Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

God, the Almighty, Most Wise, teaches us that there is a good reason for everything (Quran 18:71-82). We may not always understand what's happening in the world around us. But, it is a blessing to know that God is in control (Quran 10:61). If we submit to God and worship Him day and night, He will take away fear and grief from us and bless us with happiness (Quran 10:62-64).

	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.
	Happiness: Now and Forever*
[10:62] Absolutely, GOD's allies have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.
[10:63] They are those who believe and lead a righteous life.
[10:64] For them, joy and happiness in this world, as well as in the Hereafter. This is GOD's unchangeable law. Such is the greatest triumph.
[10:65] Do not be saddened by their utterances. All power belongs to GOD. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient.
*10:62-64 Most people think that they have to wait until the Day of Resurrection before they receive their rewards for righteousness, or the retribution for wickedness. But the Quran repeatedly assures the believers that they are guaranteed perfect happiness here in this world, now and forever. At the end of their interim here, they go directly to Paradise (see Appendix 17).


May God help us trust in Him and be devoted to Him alone.


References:
Knowing God, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/videos/vid.php?vid=ospZqOXEAGc
God is running everything, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/SP/2005/sep/page1.html
God is in control, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2004/feb/page4.html

Peace.