Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

[Quran 5:9] GOD promises those who believe and lead a righteous life forgiveness and a great recompense.

[Quran 2:268] The devil promises you poverty and commands you to commit evil, while GOD promises you forgiveness from Him and grace. GOD is Bounteous, Omniscient.

[Quran 4:120] He promises them and entices them; what the devil promises is no more than an illusion.

Satan frequently plays on our weaknesses including the love of money and possessions. On the other hand, God tells us that money is a test (Quran 8:28, 64:15). He teaches us not to idolize property (Quran 18:32-42) and forbids gambling (Quran 2:219, 5:90-91).

While Satan entices people with fleeting gains, in the long run -- humans invariably fall victim to disastrous consequences to their health and happiness. For example, research has shown that Las Vegas, has one of the highest suicide rates in the country. So, if we truly want to be happy in this life and the Hereafter, our best choice is to believe in God's promise.

May God help us so we keep our focus on Him alone and are not diverted from Him by mere illusions (Quran 35:5). And to remind ourselves that God never breaks His promise (Quran 39:20).

The Righteous
[Quran 39:20] As for those who reverence their Lord, they will have mansions upon mansions constructed for them, with flowing streams. This is GOD's promise, and GOD never breaks His promise.



References:
Gambling, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2011/sep/page1.html
Lord, I was born a gambling man, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2016/sep/page1.html
Quran forbids Lottery and Gambling, https://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/faq/gambling_lottery_islam.html

Peace.