God does not love a coward

Not being able to hold the position of imam and the like effectively kicks me out of the Islamic bureaucracy and the financing thereof.  One may think that since I haven't received financing from the ummah, it means that they have no faith that the music is from God.  That is for God to decide.  I know the music is from God, and I have been chosen as its vessel, thus I have a responsibility to this music.  This also puts me in access to information not available to some people simply because they never bothered to look there.  For many years now I've had to face death from atheists, pagans, extremist groups, secret armies, business conflict of interest, and many many petty jealousies.  After all, God does not love a coward.

Nat, happy birthday to your sister.

Piene, nice to know you're OK.  Beautiful dress.