Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

[Quran 14:34] And He gives you all kinds of things that you implore Him for. If you count GOD's blessings, you can never encompass them. Indeed, the human being is transgressing, unappreciative.

God's blessings upon us are all-encompassing. The creation of the sun, the air we breathe, the water He sends down, the gravity to keep us from floating into space, the alternation of night and day, ..., the list is endless. Among His blessings is the gift of guidance. And it's so important for us to recognize His guidance, follow it and be appreciative (Quran 2:185, 22:37). We don't want to disregard it and end up among those who are lost, in total darkness.

     Exile From God: Total Darkness
[Quran 24:40] Another allegory is that of being in total darkness in the midst of a violent ocean, with waves upon waves, in addition to thick fog. Darkness upon darkness―if he looked at his own hand, he could barely see it. Whomever GOD deprives of light, will have no light.


May God help us be appreciative of all His blessings including the gift of guidance.

References:
Blessings, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2020/nov/page1.html
Guidance--A Gift from God, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2007/may/page1.html

Peace.