Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

	Knowing God
[Quran 10:61] You do not get into any situation, nor do you recite any Quran, nor do you do anything, without us being witnesses thereof as you do it. Not even an atom's weight is out of your Lord's control, be it in the heavens or the earth. Nor is there anything smaller than an atom, or larger, that is not recorded in a profound record.

	God is in Full Control
[Quran 35:11] GOD created you from dust, then from a tiny drop, then He causes you to reproduce through your spouses. No female becomes pregnant, nor gives birth, without His knowledge. No one survives for a long life, and no one's life is snapped short, except in accordance with a pre-existing record. This is easy for GOD.


Who is God? This is a profound question. And can we know who He is? Yes, because He tells us who He is in the Quran. Belief in God is valid only if one recognizes God's qualities, such as the fact that God controls everything (Quran 8:17). Without knowing God, there is no belief (Quran 23:84-90).

Consider the recent COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Some people panic, unsure of what the future holds for them and their loved ones. But, if we can believe that God controls everything, we can find peace. With God's help we won't grieve over anything we miss nor be proud of what He has given us including good health (Quran 57:22).

Reflection question: How have the recent events affected our worship of God?


Reference:
Who is God? https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2020/jan/page1.html
God is running everything, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2005/sep/page1.html

Peace.