOD, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2019/nov/page1.html
Steadfastness, trait of the Submitters, https://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/perspectives/more/traits/steadfastness_trait_submitters.html

Peace.