Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

	Luqmãn's Wisdom
[Quran 31:12] We have endowed Luqmãn with wisdom: "You shall be appreciative of GOD." Whoever is appreciative is appreciative for his own good. As for those who turn unappreciative, GOD is in no need, Praiseworthy.

[Quran 16:78] GOD brought you out of your mothers' bellies knowing nothing, and He gave you the hearing, the eyesight, and the brains, that you may be appreciative.

[Quran 16:18] If you count GOD's blessings, you cannot possibly encompass them. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.


One of the neglected virtues in our daily existence is appreciation. We often take our parents, spouses, children, brothers and sisters, friends, ... for granted and we rarely let them know we appreciate them.

Similarly, all the blessings from God, material or otherwise, may become so much a part of our lives that we forget their existence. Unfortunately, it is our tendency not to appreciate things until something happens to them. But it may be too late then.

Why not appreciate God's blessings to us when we can? Why not take the time and reflect on what God has bestowed on us? Not only once a year, on Thanksgiving day, or during some religious days, but every day of our lives. Let us thank God for His blessings, and also appreciate the people we love. If we do, we will be appreciated by these people, but more importantly by God, who promises to give us more because we value His blessings.

Reflection question: What are we thankful for today?


References:
Everyday is Thanksgiving, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2020/nov/page3.html
Thanksgiving, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2021/nov/page1.html
Thanksgiving (more to be thankful for), https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2021/dec/page1.html

Peace.