Friday, February 20, 2015

Letter to Erin 20150220

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

Lately there has been so much garbage on Google under your search string.  Some of them get top ranking in the search even with only one view.  Yeah, fame is not a blessing.  So obviously, I cannot take every video seriously but more than that, I can only consider the professional productions under familiar names with any ounce of credibility.  If you are trying to communicate something to me, I'm afraid you are going to have to be smarter than your detractors.  And yes my beloved darling Erin, I have feelings too.

Marriage is certainly a very serious business, and with us it is even more serious considering who we are.  I remind you again that I cannot be married to a non-Muslim.  As for the actual wedding, there will have to be two wedding ceremonies: the first one for me, and the second one for you, and both of them Islamic.  I want a simple ceremony at the local mosque, followed by your housewarming party.  You can have whatever ceremony you please, for I'm sure your bosses and your family will want to get involved.  I'm sure you have gotten hooked on sandy tropical beaches but before you make me travel to an unfamiliar place under vague security protocols, please check out Langkawi, Malaysia.  Yeah it's a tourist trap, but it's pretty.  You must place your trust in my conduct of our business of marriage.  For I am your husband and I study the Qur'an, where I receive inspiration and guidance from Allah, that Allah will grant us security and happiness inshaAllah.

This is a spiritual matter my dearest Erin, and there is no joking about it.  You are such a sweetheart Erin, and I want you to be happy with me, and us to be happy together.  I love you, and I need you.