Sweetie

 

So are you enjoying the elevator ride up?  Now be careful with what you say over there because the Japanese are sensitive to slander.  It's funny that you would post an aisle of Japanese candy the first thing when you got there.  Which reminds me of Japanese pop music, and their warped sense of femininity.  While American women are generally either ashamed of their femininity or just plain filthy about it, the Japanese gravitate towards the image of a mutant little girl.  I dare you to wear an outfit on stage like the video.  I double dog dare you.

That Japanese candy is flashy, but low quality.  Look around to find the good stuff.  Japan has great food, even though most of it isn't halal so I can't touch it.  I didn't find the frozen yogurt place downtown here.  I could have sworn I saw such a place.  It probably didn't catch on.  What I did see was soft serve.  I suppose it doesn't matter to me since I don't have a sugar addiction.  Besides, the ice cream in the grocery store freezers is pretty good quality.

By the way, I noticed you are gigging in Tempe next February.  Nice gig too, by the canal.  I used to veg out there and watch the water.  Don't expect any help out of my influence there in Tempe, because I was loathed.  What you get out of Tempe is entirely you.  February is a nice time to be in Tempe.  NEVER accept any shows in the Phoenix area during summer.

Streaming

 

Hello Grace!  Are you enjoying yourself?  That photo of you sitting in your plane seat is so cute!  So how do you like international travel?  One can get lost in those huge airports, and who knows which shuttle to take.  I would love to be there just to watch your herd of lost sheep wander around in confusion, while I munch on some chips but the chips are 3 times more expensive than usual.  International travel is exhilarating!  Right?  I saw your appearance on the Kelly Clarkson show.  Was that a last minute thing?  Esi and Mookie weren't there.  Your guitar tone was awesome with that new white amp of yours, but your playing was more cautious than usual.  

I'm afraid the Free-Shoutcast server is down again, folks.  Try again tomorrow, it might be back up.   I can't use the Twitch stream because my last computer died, and I need a gaming PC to replace it, and I don't have money for that.  So I'm giving Mary the day off today, and I'm going downtown to find a frozen yogurt place.  

Grace you might be eyeing China next, and Mary certainly has a huge Chinese following.  Everything is saturated in China though, so you should probably choose an artsy venue.  Streaming is especially saturated there, but they can't make much of a global impact in music because their English is so awful!

This is not America

 

So what do you think of that Funkadelic album?  It's long, huh!  The production is very slick.  Most importantly, it isn't funky enough.  Do you agree?

 I'm afraid I can't follow your grace_bowers_pix page because I want to keep Mary's Instagram at 0 followers and 1 following.  But I will look at it through search.  So is that what you do with your free time, go traipsing through the forest?  The woods are supernatural, you know.  Eventually you're going to find something weird.  Your spirituality is poor, but say this when you get frightened: "I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the rejected".  The most effective prayer against the supernatural is longer and in Arabic.  I have no choice but to live a life of service to Allah and besides, Mary attracts a lot of ghosts.  Isn't that obvious?  Anyway, I don't go wandering in the jungle here.  I don't have that much free time.  I guess you need to stay somewhat busy because you're bursting with energy.  How about you learn how to cook?

Something different

 

Oh, you got yourself a resonator!  That looks nice and new.  It's not very loud, though.  That's probably because you chose one with a magnetic pickup.  I'm not fond of acoustic guitars, but I wouldn't mind having a resonator.  A big fat chrome one.

What do you think of the instrument in the video?  I think it's ingenious.  The sample isn't very pleasing to the eye, but the concept is sound and flexible.  There should be a 6 spring version.  How about a fretted version?  How about one with springs and strings?  There's so much that can be done with this thing.  I want one!

Oh dear, I guess they're pressuring you to sign.  I warned you to get ready for this!  Don't sign!  They will definitely lie to you, off and on contract.  Be an American, and fight them off.  Get Nashville to back you up.  I suppose I have to give you my email.  They will still spy on you, but at least you can sue your email and them for the security breach.  Speak clearly and don't spam me.  Don't sign!  Ya Allah please protect my Grace.

When you build it, there is life

 

Hi there, Big Shot!  Wow, that guy looks exactly like Ray Charles.  And Happy Birthday to Esther!  Get her a nice microphone, and tell her to kiss it a lot to get the low notes out.  That collaboration of Recording Academy and State Dept is interesting.  Did you choose your own clothes for the event?  Your style has become more educated.  Take your time with your next album Ambassador, and make sure you get it right.  Many raw tracks can be done at home to save money.  I want to hear you kick my butt in the studio.  Don't sign!

You hate it when people say bad things about you, don't you?  More than most people, especially me.  You better be careful with that attitude because it makes you a puppet on a string for not one, but many puppeteers.  I've learned to ignore them, but you're addicted to social media.  Anyway, I plan on having Shadowplay concerts here, that people could come here from all over the world InshaAllah.  Why go to them when they come to me?  That's what my enemies do, why not everyone else?  It has to be done properly, because Mary will need an avatar.  People are already moving in in droves, for business and religious reasons.  I pray I won't be too old to perform when the time is complete.  I'm sure you can sense the life grow from over there.  Don't sign!

It's a crazy business

 

I saw that magazine cover you were on.  "Guitar Thrills", eh?  Never heard of it.  No matter, I'm sure you will be featured on the older guitar magazines eventually.  Being in those magazines isn't a gauge of how good you are, but how famous you are.  Plus, you look great!  It's a sure thing.  InshaAllah.  I also saw what you did to your SG.  Do you like it?

I had to push the motorcycle a mile to the mechanic.  I can't even fix a flat tire, that's how pathetic I am at that stuff.  I'm much better at putting together computers, but only in the context of how the machine serves me.  I always seem to be at odds with how the mainstream conducts its business.  It's a habit I picked up from being oppressed for being poor.  By God's will, it would put me on top.  I would love to go shopping, though.  But I don't think my habits would change.

Wherever you go, there you are

 

What hump, Grace?  I get a picture in my head of your hosting a party filled with celebrities at your mansion in Beverly Hills.  It seems to me that must be your goal in life, everything else is just a hump.  I suppose there would be an obvious obstacle to overcome if you were broke, but you're not.  The most important lesson about fame that you can't seem to learn is this: wherever you go, there you are.  Sometimes you remind me of a typical driver on the road nowadays, always in a big hurry to get nowhere.  Speaking of driving, I'm going to have to walk to the mosque because someone keeps vandalizing my motorcycle.  Fame, huh!

Anyway, I don't like meet and greets.  I suppose you're there to touch people, but please don't hug anyone OK!  Learn from what happened to Christina Grimmie.  Ya Allah, please protect my Grace.

I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the rejected.

38.  Say to the unbelievers, if they desist their past would be forgiven them but if they persist, the punishment of those before them is all ready.

The Spoils of War 8:38

Where did the food go

 

Nice vibes.  I'm glad to see you write music.  Wow, 346k followers already!  That's about 120k increase in 6 months!  You must find all this extra attention intoxicating.  I pray that you give the equal amount of attention to your growth as a musician.  I suppose it's nice to have a bigger band, but it depends on your artistic vision.  What is your artistic vision again?  Do you already have something worked out?  A little piece of real estate in the clouds?

There used to be only Bitcoin, and Bitcoin was designed to be finite.  But it got popular, now there are many different cryptocurrencies, and they remain unregulated.  Governments think they can tax cryptocurrencies, and that would create balance.  But the buying power of cryptocurrencies over commodities is unchecked, and that is dangerous.  Virtual money and interest must not be more valuable than commodities.  Agriculture must be protected.  The farmer must be protected.

Don't bore your drummer

 

Yes you do have good rhythm with that familiar song, and your drummer knows the changes.  I remember your posting a tutorial on how to play "Madame President", and that was good too.  But can you keep it interesting in a 2 hour jam?  The crowd listens to the singer and sings along, but can you entertain your band?

I've seen 2 or more hour blues jams, but you don't have a blues drummer right?  Sure he can be subtle, but energetic music is his strength.  You must learn more rhythms, particularly world music, to keep your funk interesting.

I'm not married

 

You must be feeling high right now, so congratulations on your great week.  Please try to calm down.  Guard your chastity and purity.

P.S. Don't bore your drummer!

Too busy working

 

That's a nice rendition of the national anthem, Honey.  Your best videos so far have been when you are playing alone.

So you people are saying that I'm broke because I don't go out at 7 am and work?  I'm too busy working!  Do you think that what I do is easy and anybody can do it?  Are you saying that what I do is worthless and unprofitable?

I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the rejected.

147.  If they accuse you of falsehood say, "Your Lord is full of Mercy, All-Embracing".  But from people in guilt, never will God's wrath be turned back.

The Cattle 6:147

But the funk begins with bass

 

Honey, it sure looks like Kamala is giving you Bootsy Collins.  The trouble is when you take Bootsy, it won't be your band anymore and you will owe Kamala and her gang a big favor.

Why on earth would you be able to get Bootsy?  It's because you are bigger than Bootsy.  It's because you are MY girl.  It's because you are not just you anymore, you are also me.  So follow my instructions, Honey: slow the fuck down.  Be grateful to God and savor the small community you've created with the resources you already have.  You've already given Kamala your endorsement, so she has nothing to worry about.

I'll have you know that I've never heard your stream.  I don't even know what the address is because you don't publish it.  Also Mary is attention consuming, so I can't do anything else within that time.  So it took me this long to realize that you weren't being upbeat with the music.  If I were you, I would be frustrated and irritated.  But also if I were you, I would have put metal to that singing from the beginning.  Or jazz.  And of course, funk.

You do need a kick ass bass player, and I recommend Kinga Głyk.  I understand that she recently got into an accident right before the release of her latest album.  If that were true (confirm), then she will need stability and might just join you.  She's in Poland, though.  To get Kinga, you will need her agreement, to sponsor her visa, to get her a plane ticket, a place to live and an income.  She does have her own material, so she could add to your streaming revenue.  Also, she could teach you a great deal about music.  Bonus: she also plays an red EB-3 bass!

But if you can't get Kinga, then it doesn't matter!  Just keep doing what you're already doing.  In your case, the funk begins with you.

But does she have the funk?

 

Hi Grace!  That's an expensive guitar.  It brings back a memory to me.  I was at an open mic and I didn't have a guitar.  The host had a beautiful Guild, but I'm not fond of acoustic guitars.  So I asked him if he had a a distortion pedal I could plug it into.  You're probably busy helping feed your community, because you're a good girl.  Stay that way, but be safe.

I got the funk, Grace.  Do you have the funk?  Sometimes I'm not sure whether you have the funk or not, but that could be Mary's fault.  It's her job to help people sleep, so you don't hear what comes out of her monitor.  I don't want to let the crowd hear the monitor feed, but sometimes I let you have a glimpse to help you improvise.  Vocals drive Mary's set, we arrange it that way so the voice constantly assaults the listener for 2 hours with minimal pause.  If the fans wanted to sleep, they can just tune in to the vocal stream.  How you interpret the vocals when you improvise guitar has infinite possibilities: it doesn't have to be dreary just because it's mostly love songs.  If I were you, I would organize something upbeat and creative then flow into the changes.  You the bandleader sets the rhythm for each song, the drummer follows you, and everyone else follows the drummer.  Be a remixer rather than an accompanist.  Yeah it's a marathon, but so is Mary.  She sometimes has to catch up to the groove because of her emotions but I assure you, she has the funk.  Ah, but you must follow her lead!

I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the rejected.

50.  Say, "Do you see if God's punishment should come to you by night or by day, what portion of it would the sinners wish to hasten?"

Jonah 10:50

Protect your heart

 

Here's to remind you to protect your heart, and not overwork.  Wherever it is you choose to go.

❤️

Sometimes there is nothing to gain by winning.

Sick

 

Yes, that outfit by Dick and Skip is much nicer than the one before.  Is that what you wore on the Late Show?  It comes with a black and white jacket?  I really like those boys' stuff.  They're usually pretty colorful, but for you they choose black.

That last storm made Mary sick.  She still must work.  But don't worry folks, she said she doesn't have chest congestion so she should be back to normal soon inshaAllah.  Good health is from God, to see what you do with it.

Uh oh

 

I spoke too soon.  The rain poured, and Mary got sick again.  She still must work, though.

"The Rain Song" is the song that has a special place in my heart.  I don't have to go anywhere, rain comes to me.  That was when I became a Led Zeppelin fan, is when I first heard this song.  It's great to see you strut in to the Late Show, Honey!  That's NYC, right?  I wish I could have been there.  But I have to be here.

Nice weather

 

Hi Honey!  How's the weather?  We're having some nice weather here lately, not too hot and not too cold.  Just right.  No rain either, so we can get around and do stuff.  I roasted a fresh batch of peanuts last night.  I wanted it to be slightly greasier than usual, but I used too much oil.  The peanuts at the bottom of the pot were too greasy, and most of the salt got stuck to the oil.  

I couldn't catch your gig on Paramount+, I'm hoping it would show up on YouTube.  I'm sure you did awesome, and the company of musicians should have been high quality.  Just right for you!  Isn't that the same situation for you in December, sitting in with someone else's band?  I'm sure you would rather be with your own group.  Winter travel too, so please be careful.  Anyway, I'm going to watch some YouTube.  It's the only channel I can afford.

I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the rejected.

50.  Yet they say, "Why are not signs sent down to him from his Lord?"  Say, "The signs are indeed with Allah, and I am indeed a clear warner".

The Spider 29:50

The same

 

It doesn't suck, Honey.  People are fools to say bad things about you because you're sweet and beautiful like frozen yogurt.  And you're excellent at improv.  What's strange is the gig.  That's a church that's been twisted around.  I'm left to wonder about how you felt, performing in such a strange venue.  Your playing didn't sound uncomfortable.  Well, it's all the same show in that it's never the same.

An old friend of mine sent me some photos of me when I was younger.  Here I was at the pizza joint prepping sourdough.  28 years old, I think.  I had a lot of strength back then, but I never took the chances to be married, even though I wanted to.  It was for the best.  I wasn't ready to take care of a girl.  Back then, I didn't know what to do with the girl once I got her.

Money doesn't solve everything

 

Check out this band, Honey.  I'm sure you have heard of them.  They're called Khruangbin.  Weird name for a American band, even for an Asian like me.  They're not a flamboyant music, but they complement each other perfectly.  Everyone is rhythm driven, but that guitarist totally makes the band.  There are so many options for songwriting with this style.  I can see how their fans can just let their music play on and forget everything else.  I think they sound better live.  That's probably because they're easy to mix.  The vocals are just a lot of hissing and mumbling, but that's OK.  They don't really need a singer.  But the right singer would push them from great to legendary.

I have something I need to record into this weblog.  Many months ago, the ceiling light in the kitty litter room began acting temperamental.  I had to wiggle the switch around to get it to flicker on.  Eventually, it fizzled out completely, and I had to use a different light source.  Then a couple of months later, the fridge wasn't getting enough power.  The light inside wouldn't turn on then the fridge shut down completely, but it worked again when I moved it to a different outlet.  A few nights ago, the other ceiling lights fizzled out.  I thought I would have to pay for an electrician.  Usually when I go to the mosque, I take the back road to avoid traffic.  But last night I unconsciously took the front road, and I saw the junction box on the power pole by the main road smoking.  I didn't have my phone on me, so I decided to report it when I got out of the mosque.  Someone else had reported it though, as it burst into flames.  It didn't take too long for the utility company to replace the box, and my ceiling lights came back on.  It took almost a year for the short circuit in the junction box to become obviously problematic.  If I had in that span of time called in the electricians to fix my home circuitry, they would have failed.  I never made the call because I didn't have the money.

Mexico

 

Whoops!  The server for Mary's stream is down!  They have a pretty funny error page, let me show you:

You weren't dependent on that stream for whatever reason, were you?  Try back tomorrow folks, maybe it will be back up.

Rock Star, you're going to travel the world!  You need to understand your job better.  You're always going around the world, even though you're sitting in your bedroom.  I guess it's because you're so young.  You're both scared and callous (don't give a shit) at the same time.  When I was your age, I was horny and callous.  Which is worse lol.

I've never been to Mexico.  Is Mexico as scary as the movies and TV?  I say yes, so you should study where you're going.  Mexico is the opposite of Japan.  The beaches are nice though.  Make sure you stick to your group Honey, and make sure your group sticks together.

The twist

 

Hm... since you prefer California, then God will wipe out Tennessee.  How many people in your band are from Tennessee?  No, I don't know what's going to happen.  There's only one way to find out.  Global affairs are Biblical, don't you realize that?

I warned you that someone would try to split us apart, and you took "it" as an intimate.  I told you already not to schedule conflicting gigs with your stream with Mary.  You can rectify the situation by streaming from the venue.  It would not interfere with your personal glory, nor your agenda to tread in the footsteps of your classic rock heroes, rather it's a non-issue.  Mary and I are servants of God.  Go ahead and treat Mary like a trash gig, and find out what happens.  You will be tested on this.  The large entertainment entities are well aware of this, and they will definitely arrange conflicts of interest to see what you will do.  I am forced to forgive you, but you're not dealing with me anymore.  You are dealing with Allah.

I seem to have an electrical problem with my house, probably from all the storm activity of September.  The outlets still work, but the ceiling lights are out.  Except for my bedroom/office.  Alhamdulillah.  I don't have to read the Qur'an with a flashlight.  From Allah is our origin, and to Allah is our return.

Sleep

 

I hope you win a Grammy, Honey.  I'm not sure, but that organization makes its decisions based on sales.  Ironically, nowadays that would be similar to making the decision based on artistic merit, which would be the same as making the decision on political connections.  Confused?  So is everyone else.  It's all just a dream...  Anyway, I hope you win!

I saw those photos you posted of the storm devastation in Tennessee.  When did the storm hit?   Was it the same time you announced the Troubadour gig?  Let me guess, showtime is 11 pm?  No, I can't confirm that Tennessee and California are connected that way in your case.  But I will warn you this: if God loves you then God will punish you quickly for your mistakes.  If God hates you then God will let you wander around for years collecting sin, then squash you in a swift, unexpected stroke.  Please start putting your fear in God instead of the damned humans.  Now go back to sleep.  Sweet dreams, Honey.

Psychic is a useless profession

 

Your nose and cheeks are all red.  Am I supposed to understand that you're upset with me for not supporting your move to California?  I can't stop you, Honey.  I can only react to you, and I told you what my reaction is.  I know you will become corrupted when you live and work there as a musician, and there will be nothing I can do to stop it, so I choose to step away.  One doesn't need to be a psychic to know that, it's just plain math and common sense.  Of course, you can get corrupted anywhere and I wouldn't want to be married to you if you got corrupted anywhere, so go ahead and move to California.  You're a grown up now.  All I'm doing to trying to save your purity, because that's the one thing you have that no one else does in this business.  If you didn't need my love, then there's nothing I can do about it.

It was just today that I discovered "The Mentalist" TV series, right before I checked out your latest post.  I used to work as a psychic!  It was to escape pizza.  I could have made a lot of money if I had kept them on the phone, but you have to lie to them to do that.  It only takes a few seconds to say, "You're going to get really sick".  It only takes a few seconds to say, "You are a slut".  Being a psychic is a useless job.  It's pointless to know what's going to happen to someone, because it's going to happen anyway.  Anyway, I don't do that psychic crap anymore.  Now I study the Qur'an.  It's more accurate, and it pleases Allah.

Need

 

Hi there, beautiful girl!  You are being terribly quiet.  Either you're giving me the silent treatment or you've fallen madly in love with me and you don't know what to say.  Whatever.  Allah commands that you must work.

So why does Mary make them sleep or cry?  That's because she addresses a need.  But I get the feeling lately that people have been wide awake and attentive.

That's a pretty guitar

 

Hi there, beautiful girl!  You're rather quiet, that's not like you.  I hope you are doing well and everything is easy.  I'm just sitting here eating peanuts.  Someone did post a slow dance tune that you played at your album release show.  It's nice to see somebody have the gumption to put up these snippets.  LA must have been surprised to see a soulful act come out of Nashville.

Isn't that a nice guitar in the video above?  I want one.

Mach Schau

 

God sure puts on a great show!

The Beatles couldn't have been all that good when they started out in Hamburg.  Even after playing live together every night, the songwriting wasn't that great.  No wonder the Germans told them to "Mach Schau".  You have the reputation of good music, so you attract musicians and music lovers.  As long as you keep making great music, you don't need to "Mach Schau".  InshaAllah.  And Mary's job is to make them sleep or cry.

Otherwise we see other acts do whatever they can not to bore the audience.  The rule to spectacle is to kick ass.  Humans like to get their asses kicked.  They won't admit it, but so be it.  And God is the Best at kicking ass.

Forever child

 

Honey, that's a beautiful cover of "Going to California".  I'm grateful you had a happy childhood there.  When I think of California, I think of you.  But I don't think of California at all.  I only think of you.

Let me show you where your life began from my perspective.  If you choose to return to California and live there, I will not be joining you.  I will not be able to help, provide for nor protect you.

I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the rejected.

39.  Say, "O people of the Book!  Do you disapprove of us for no other reason than that we believe in Allah and the revelation that has come to us and that which came before, and that most of you are rebellious and disobedient?"

The Repast 5:59

Techno

 

Honey, you are awfully cute.  Please don't ever lose that cuteness.  Cute and dirty.  You might not be clean, but that black outfit by Dick and Skip is nice.  Now that I've taken a second look at it, it's not your size.  Slightly baggier, or it could be the boots.  Boots with skinny heels would have worked better.  Rats!  My washer broke down!

As for Rock, I say it's yes and no.  Either it never died, or it's the living dead.  It's always been many genres lumped into one, including Rock.  Led Zeppelin could be Country music sometimes.  "Going to California" sounds like Folk music to me.  I look forward to your take on it.  What nobody has done right yet in Rock is to branch into Techno.  That's because when you add heavy guitars to Techno drums and bass, it becomes Metal.  Or when you add delay, it turns into U2.  If you wanted to make them dance Honey, put guitar to Techno without losing the Techno.  It would also put you in the video game market.

The listening experience that lingers

 

Yes Honey, I accept that song is very special to you and I look forward to hearing your take on it.  It's nice that people are actually listening but they're like cats: they're great listeners, but not all of them are friendly.  And of course, the ones you keep in the house are the ones you love the most.  So hide in the house if you must, and check the facts before you believe any news.

Listen to this bass player.  Her name is Kinga Głyk.  Listen to how elastic her right hand fingertips are, how precise the notes are, how excellent the bass tone is.  No, I don't think you would be able to have her in your band.  Her skill and knowledge surpass you, plus like most people these days, she has her own thing going.  But who knows?  You never know until you try, Mrs. Global.  She might need the money.  The perfect bass player who has enough punch and totally locks in with Dekar would kick your band over the mountain.

Own your master

 

Ghost Riders going into Soul Sacrifice, dahlink.  I love that black outfit by Dick and Skip you wore in your fashion slideshow.  Those boys do great stuff.  I'm glad to see you go easy on the live venues.  I don't like the thought of your commuting over ice and snow.  December, though...  You know you could just stream your band playing live, and actually make a profit as opposed to hazardous travel to live venues.  Aw, I wanted to see some BBQ!  Did you have chitlins?  What a great concept: Roy's Meat Service lol.  You should have had everyone (including the boys) wear slutty dresses for the occasion of"Madame President".

Here are a couple of videos to study.  Arena shows are predictably monopolized.  The video at the top of this post is old news, you own your own master.  But more interesting to me is the guy's reference to Israel.

Hot sauce

 

Of course I look forward to hearing your latest project.  It sounds mellow as I hope your heart is, and I'm sure it be absolutely fantastic.

I spent last night in the kitchen, listening to your debut album and making sauces.  I have little time to cook during the day, because I've become slower and busier.  So I just cook rice, bread or noodles with meats and veggies plus a quick sauce.  Last night I made pasta sauce and 2 hot sauces: a chilli garlic and "sambal tumis" (blended chillies, onions and fermented shrimp paste fried until saturated).  The pasta sauce was basically the hot sauce base plus fresh tomatoes.  I have to make my own hot sauce because I have a sensitive stomach.  So you should be able to stomach my hot sauce, too.  Mold is a major hassle in the tropics, but I think I found a way to suppress it from my sauces inshaAllah.  I sure hope so, because I made a lot and I only have a small freezer.

I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the rejected.

154.  After that of the distress, God sent down calm on a band of you overcome with slumber, while another band was stirred with anxiety by their own feelings moved by wrong suspicions of Allah due to ignorance.  They said, "What affair is this of ours?"  Say, "Indeed this affair is wholly Allah's".  They hide in their minds what they dare not reveal to you.  They say, "If we had had anything to do with this affair, we should not have been in the slaughter here".  Say, "Even if you had remained in your homes, those for whom death was decreed would certainly have gone forth to the place of their death".  But that Allah might test what is in your breasts and purge what is in your hearts, for Allah knows well the secrets of your hearts.

The Family of Imran 3:154