God's political system is based on unanimous consensus reached through mutual consultation and free expression, not a bare majority imposing its view on the minority.1, 2
A guided believer is devoted to God alone and rejoices in any other believer devoted to God alone, whatever name that believer gives his or her religion.1
There is absolutely no need to divide the religion, because God gave an example through His messenger.1
Hajj can be a great conference of submitters from distant nations responding to God alone, and we should ask God for the chance to make pilgrimage in our lifetime.1, 2
The community sends Qurans and other reading materials to incarcerated brothers and invites readers to sponsor this.1
The gathering of pilgrims lets people set aside prejudice, feel united under one Creator, and promote the best community, one that advocates righteousness and forbids evil.1, 2
Opinions formed beyond the scripture should not be forced on others; differing views should be respected, discussed amicably, and left alone if they do not seriously affect the rites of faith.1, 2, 3
Submitters should listen to each other during disagreements rather than fight, and say peace when discussion is exhausted, without letting differences distract from worshiping God alone.1
When dealing with others' possible idol worship, we must avoid jumping to conclusions or name calling and should remind people amicably, since many are sincere and correct themselves.1
The community's library project aims to place Dr. Khalifa's English translation of the Quran in every possible library, starting with local libraries, and seeks more volunteers.1, 2, 3
Believers should ally themselves with believers rather than disbelievers and keep company with those who worship God day and night, not turning away for worldly vanities.1, 2
God does not leave us alone in fighting the ego; He gives us the Quran as a guide, study meetings, and the support of fellow submitters.1, 2, 3
The 24th United Submitters Annual Conference is planned for July 31 to August 2, 2009, in Sacramento, California.1
Reminding benefits the believers, so the community sends weekly email reminders and invites every submitter to join the list.1, 2, 3
Submitters will reach differing understandings as they study, so they must kill their egos and treat each other with respect, trusting God to guide the worthy.1
Hajj shows universal brotherhood, as pilgrims of all colors and languages display unity and self control on a mass scale.1
Submitters should live together peacefully and worship God alone without sectarian bias, since believers are one family who must keep the peace among themselves.1, 2
The annual Submitters conference is an opportunity to remember God, increase knowledge, and meet fellow believers.1
The annual United Submitters conference in Dallas is an opportunity to remember God, increase knowledge, and meet fellow believers, with attendance by invitation only.1, 2
The annual Submitters conference is an opportunity to remember God, increase knowledge, and meet brethren in faith.1
Disagreements among submitter communities are unavoidable and part of the test, and each believer is responsible for his own guidance, since others going astray cannot hurt him.1, 2
There is only one source to worship and follow, God and the Quran, and believers must treat each other well and patiently even when they disagree.1, 2
A person in prison who hears the message of Islam, accepts it, and makes the declaration is a Muslim and should be treated as one by Muslims everywhere.1, 2
Believers are one family, so submitters should keep unity among themselves and show tolerance toward others at different places on the path.1, 2
Singing the praises of God together in zikr lifts the spirit and unites the community.1
Believers are commanded to be steadfast, persevere, be united, and observe God so that they may succeed.1
Reminding is commanded because the reminder benefits the believers.1
Sharing experiences with fellow submitters helps, because they can give advice from the Quran and a fresh perspective, and God teaches us through different people.1, 2
Submitters should look out for the obstacles others face and encourage them, exhorting one another to be steadfast and kind.1, 2
The Friday congregational prayer provides submitters with accountability and an opportunity to see one another.1, 2
God's servants must treat each other in the best possible manner, because the devil always tries to drive a wedge among them.1
Birds flying in a V formation take turns leading and share the work roughly equally, glorifying God by following His commandments and submitting to His will.1
Submitters should learn from the birds' cooperation, submission, and sacrifice for others in order to become better Submitters.1
The Quran teaches that the believers' affairs are based on consultation, and the shared translation project follows this principle.1
Believers should not condemn each other but worry about their own necks, since what others do is between them and God, who is the Judge.1, 2, 3, 4
When understandings of a verse differ, neither person should judge or dispute the other unless the understanding is obviously against God's laws, and even then argue in the best manner.1, 2, 3, 4
Since believers share the same road map, they should take the same exit to reach their common destination.1
Despite differences of language, culture and ritual, people of many religions share a familiar basic message of appreciating God's blessings.1
Reading materials for Young Enlightened Submitters are available on the internet at submission.org/yes.1, 2
The Quran cultivates service, respect, and tolerance so that people together can build the best community, one that advocates righteousness.1, 2
Believers must treat each other in the best manner because Satan always tries to divide them, and once divided they are easier prey.1, 2
Believing men and women are allies who should consult one another, stay with the believers, and help one another avoid sin.1, 2
Disagreeing must never become being disagreeable; we must debate even non-submitters in the nicest manner, and be even nicer with fellow submitters.1, 2
Even the Friday Congregational Prayer is a chance to learn from one another, and being kind to each other benefits ourselves most.1