July 1996: Page 1, 2, 3, 4

Submitters Perspective

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Blessing in Disguise?

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life, that He will make them sovereigns on earth, as He did for those before them, and will establish for them the religion He has chosen for them, and will substitute peace and security for them in place of fear. All this because they worship Me alone; they never set up any idols beside Me. Those who disbelieve after this are the truly wicked. [24:55]

There is one important catch: you must be absolutely positive that you have found the pure Islam, not the Islam that is distorted by traditions and superstitions.

[Editor’s note: This article was originally written by Dr. Rashad Khalifa. It was published in Muslim Perspective, February, 1985.

For all of us who make mistakes, let us remember not to despair of God’s mercy; let us repent, reform and reflect on the following verses from Sura 25 titled “the Statue Book.” These are some of the traits of righteous people.]

The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace.

In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord, and fall prostrate.

And they say, “Our Lord, spare us the agony of Hell; its retribution is horrendous. It is the worst abode; the worst destiny.”

When they give, they are neither extravagant nor stingy; they give in moderation.

 

Last Reminder

11th Annual International Conference
United Submitters

August 9-11, 1996
Houston, Texas

The conference registration fee is $57 per person. The fee is $29 for children 5-12 years old. Children under 5 are free. The registration fee covers two lunches and two dinners, and miscellaneous conference expenses. It does NOT include the hotel room charges.

We made special arrangements with a first class hotel and reserved rooms for our group. The special rate is $72 per room per night (for example, a single adult pays $72 total for 2 nights assuming double occupancy). The room rate includes full breakfast. Participants pay the room charges to the hotel directly on departure.

Please make your plans right away to attend the conference. If you travel by air, you need to fly into Houston Intercontinental airport. The hotel has free shuttle service from the airport.

Registrations for the conference must be received by July 21. Please send the registration fees to:

ICS/MASJID TUCSON
PO BOX 43476
TUCSON, AZ 85733-3476

Registration highlights and notes:

  • Adults: $57
  • Children (ages 5-12): $29
  • Children under 5: Free
  • Room charges paid to the hotel directly at check-out.
  • You do not have to make reservations for the hotel. We make the reservations for you. Please do not delay your registration.
  • You can stay at the hotel before and after the conference dates at the special rate for ICS.
  • Notify us right away if you would like give a talk at the conference. Indicate your topic. The time allotted for talks is 15-20 minutes.
Attendance at the conference is by registration and invitation only. We appreciate your prompt response. God willing, we will see you in Houston.

They never implore beside God any other god, nor do they kill anyone—for God has made life sacred—except in the course of justice. Nor do they commit adultery. Those who commit these offenses will have to pay.

Retribution is doubled for them on the Day of Resurrection, and they abide therein humiliated.

Exempted are those who repent, believe, and lead a righteous life. God transforms their sins into credits. God is Forgiver, Most Merciful

Those who repent and lead a righteous life, God redeems them; a complete redemption.

They do not bear false witness. When they encounter vain talk, they ignore it

When reminded of their Lord’s revelations, they never react to them as if they were deaf and blind.

And they say, “Our Lord, let our spouses and children be a source of joy for us, and keep us in the forefront of the righteous.”

These are the ones who attain Paradise in return for their steadfastness; they are received therein with joyous greetings and peace.

Eternally they abide therein; what a beautiful destiny; what a beautiful abode.

Say, “You attain value at my Lord only through your worship. But if you disbelieve, you incur the inevitable consequences.” [25:63-77]