Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

     Treat Each Other Amicably
[Quran 17:53] Tell My servants to treat each other in the best possible manner, for the devil will always try to drive a wedge among them. Surely, the devil is man's most ardent enemy.

     Submitters
[Quran 41:33-35] Who can utter better words than one who invites to GOD, works righteousness, and says, "I am one of the submitters"?
 Not equal is the good response and the bad response. You shall resort to the nicest possible response. Thus, the one who used to be your enemy, may become your best friend.
 None can attain this except those who steadfastly persevere. None can attain this except those who are extremely fortunate.

     When the Devil Entices You
[41:36] When the devil whispers an idea to you, you shall seek refuge in GOD. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient.


God teaches us to be kind, humble and charitable, and to treat each other in the best possible manner (Quran 41:33-35, 52:26, 2:195, etc.). If we fail to do so, the devil will always use that to drive a wedge among us (Quran 17:53). The devil may tempt us to get annoyed and say words in anger. Or play on our ego to say words out of ignorance or arrogance. Or tempt us to insult or hurt someone instead of showing kindness and compassion. What will we do when the devil whispers to us?

May God help us to seek His guidance and seek refuge in Him, so that we may resort to the nicest possible response.


References:
How to Treat one another (from Quran), https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2021/jan/page2.html
Kindness in Tests, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2021/feb/page1.html

Peace.