Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Qur'an 20141125

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

49.  No, here are Signs self-evident in the hearts of those endowed with knowledge, and none but the unjust reject Our Signs.

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."

51.  And is it not enough for them that We sent down to you the Book which is rehearsed to them?  Verily, in it is Mercy and a Reminder to those who believe.

52.  Say: "Enough is Allah for a Witness between me and you: God knows what is in the heavens and on earth, and it is those who believe in vanities and reject Allah, that will perish."

53.  They ask you to hasten on the Punishment: had it not been for a term appointed, the Punishment would certainly have come to them, and it will certainly reach them- of a sudden, while they perceive not!

54.  They ask you to hasten on the Punishment: but of a surety, hell will encompass the rejecters of Faith!

55.  On the Day that the Punishment shall cover them from above them and from below them, and shall say: "Taste you of your deeds!"

56.  O My servants who believe!  Truly spacious is My Earth, therefore serve you Me!

57.  Every soul shall have a taste of death: in the end to Us shall you be brought back.

58.  But those who believe, and work deeds of righteousness- to them shall We give a Home in Heaven: lofty mansions which flow rivers, to dwell therein for aye- an excellent reward for those who do!

59.  Those who persevere in patience, and put their trust in their Lord and Cherisher.

60.  How many are the creatures that carry not their own sustenance?  It is Allah who feeds them and you, for God hears and knows.

61.  If indeed you ask them who has created the heavens and the earth, and subjected the sun and the moon, they will certainly reply, "Allah".  How are they then deluded away?

62.  Allah enlarges the sustenance to whichever of God's servants God pleases: and God grants by measure, for Allah has full knowledge of all things.

63.  And if indeed you ask them who it is that sends down rain from the sky, and gives life therewith to the earth after its death, they will certainly reply, "Allah!"  Say: "Praise be to Allah!" but most of them understand not.

The Spider 29:49-63
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The Signs are indeed with Allah, and I am indeed a clear warner.

Enough is Allah for a Witness between me and you: God knows what is in the heavens and on earth, and it is those who believe in vanities and reject Allah, that will perish.

Praise be to Allah!

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Qur'an 20141124

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

45.  Recite what is sent of the Book by inspiration to you, and establish regular prayer, for prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deeds.  And rememberance of Allah is the greatest, without doubt.  And Allah knows what you do.

46.  And dispute you not with the people of the Book except with means better, unless it be with those of them who inflict wrong.  But say, "We believe in the Revelation which has come down to us and in that which came down to you: our God and your God is One, and it is to God we bow".

47.  And thus, that We have sent down the Book to you.  So the people of the Book believe therein, as also do some of these, and none but unbelievers reject Our Signs.

The Spider  29:45-47
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We believe in the Revelation which has come down to us and in that which came down to you: our God and your God is One, and it is to God we bow.

Letter to Julia 20141122

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

I'm pleased to announce that the search results for your videos have at least tripled since last week.  This is good news because it's not Google.  The bad news is that some of them are misleading.  Well, you know what I mean.  It's like you're playing ice hockey.

That's just the Internet.  It's become obvious that more and more people are smelling the money.  Suddenly you're not in too big of a hurry to get married, huh?  Well, take your time.  Make lots of money for yourselves, please.  It does not reflect well on your reputation and your destiny that you lag behind, but I forgive you.  What I care about is your chastity, and your Islam.  Don't be extremists, just maintain your prayers with sincerity, and do the best you can with the situation that Allah has given you.  This is what will matter to me when my time comes, rather when the money comes to me inshaAllah.  Then I will build your house.

I want you to know that you are loved, and I am here for you, and faithful inshaAllah.  So hang in there.  No matter what some people may say or do, you are loved, you are loved.  I will not abandon you, inshaAllah.  I love you, I love you.  And I need you, I need you.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Letter to Julia 20141119

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

There's a cat show in town!  Yes, even out here in the sticks, there's a cat show.  It's actually quite popular, and they've been having the event annually for quite a while already.  No, I'm not participating.  I just love my cats, that's all.

Have I introduced you to my kittens?  The leader is clearly Bob Cat.  He's mouse colored, with stripes on the legs.  He's long, slender, and very fast.  He is the closest in looks to the father.  If a cat could be macho and gallant, then that's Bob Cat.

The other boy is Bat Cat, a black and white cat with cute little black spots on his hind legs.  He's also the most intelligent, but he uses his brains to plot some new naughtiness.  He's also full of innuendo, which his mother dislikes.  I've seen her give him a slap just for the way he looked at her.

------- looks just like Mama Cat Floofy al-Ramadan who is a white and blonde calico, except that she has a stubby tail.  She can be very aggressive, especially about her food.  She's always the first to punch and box the others over some cat food.  I've learned to keep my hand far away from her when putting down the cat food.

At first I thought ---- was a calico/tortoiseshell, but when I looked up Google images, she's closest to an American shorthair with a white underbelly and legs.  She's also the athlete of the bunch, and can jump and scale great heights.

Lastly, ---- is a white and grey calico.  She's a dainty little thing, the waif girl if you will.  She's also the softest, with the sweetest personality.  None of my kittens purr for me, but she once gave a short purr when I told her I would give her some extra food.  Why won't they purr for me?  I guess I'm technically their mother's human, not theirs.

P.S.  Julia and Erin, I love you, I love you.  And I need you, I need you.

Qur'an 20141119

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

18.  And if you reject, so did generations before you.  And the duty of the messenger is only to preach publicly.

19.  See they not how Allah originates creation, then repeats it: truly that is easy for Allah.

20.  Say, "Travel through the earth and see how Allah did originate creation, so will Allah produce a later creation, for Allah has power over all things."

The Spider  29:18-20
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Travel through the earth and see how Allah did originate creation, so will Allah produce a later creation, for Allah has power over all things.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Letter to Julia 20141118


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

Life is not supposed to be easy.  It's not supposed to be fair, it's not supposed to be perfect.  You know this.  One thing is for certain, is that Allah will test your faith.  It is up to you to be patient and persevering, for if you despair, it means you never had any faith to begin with.  I can tell you that Allah has granted you great beauty.  I can see this.  You have what most other women desire, so give thanks to Allah.  You also have what most men crave, so please take appropriate behavior to protect yourselves.  When we are married inshaAllah, I will help to protect you, but until then please take loving care of yourselves.

I want to remind you that it is very lonely at the top.  Very, very few people will understand your problems.  But you are at the top.  So accept your fate, and deal with it.  This is a spiritual game you're playing now, so be aware of it.  Don't let people sway you, and they will always try.  They may claim that they will bear your faults, but they can't.  You are in spiritual reality now: you are responsible for your own soul.  With Allah as my Witness, I am with you, and I am faithful.  So please be patient, and pray.  Put your trust in Allah, be vigilant, and do the best you can.  Julia and Erin, you are my wives inshaAllah.  I love you, I love you.  And I need you, I need you.

Urgh... I was impatient with my fried calamari, but I was hungry.  I had too little oil, and too much calamari.  It didn't matter that the oil was super hot.  It didn't turn out perfect.  A combination of eating too much and imperfection.  Next time, I'll be more patient.  Urgh again.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Letter to Julia 20141116


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

Hi there, my beautiful Julia and Erin!  How are you feeling today, my dearest wives?  I pray that you are feeling great, and having a great time.  I've been staying at home most of the time, because I had to stay within my budget.  My bamboo shoots stew turned out quite well.  I flavored it with salted fish and anchovy bouillon, then added onions, garlic, seaweed, a pinch of rice, julienned kaffir lime shoots, and some krill.  It must be somewhat OK, because it earned me "A Snort and a Scowl" award from my mother, the most competitive cook on the planet.  I love you, Mom!

Hey Erin, don't stand so close to that guy.  You don't have to be so close to him to fit into the picture.  You know as well as I do that even normal lens have a fairly wide view, that you can be about a yard away from him.  Even in the middle of a dense crowd.  I want you to start carrying an umbrella with you, so you can be at least an umbrella's length away from strange guys.  It would also be handy to whack people with, if the need arises.  When we marry inshaAllah, I intend to keep you and Julia with me at all times.  If I have to go pray at the mosque, you will be coming with me.  I might even take you with me to throw out the garbage.

On a more serious note, I want to remind you that we are a Muslim family.  So please do not give your endorsement to enemies of God (atheists, pagans, satanists, etc).  Julia and Erin, you are my wives inshaAllah.  I love you, I love you.  And I need you, I need you.