In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
37. And such as Allah does guide, there can be none to lead astray. Is not Allah Exalted in Power, Lord of Retribution?
38. If indeed you ask them who it is that created the heavens and the earth, they would be sure to say, "Allah". Say, "See you then? The things you invoke besides Allah, can they if Allah wills some penalty for me, remove God's Penalty? Or if God wills some grace for me, can they keep back God's Grace?" Say, "Sufficient is Allah for me!" In God trust those who put their trust.
Crowds 39:8-15
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See you then? The things you invoke besides Allah, can they if Allah wills some penalty for me, remove God's Penalty? Or if God wills some grace for me, can they keep back God's Grace?
Sufficient is Allah for me!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Letter to Julia 20120723
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
I do so love the fasting month, because so many wacky things happen. Wacky? I mean strange. But to be practical, it's more like a different kind of mundane. Since eating habits change, so do cooking habits. Daily responsibilities do not, however. So I have to fit in my routine with my new eating and cooking hours, plus I have to cook for myself. It's also much more social for me, because I attend the additional night prayer at the mosque, insyaAllah. I'm usually quite a recluse, always have been. But I would love to be alone with you, my love.
Most people are more social than I. Especially you, I estimate. I understand that when one sees only the faces of people, then one can get influenced by them. But Allah is the Real Boss. So the issue of sincerity in worship to Allah will come up again. Those who reject Allah are like those who rejected Allah before them, and punishment came from directions they did not perceive. Be not like the billionaire who belongs to many partners at variance with each other. What is perceived as unprofitable is "wasting my time". A Muslim belongs to only one Master. Are those two equal in comparison?
I do so love the fasting month, because so many wacky things happen. Wacky? I mean strange. But to be practical, it's more like a different kind of mundane. Since eating habits change, so do cooking habits. Daily responsibilities do not, however. So I have to fit in my routine with my new eating and cooking hours, plus I have to cook for myself. It's also much more social for me, because I attend the additional night prayer at the mosque, insyaAllah. I'm usually quite a recluse, always have been. But I would love to be alone with you, my love.
Most people are more social than I. Especially you, I estimate. I understand that when one sees only the faces of people, then one can get influenced by them. But Allah is the Real Boss. So the issue of sincerity in worship to Allah will come up again. Those who reject Allah are like those who rejected Allah before them, and punishment came from directions they did not perceive. Be not like the billionaire who belongs to many partners at variance with each other. What is perceived as unprofitable is "wasting my time". A Muslim belongs to only one Master. Are those two equal in comparison?
Friday, July 20, 2012
Letter to Julia 20120721
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
**Shadowplay TV now returns to its regular programming**
I love the fasting month, don't you? It's so mysterious. I used to dread it like everyone else, because I didn't get to stuff my face whenever I felt like it, but now I love it. And I just had the most delicious baked tuna. I'm stuffed.
By the way, sincerity is quality, not quantity. Or better yet, you do things to please God, not to please humans.
Shadowplay TV is back on the randomizer and larger database. There are still some unanswered questions about the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, like what lurks in the complicated mind of the mysterious Butt Blurrer, but that will have to remain unanswered for now.
Anyway, have a fantastic Ramadan my beloved, and may Allah bless our love.
**Shadowplay TV now returns to its regular programming**
I love the fasting month, don't you? It's so mysterious. I used to dread it like everyone else, because I didn't get to stuff my face whenever I felt like it, but now I love it. And I just had the most delicious baked tuna. I'm stuffed.
By the way, sincerity is quality, not quantity. Or better yet, you do things to please God, not to please humans.
Shadowplay TV is back on the randomizer and larger database. There are still some unanswered questions about the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, like what lurks in the complicated mind of the mysterious Butt Blurrer, but that will have to remain unanswered for now.
Anyway, have a fantastic Ramadan my beloved, and may Allah bless our love.
Qur'an 20120720
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
8. When some trouble touches man, he cries unto his Lord, turning to God in repentance. But when God bestows a favor upon him as from Godself, does forget what he cried and prayed for before, and he does set up rivals unto Allah, thus misleading others from the Path. Say, "Enjoy your blasphemy for a little while, verily you are of the companions of the fire!"
9. Is one who worships devoutly during the hours of the night prostrating himself or standing, who takes heed of the Hereafter, and who places his hope in the Mercy of his Lord... Say, "Are those equal, those who know and those who do not know? It is those who are endued with understanding that receive admonition."
10. Say, "O you servants who believe! Fear your Lord. Good is for those who do good in this world. Spacious is Allah's earth! Those who patiently persevere will truly receive a reward without measure!"
11. Say, "I am commanded to serve Allah with sincere devotion."
12. And I am commanded to be the first of those who bow to Allah in Islam.
13. Say, "I would, if I disobeyed my Lord, indeed have fear of the Penalty of a Mighty Day."
14. Say, "It is Allah I serve, with my sincere devotion."
15. Serve you what you will besides God. Say, "Truly those in loss are those who lose their souls and their people on the Day of Judgement. Ah! That is indeed the evident loss!"
Crowds 39:8-15
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Enjoy your blasphemy for a little while, verily you are of the companions of the fire!
Are those equal, those who know and those who do not know? It is those who are endued with understanding that receive admonition.
O you servants who believe! Fear your Lord. Good is for those who do good in this world. Spacious is Allah's earth! Those who patiently persevere will truly receive a reward without measure!
I am commanded to serve Allah with sincere devotion.
I would, if I disobeyed my Lord, indeed have fear of the Penalty of a Mighty Day.
It is Allah I serve, with my sincere devotion.
Truly those in loss are those who lose their souls and their people on the Day of Judgement. Ah! That is indeed the evident loss!
8. When some trouble touches man, he cries unto his Lord, turning to God in repentance. But when God bestows a favor upon him as from Godself, does forget what he cried and prayed for before, and he does set up rivals unto Allah, thus misleading others from the Path. Say, "Enjoy your blasphemy for a little while, verily you are of the companions of the fire!"
9. Is one who worships devoutly during the hours of the night prostrating himself or standing, who takes heed of the Hereafter, and who places his hope in the Mercy of his Lord... Say, "Are those equal, those who know and those who do not know? It is those who are endued with understanding that receive admonition."
10. Say, "O you servants who believe! Fear your Lord. Good is for those who do good in this world. Spacious is Allah's earth! Those who patiently persevere will truly receive a reward without measure!"
11. Say, "I am commanded to serve Allah with sincere devotion."
12. And I am commanded to be the first of those who bow to Allah in Islam.
13. Say, "I would, if I disobeyed my Lord, indeed have fear of the Penalty of a Mighty Day."
14. Say, "It is Allah I serve, with my sincere devotion."
15. Serve you what you will besides God. Say, "Truly those in loss are those who lose their souls and their people on the Day of Judgement. Ah! That is indeed the evident loss!"
Crowds 39:8-15
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Enjoy your blasphemy for a little while, verily you are of the companions of the fire!
Are those equal, those who know and those who do not know? It is those who are endued with understanding that receive admonition.
O you servants who believe! Fear your Lord. Good is for those who do good in this world. Spacious is Allah's earth! Those who patiently persevere will truly receive a reward without measure!
I am commanded to serve Allah with sincere devotion.
I would, if I disobeyed my Lord, indeed have fear of the Penalty of a Mighty Day.
It is Allah I serve, with my sincere devotion.
Truly those in loss are those who lose their souls and their people on the Day of Judgement. Ah! That is indeed the evident loss!
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Letter to Julia 20120719
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
**It's still the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show marathon on Shadowplay TV**
Yes, of course I love you. How could I not? You're so beautiful, inside and out. But you didn't do me any favors by becoming a Muslim. Rather, Allah conferred a favor upon you by guiding you to the faith, if you are true and sincere. The hypocrites don't think so, but sincerity is very transparent. In fact, you would be destroying us both if your faith is not sincere.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Letter to Julia 20120718
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
**It's still the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show marathon on Shadowplay TV**
And how are you coping, my beloved? Too much attention? Please try to slow down and enjoy whatever it is you are doing, and please be patient with others who only long to see you. Sure, when a mosquito demands attention, you would get the bug spray. But most people lack understanding and patience. So you just compensate with your own patience, and not be in any sort of hurry to please others.
**It's still the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show marathon on Shadowplay TV**
And how are you coping, my beloved? Too much attention? Please try to slow down and enjoy whatever it is you are doing, and please be patient with others who only long to see you. Sure, when a mosquito demands attention, you would get the bug spray. But most people lack understanding and patience. So you just compensate with your own patience, and not be in any sort of hurry to please others.
Qur'an 20120718
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
86. Say, "No reward do I ask of you for this, nor am I a pretender."
87. This is no less than a Message to the worlds.
88. And you shall certainly know the truth of it after a while.
(The letter) Sad 38:86-88
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No reward do I ask of you for this, nor am I a pretender.
86. Say, "No reward do I ask of you for this, nor am I a pretender."
87. This is no less than a Message to the worlds.
88. And you shall certainly know the truth of it after a while.
(The letter) Sad 38:86-88
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No reward do I ask of you for this, nor am I a pretender.
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