Sunday, August 4, 2013

Letter to Julia 20130805

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

Ah, you didn't like my story about the musang?  I can see it on your face!  Don't worry, my dearest.  The little critters are harmless.  Do you remember 3 Ramadans ago, I had a baby musang named Schtinky?  I couldn't keep him alive... such a shame, I would have been the only kid on my block with a pet musang.  They're just a nuisance sometimes, to have to clean up after them.

It's raining again.  It's been a wonderful Ramadan.  The only thing that's missing is you.  I dreamed last night I was building Casa de Julia.  I love you, my dearest Julia.  Please pray along with me that Allah brings us together in a happy and secure marriage soon.  By now, you should have acquired a close circle of trusted friends, from years of association.  Of special importance are the righteous ones who are sincere to God.  Do not try to bring into your intimacy those who are outside your ranks.  They already say that they hate you, and what they hide in their hearts is far worse.  You may love them, but they do not love you.  Glory to Allah, the Most High.