Qur'an 20170204

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

21.  Thus did We make their case known to people, that they might know the promise of Allah is true, and that there can be no doubt about the Hour of Judgment.  Behold, they dispute among themselves as to their affair.  Said, "Construct a building over them."  Their Lord knows best about them.  Those who prevailed over their affair said, "Let us surely build a place of worship over them."

22.  Saying they were three, the dog being the fourth among them.  Saying they were five, the dog being the sixth, doubtfully guessing at the unknown.  Saying they were seven, the dog being the eighth.  Say, "My Lord knows best their number: it is but few that know them."  Enter not therefore into controversies concerning them, except on a matter that is clear.  Nor consult any of them about the Sleepers.

23.  Nor say of anything, "I shall be sure to do so and so tomorrow,"

24.  Without adding, "So please, Allah!"  And call your Lord to mind when you forget, and say, "I hope that my Lord will guide me ever closer than this to the right road."

25.  So they stayed in their cave three hundred years, and add nine.

26.  Say, "Allah knows best how long they stayed.  With God is the secrets of the heavens and the earth, how clearly God sees, how finely God hears!  They have no protector other than God.  Nor does God share God's Command with any person whatsoever."

The Cave 18:21-26
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Wow, what beautiful children

Erin, how do you get those screen shots of your cell phone?  You have an app for it, of course.  Duh!  I get the feeling that you know Jay-Z and Beyonce personally.  Do you ever spend much time on a pc anymore, or do you simply live off your cell phone?  I can't do that.  I have to have my ancient pcs.  If I could still use Windows 3.1, I would.

Natty, those are such beautiful children.  I hope you realize that when you flash your boobs, you would get a different effect on people than when your brother flashes his boobs.  So please stop doing that.  By the way, here's what a Viking REALLY looks like.

Pina, I'm guessing that you haven't received your new leather jacket yet.  If your bosses haven't given you that jacket, then there's not much I can do except give you one myself when I have the means and money.  They probably don't think you are serious about marrying me.  Are you still keeping a boyfriend?  I'm sorry, but I can only endorse my wife.  It's your turn to catch the big fish, so best wishes and I hope you make the right choices.  If you have received your new jacket, then please show me.

This is a bread, butter and sugar sandwich.  Sweet!

Attention Grabbers

You sure know how to grab all the attention.  It's because you're so beautiful.  And you're MY girl.  Mine, mine, MINE.  I couldn't tell what is was you had been eating, perhaps next time you should take a photo before you dig in.  You know, if you didn't clean your plate, people might think you didn't enjoy your food.  Just kidding!  You're so beautiful.  Who cares what they think.

Hi Canada!  How's business?  Oh, is everybody talking about you?  From what I can tell, most of it is positive.  But who cares what they say, you're so beautiful.  Don't worry Sweetie, have fun!  I have some cotton buds, I'll help you clean your ears out.

Oh, you suddenly want lots of attention too, Pina?  What happened to the stay-in-the-background Nowhere Girl?  Did you suddenly realize that you like being showered with attention?  Don't seek attention, Sweetie.  Take some photos of your food instead.  I want to see it.

Summer

Summer is here!  Actually, it's just the dry season.  It was supposed to start on New Year's, but it stayed wet until last week.  And even now it's not that hot.  Sure I have the AC on because I heat up easily, but it's not hot.  I went about this morning running errands, and I was all dressed up somewhat like an Arab, covering my neck with a scarf for sun protection, but it wasn't that hot.  Alhamdulillah.  I hate hot weather.

The kids are back in school, of course.  Kids around here get 2 2 week breaks, and a 6 week break at the end of the year.  I guess I am on some sort of permanent vacation.  Life of a rock star.  The trouble with that is that I have to work everyday.  Alhamdulillah.

Mucho mas tortillas!

Please forgive me, my Mexican is atrocious.  I no know no Mexicana!  There must be something wrong with me, I've been craving only tortillas lately.  If you were to make a burrito with something other than the usual beans and meat, would you call that Mexican food?  I call it Global Mexican food.  For lunch today is... leftovers!
1.  Leftover chicken wings.

2.  Oooh, those bean sprouts are their last legs.

3.  The "fresh" tofu is now 5 days old.  I used half for lunch, the other half for dinner.

4.  I'm happy to report that my home made pickles are a great success!  (Not relevant to burritos) Please excuse the bite marks.

5.  Dinner was burritos with scrambled egg, fried onions, tofu, mayo, pepper and hot dogs.  I didn't photograph my lunch, but it looked the same as dinner.

Secret Separation

I told you a while ago that your career would be at its peak right before you marry, so there's really no secret about it.  So just be patient, have faith, and don't give up on us OK?

Do you understand that, Natty and Pina?   Your career would be at its peak right before you marry.  I'm not a prophet, but the music does come with some great responsibility.  My consorts are expected to have dignity, piety and chastity.  If she were to have such qualities, then she would receive double her reward.  InshaAllah.

Lunch today was rice vermicelli in Siamese hot sour soup.

Little fish

Hey Erin honey!  Are you having fun?  You got to have fun with your situation, so you won't worry so much.  There's not much going on here today for me, just the same old same old.  For brunch I had my Mom's "nasi lemak" (rice...), and for dinner I had hot dogs and fries.  Yeah it's normal food, but I had to fry up some crunchy anchovies for my snack mix.  So I thought since I would slow heat the oil and cook the hot dogs at the same time, then when the oil got hot I would cook the fries, then when the fries got done I would fry the anchovies.  Want some?

Oooh, I don't think you would like crunchy anchovies Natty.  How about you take a snapshot of your food for me, Sweetie?  I want to know what you've been eating. Croissants?  Souffle?
Escargot? Chocolate Mousse?

I know you're having fun, Pina.  I can see it in your face.  I'll bet you're hungry as usual.