Qur'an 20160906

61.  Among them are men who molest the Prophet and say, "He is an ear."  Say, "He listens to what is best for you, he believes in Allah, has faith in the believers, and is a mercy to those of you who believe."  But those who molest the Prophet will have a grievous penalty.

62.  To you they swear by Allah in order to please you.  But it is more fitting that they should please Allah and God's messenger if they are believers.

63.  Know they not that for those who oppose Allah and God's messenger is the fire of hell, wherein they shall dwell.  That is the supreme disgrace.

64.  The hypocrites are afraid lest a chapter be sent down about them, showing them what is in their hearts.  Say, "Mock you!  But verily Allah will bring to light all that you fear."

65.  If you question them they declare, "We were only talking idly and in play."  Say, "Was it at Allah, and God's Signs, and God's messenger that you were mocking?"

(The Repentance 9:61-65)
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China

Hey Erin my beloved, you're looking much better today.  We know you look the way you feel.  But fear rots.  So put all your fears into one place: Allah.  You will discover that you fear no human, situation, or death inshaAllah.  Your innocence will return.  If you're staying longer in China, please do not experiment with food, even if you have to be political.  For dinner tonight I want you to eat a whole chicken breast at KFC.

Hey Nat, are things back to normal for you?  Oh, you're still exhausted from last week, and you're feeling short of breath?  Get lots of sleep, honey.  I know you're busy, but sleep as much as you can.  Poor girl.  Poor beautiful, beautiful girl.

Want some sushi, Piene?