Qur'an 20210601

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

215.  They ask you what they should spend.  Say, "Whatever you spend that is good, is for parents, and kindred, and orphans, and those in want, and for wayfarers, and whatever you do that is good: Allah knows it well."

216.  Fighting is prescribed upon you, and you dislike it.  But it is possible that you dislike a thing which is good for you, and that you love a thing which is bad for you.  But Allah knows, and you know not.

217.  They ask you concerning fighting in the Prohibited Month.  Say, "Fighting therein is grievous, but graver it is in the Sight of Allah to prevent access to the path of Allah, to deny God, to prevent access to the Sacred Mosque, and drive out its members."  Tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter, nor will they cease fighting you until they turn you back from your faith if they can.  And if any of you turn back from their faith and die in unbelief, their works will bear no fruit in this life and in the Hereafter:  they will be companions of the fire, and will abide therein.

218.  Those who believed, and those who suffered exile and fought in the Path of Allah: they have the Mercy of Allah.  And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

The Heifer 2:215-218

Sanctuary

 Natty, that is beautiful country.  That must be California, an area that God saved from the carnage of the fires.  I am glad you managed to escape the machinations of LA.  You look safe and happy, and for that I am grateful to Allah.  Alhamdulillah.  You say that's a doll house?  It has the vibe of a church to me.  If you had managed to find a Christian army to back you up, then that is a blessing indeed.  Perhaps you can gain a better sight of who is pulling the strings in Hollywood.

Look what Google sent me!  Marilyn Monroe's screen test from her last movie.  Marilyn had that wonderful aura that she could summon anytime like a psychic armor.  If I had to describe it, it would be like a "smiling whatever".  Marilyn confessed that she was genuinely miserable, such is the life of a star.  You don't have the same aura as her, Natty.  Learn what you can from her, but be yourself.  You know, the way you behave around your big brother.  You're not in the same position as Marilyn, either.  Marilyn Monroe was naked under the light, you get to hide behind me.  So please make sure you play that card all the time.