Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

[Quran 3:17] They are steadfast, truthful, submitting, charitable, and meditators at dawn.

In this world, we respect those who steadfastly persevere, whether it's an employee or a student or an athlete. We expect that excellence requires hard work.

What about for our soul? The Quran teaches us to be steadfast through prosperity (Quran 38:34) and adversity (Quran 38:44). It (steadfastness) is a trait of the righteous (Quran 2:177, 3:17, 33:35, etc.).

Notably -- steadfastness is a trait that God loves (Quran 3:146). Isn't that good enough reason to be steadfast?


References:
Steadfastness, trait of the Submitters, https://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/perspectives/more/traits/steadfastness_trait_submitters.html
Steadfastness in Tests, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2014/sep/page1.html

Peace.