In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hello, my love. How are you feeling, beautiful girl? Are you keeping busy as usual? There's nothing out of the ordinary going on here today. My waking and sleeping hours have been strange lately, and I trying to take my time. As usual. I went to the main market downtown right after dawn prayer. I have a craving for fried flat noodles with cockles. I bought almost a kilo of pre-cooked cockles. No flavor whatsoever: all the flavor had been cooked out for public consumption, so I'm going to have to put flavor back somehow. So I didn't eat that today. I grilled a fish instead. I grilled the scad I bought yesterday. I had a lot of leftover "sambal" (red hot chilli pepper condiment) which I wanted to use up, so I stuffed the fish with sliced tomatoes and drowned it with "sambal". Awesome. Alhamdulillah.
I spent the evening with my chainsaw. I had to sharpen the chain, which is a tedious task filing the blades one by one. Then I cut down some stumps by the side of the street which were in the way of my weed whacker. There was also an dead tree leaning towards the old house which my Mom had been bugging me to cut down. Fascinating. The dead tree was being held up by dead vines, so when I cut through the tree, it wouldn't fall. So I threw a cable around it and pulled it down. Macho work, huh? Army ants crawled up my pants and bit my balls while I was trying to cut the tree. I'm sure you will never have that problem. Having ants bite your balls with a 2 ton tree looming over your head. My chainsaw was smokin' hot!
Praise be to Allah that you are at the top of your game. I don't want you to overwork! Please choose your work wisely, and take your time. Slow down your stride, and relax your heart. Please pray. I want you to know that you are loved. I love you, and I need you.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Qur'an 20160210
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
189. They ask you concerning the new moons. Say, "They are but signs to mark fixed periods of time in men and for the Hajj." It is no virtue if you enter your houses from the back: it is virtue if you fear God. Enter houses through the proper doors, and fear Allah, that you may prosper.
(The Heifer 2:189)
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They are but signs to mark fixed periods of time in men and for the Hajj.
189. They ask you concerning the new moons. Say, "They are but signs to mark fixed periods of time in men and for the Hajj." It is no virtue if you enter your houses from the back: it is virtue if you fear God. Enter houses through the proper doors, and fear Allah, that you may prosper.
(The Heifer 2:189)
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They are but signs to mark fixed periods of time in men and for the Hajj.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Letter to Erin 20160209
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi Precious! Hello Dahlink! How are we feeling? Isn't it nice to be at the top? So give thanks to Allah, and be a good girl. Please don't overwork. Make sure you eat properly and get plenty of rest. You are MY girl. I love you and I need you.
I just got hooked on a new game! The concept is simple: I have this ball, you see. Then then there's this hoop attached to a backboard that's elevated by a pole. Then I try to toss the ball so that it goes into the hoop. It's called "Basketball". It's a video game on my cell phone! It's quite addictive. You should try it some time.
I was getting some peppers for my Mom this morning, and I noticed that the woman had some fresh scad. Large sized! So I bought one to grill tomorrow. Scad is good for sushi as well, but it has a strong flavor. I had some packets of pressed rice so I boiled those up, and used the fillet I cut out of the scad to make room for stuffing. So the sushi is pressed rice, scad, and egg. I also had some fish jerky, if I can call it that. It's dried, cooked and spiced fish in a sprinkled form. So I sprinkled a layer of that on the sushi. Oh my God! It was heavenly! Want some?
Hi Precious! Hello Dahlink! How are we feeling? Isn't it nice to be at the top? So give thanks to Allah, and be a good girl. Please don't overwork. Make sure you eat properly and get plenty of rest. You are MY girl. I love you and I need you.
I just got hooked on a new game! The concept is simple: I have this ball, you see. Then then there's this hoop attached to a backboard that's elevated by a pole. Then I try to toss the ball so that it goes into the hoop. It's called "Basketball". It's a video game on my cell phone! It's quite addictive. You should try it some time.
I was getting some peppers for my Mom this morning, and I noticed that the woman had some fresh scad. Large sized! So I bought one to grill tomorrow. Scad is good for sushi as well, but it has a strong flavor. I had some packets of pressed rice so I boiled those up, and used the fillet I cut out of the scad to make room for stuffing. So the sushi is pressed rice, scad, and egg. I also had some fish jerky, if I can call it that. It's dried, cooked and spiced fish in a sprinkled form. So I sprinkled a layer of that on the sushi. Oh my God! It was heavenly! Want some?
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Letter to Erin 20160208
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
I had a litle bit of insomnia last night. I went to sleep about midnight, and woke up about 2:30 am. Which is no big deal, because I often do that and when I do, I just perform some extra worship then computer work, then I plunge right back to sleep. So this morning I got done with that, I had blogged my letter to you, and was about to call it quits. But before then I decided to check if there were any new videos under your search string, then I found that new skit of you in "The League". Needless to say, I didn't get much sleep last night. Oh, Erin.
You did seem a little embarrassed, though. I wonder how you find time to do cameos like that with how busy you are. Please make sure you get sufficient rest, and eat properly. If you get tense in the shoulders, it's because of general stress and more because you're thinking too much. I'm fairly experienced at giving massage, and I can help loosen your shoulders. Musician's fingers. If it's your left shoulder that's in pain, then of course it means a heart problem. And vice versa: if you sprain your left shoulder from exercise for example, you will find it difficult to breathe. Of course I would love to give you a full body massage. Hopefully our schedules coincide.
Oh, I'm tired. I think I'll take a nap before I go to sleep. You take care now, my beautiful Sweetheart. I love you and I need you.
I had a litle bit of insomnia last night. I went to sleep about midnight, and woke up about 2:30 am. Which is no big deal, because I often do that and when I do, I just perform some extra worship then computer work, then I plunge right back to sleep. So this morning I got done with that, I had blogged my letter to you, and was about to call it quits. But before then I decided to check if there were any new videos under your search string, then I found that new skit of you in "The League". Needless to say, I didn't get much sleep last night. Oh, Erin.
You did seem a little embarrassed, though. I wonder how you find time to do cameos like that with how busy you are. Please make sure you get sufficient rest, and eat properly. If you get tense in the shoulders, it's because of general stress and more because you're thinking too much. I'm fairly experienced at giving massage, and I can help loosen your shoulders. Musician's fingers. If it's your left shoulder that's in pain, then of course it means a heart problem. And vice versa: if you sprain your left shoulder from exercise for example, you will find it difficult to breathe. Of course I would love to give you a full body massage. Hopefully our schedules coincide.
Oh, I'm tired. I think I'll take a nap before I go to sleep. You take care now, my beautiful Sweetheart. I love you and I need you.
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Letter to Erin 20160207
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
To be absolutely serious, I wish we were married. I wish I were with you when you be a businesswoman, I wish you were here with me so I can appreciate how beautiful God made you. I'm sorry if my words hurt your feelings lately. I thought that I would be best to talk so as to not hurt you, but I make mistakes, so please forgive me. You know your heart means the world to me. You are my girl, and I want to take care of you. I love you and I need you.
Please make a donation of a minimum of one US dollar or one Euro to a worthwhile charity.
To be absolutely serious, I wish we were married. I wish I were with you when you be a businesswoman, I wish you were here with me so I can appreciate how beautiful God made you. I'm sorry if my words hurt your feelings lately. I thought that I would be best to talk so as to not hurt you, but I make mistakes, so please forgive me. You know your heart means the world to me. You are my girl, and I want to take care of you. I love you and I need you.
Please make a donation of a minimum of one US dollar or one Euro to a worthwhile charity.
Friday, February 5, 2016
Letter to Erin 20160206
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hello there, hi there! How's it going today? Are you feeling absolutely great! Oh, it's just another average day for me. An average day in the average life of an average person. I'm so average! La de da de da de da... Whoop de doo! Yahoo! I love you! And I need you.
Oh, don't be so serious. Today is pizza day! I've been eating pizza all day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Allah granted me some knowledge, for which I am grateful. I love sausage and basil pizza. Making pizza at home becomes much simpler folks, if you focus on the bread first. Make sure the crust is ready to eat before you put toppings on it. It's like making a pre-made crust at home to make pizza at home. In my case, my oven is very small so it's pointless to cook bread in there. I deep fry the crust, then I bake the toppings. The cheese goes on last, and only to melt. Then it's done! Sounds simple, huh? Want some pizza? Well, make sure you say, "In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful" before you take the first bite or sip of whatever it is you are eating or drinking.
Hello there, hi there! How's it going today? Are you feeling absolutely great! Oh, it's just another average day for me. An average day in the average life of an average person. I'm so average! La de da de da de da... Whoop de doo! Yahoo! I love you! And I need you.
Oh, don't be so serious. Today is pizza day! I've been eating pizza all day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Allah granted me some knowledge, for which I am grateful. I love sausage and basil pizza. Making pizza at home becomes much simpler folks, if you focus on the bread first. Make sure the crust is ready to eat before you put toppings on it. It's like making a pre-made crust at home to make pizza at home. In my case, my oven is very small so it's pointless to cook bread in there. I deep fry the crust, then I bake the toppings. The cheese goes on last, and only to melt. Then it's done! Sounds simple, huh? Want some pizza? Well, make sure you say, "In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful" before you take the first bite or sip of whatever it is you are eating or drinking.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Letter to Erin 20160205
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hello Dearest! Hi Darling! Is it business as usual today? It's almost Super Bowl time, and I'm sure you are deeply entrenched in acts of commerce. You work hard, so you deserve success. Don't forget that as my wife, you are automatically a professional endorser of food products. Yes, you as well. This business affects all business, because everybody must eat. So don't just limit yourself to caviar and crackers. Try all sorts of food out that appeals to you, as long as it's lawful and good. Lawful meaning halal.
What is halal is not limited to just food. Income and sex must also be halal. For instance, I came across a link (which started for me at Yahoo news) that some people were using verse 4:3 of the Qur'an to legalize gang rape and sex slaves. The entire verse reads (and I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the rejected):
If you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with the orphans, marry women of your choice: two, or three, or four. But if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly then only one, or that your right hands possess. That will be more suitable, to prevent you from doing injustice. (The Women 4:3)
What "the right hands possess" generally means captives or slaves. Justice aside, since these women are captives, some people consider it lawful to have sex with them. If you were to read the entire verse, one must marry these slaves or captives in order to be just. "Marry" meaning giving her a place to live, protect her and provide for her. Rape clearly being an act of oppression, and uncontrolled lust clearly being the path of the devil, brings to scrutiny the legality of the capture AND the legality of the war. She is what the LEFT hand possesses: an income of oppression.
Some people with thick beards, wearing sheets and turbans, claiming to be "ulama" (learned), create "fatwa" (edicts) that legalize acts that are clearly oppressive. But you know as well as I that having a pretty face and wearing pretty clothes and a pretty hat doesn't mean that a girl has a good heart. So these "ulama" look the part. I refuse to believe in them, and I am not a follower of them. I am a follower of prophet Muhammad (peace be on him). And if you are still confused as to who the hypocrites are, then know that prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) never oppressed his captives: he released them. And Allah is the Most Merciful.
Getting back to food, it's time for more pizza. So I made a batch of dough this morning, and marinara sauce. My favorite pizza is sausage and basil, and that can be the only type of pizza I eat. I don't desire variety in my pizza. My Mom wants a chicken and pineapple pizza. That will be tomorrow or Saturday, Mom. It depends on whether the dough is ready or not. A caviar pizza? I don't know about that. Dinner was chicken wings again. My stomach has become more sensitive since it got attacked by a sour pineapple, so I had to dilute my home made hot sauce with ketchup. The next batch of hot sauce I make will have to be mild sauce. Would you like to share my food with me? You are welcome, because I love you and I need you.
So many goodies in today's letter, huh? Let's end with a cartoon.
Hello Dearest! Hi Darling! Is it business as usual today? It's almost Super Bowl time, and I'm sure you are deeply entrenched in acts of commerce. You work hard, so you deserve success. Don't forget that as my wife, you are automatically a professional endorser of food products. Yes, you as well. This business affects all business, because everybody must eat. So don't just limit yourself to caviar and crackers. Try all sorts of food out that appeals to you, as long as it's lawful and good. Lawful meaning halal.
What is halal is not limited to just food. Income and sex must also be halal. For instance, I came across a link (which started for me at Yahoo news) that some people were using verse 4:3 of the Qur'an to legalize gang rape and sex slaves. The entire verse reads (and I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the rejected):
If you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with the orphans, marry women of your choice: two, or three, or four. But if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly then only one, or that your right hands possess. That will be more suitable, to prevent you from doing injustice. (The Women 4:3)
What "the right hands possess" generally means captives or slaves. Justice aside, since these women are captives, some people consider it lawful to have sex with them. If you were to read the entire verse, one must marry these slaves or captives in order to be just. "Marry" meaning giving her a place to live, protect her and provide for her. Rape clearly being an act of oppression, and uncontrolled lust clearly being the path of the devil, brings to scrutiny the legality of the capture AND the legality of the war. She is what the LEFT hand possesses: an income of oppression.
Some people with thick beards, wearing sheets and turbans, claiming to be "ulama" (learned), create "fatwa" (edicts) that legalize acts that are clearly oppressive. But you know as well as I that having a pretty face and wearing pretty clothes and a pretty hat doesn't mean that a girl has a good heart. So these "ulama" look the part. I refuse to believe in them, and I am not a follower of them. I am a follower of prophet Muhammad (peace be on him). And if you are still confused as to who the hypocrites are, then know that prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) never oppressed his captives: he released them. And Allah is the Most Merciful.
Getting back to food, it's time for more pizza. So I made a batch of dough this morning, and marinara sauce. My favorite pizza is sausage and basil, and that can be the only type of pizza I eat. I don't desire variety in my pizza. My Mom wants a chicken and pineapple pizza. That will be tomorrow or Saturday, Mom. It depends on whether the dough is ready or not. A caviar pizza? I don't know about that. Dinner was chicken wings again. My stomach has become more sensitive since it got attacked by a sour pineapple, so I had to dilute my home made hot sauce with ketchup. The next batch of hot sauce I make will have to be mild sauce. Would you like to share my food with me? You are welcome, because I love you and I need you.
So many goodies in today's letter, huh? Let's end with a cartoon.
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