Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

     Kill Your Ego*
[Quran 2:54] Recall that Moses said to his people, "O my people, you have wronged your souls by worshiping the calf. You must repent to your Creator. You shall kill your egos. This is better for you in the sight of your Creator." He did redeem you. He is the Redeemer, Most Merciful.
*2:54 It is the ego that led to Satan's fall. It is the ego that caused our exile to this world, and it is the ego that is keeping most of us from redemption to God's Kingdom.


One barrier to appreciating God is the ego. And what is it about the ego that stops us from being appreciative? The ego tends to make it about "us" rather than God. For example: If we think we know best, we may not listen to good advice or suggestions that God is sending us through another human being. Or, if someone asks us a question, instead of appreciating the opportunity God sent us and asking His help to provide a good answer, we may think it's an opportunity to show off our knowledge.

Each person is different, so we need to see how our life may be affected by ego. And ask God's help to overcome it.

May God help us to have open minds and hearts to grow our souls. May God forgive us and help us learn from our mistakes to do better, make us knowledgeable, help us kill our egos, and show us how to be appreciative.

References:
Ego Hinders Appreciation, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2021/may/page3.html
Ego, https://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/perspectives/more/traits/ego.html

Peace.