Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

[Quran 16:120] Abraham was indeed an exemplary vanguard in his submission to GOD, a monotheist who never worshiped idols.

Abraham is a wonderful example for us. In sura 26, Abraham shows his wisdom and understanding of God's complete control.

[Quran 26:75] He said, "Do you see these idols that you worship. [26:76] "You and your ancestors. [26:77] "I am against them, for I am devoted only to the Lord of the universe. [26:78] "The One who created me, and guided me. [26:79] "The One who feeds me and waters me. [26:80] "And when I get sick, He heals me. [26:81] "The One who puts me to death, then brings me back to life. [26:82] "The One who hopefully will forgive my sins on the Day of Judgment. [26:83] "My Lord, grant me wisdom, and include me with the righteous. [26:84] "Let the example I set for the future generations be a good one. [26:85] "Make me one of the inheritors of the blissful Paradise.

Abraham says you see these idols, I totally reject them and I will be devoted only to God. And then he goes on to say who God is--He is the Lord of the universe, He created us, He guides us, He feeds and waters us--all provisions come from God. And Abraham knows that when he gets sick, it's God who heals. We bring sickness on ourselves, but God is the only One who can make us better. And if we implore Him during illness or hard times, then those times become blessings and God brings us out of them. God knows our time of death and He brings us back on the Day of Resurrection. Then Abraham says "hopefully" God will forgive him. This is a beloved friend of God and he's still worried about his own neck. He's never cocky about making it, always striving to do better. He asks for wisdom and asks to be with the righteous in Paradise. And his example is certainly one we want to emulate.

References:
Abraham: Original Messenger of Islam, https://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix9.html
Being an ambassador of Submission, https://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/setting_a_good_example.html

Peace.