Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

	The Purpose of Our Existence
[Quran 51:56] I did not create the jinns and the humans except to worship Me alone.

[Quran 35:5] O people, GOD's promise is the truth; therefore, do not be distracted by this lowly life. Do not be diverted from GOD by mere illusions.

	Re-arrange Your Priorities
[Quran 29:64] This worldly life is no more than vanity and play, while the abode of the Hereafter is the real life, if they only knew.


This world is full of blessings that can distract us away from God if we are not careful. While our families and provisions are a blessing from God, if we focus on them and forget God they become a distraction. Additionally, in today's digital age we are surrounded by news, sports, social media and more forms of entertainment than we can count.

God created us for one purpose--to worship Him alone (Quran 51:56). Every day we should ask ourselves: Are we using the little time we have left to worship God? Are we remembering and observing Him or are we getting caught up in the illusion of this world? The choice is ours to make.


References
The First Pillar of Islam (Submission), http://masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix13.html
Why Were We Created? https://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix7.html or watch video at https://youtu.be/LKrk3v00r80
Friday Sermon by Dr. Khalifa (1 Jan 1988), https://youtu.be/E5wzQ_-6_bg?t=1453

Peace.