Sunday, August 26, 2012

Letter to Julia 20120827

In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.

Hello Julia, my love, my darling.  How are you feeling today?  Please don't overwork yourself.  Just take it easy, just take your time, my lady.  I'm just here doing my daily routine, waiting for when Allah allows us to be happily married.  I don't go anywhere new, I don't do any thing new.  I wake up, I take a shower, I post a letter to my sweetie, I eat lunch, I drink coffee, I voice train, I do yard work, I take a shower, I eat dinner, I produce music, I watch TV, then I sleep, all done with prayers in between.  There are no more loves for me, now that I've found you.  Just the routine, and the waiting.

I told my Dad the other day that I don't care if I never leave the kampung ever again for the rest of my life, except to do my Hajj.  Yes my love, that is how I feel.  I've had enough travel, or I'm too lazy, whatever.  If you wish to go somewhere, then I must accompany you.  Also, I made a promise to the mysterious piano player.  But otherwise for me, no more travel.  Sure, it's a step down from the "honors" and hotels of touring, but I am trying to build something here.  A tourist attraction.  Julia's house.
InsyaAllah.

Qur'an 20120827

In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.

20.  To any that desires the harvest of the Hereafter, We give increase in his harvest, and to any that desires the harvest of this world, We grant somewhat thereof, but he has no share or lot in the Hereafter.

21.  What!  Have they partners who have established for them some religion without the permission of Allah?  Had it not been for the Decree of Judgement, the matter would have been decided between them.  But verily the wrongdoers will have a grievous Penalty.

22.  You will see the wrongdoers in fear on account of what they have earned, and that must fall on them.  But those who believe, and work righteous deeds will be in the luxurious meads of the Garden.  They shall have from their Lord, all that they wish for.  That will indeed be the magnificent bounty.

23.  That is whereof Allah gives Glad Tidings to God's servants who believe and do righteous deeds.  Say, "No reward do I ask of you for this except the love of those near of kin."  And if anyone earns any good, We shall give him an increase in good thereof, for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, most Ready to Appreciate.

24.  What!  Do they say, "He has forged a falsehood against Allah?"  But if Allah willed, God could seal up your heart, and Allah blots out vanity, and proves the Truth by God's Words, for God knows well the secrets of all hearts.

25.  God is the One who accepts repentance from God's servants, and forgives sins, and God knows all that you do.

Consultation 42:20-25
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No reward do I ask of you for this except the love of those near of kin.