Qur'an 20210602

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

219.  They ask you concerning booze and gambling.  Say, "In them is great sin, and some benefit, for mankind, but the sin is greater than the benefit."  They ask you how much they are to spend.  Say, "What is beyond your needs."  Thus does Allah make clear to you God's Signs, in order that you may consider.

220.  About this life and the Hereafter.  They ask you concerning orphans.  Say, "The best thing to do is what is for their good."  If you mix their affairs with yours, they are your brethren.  But Allah knows the man who means mischief from the man who means good.  And if Allah had willed, God could have put you into difficulties.  God is indeed Exalted in Power, Wise.

The Heifer 2:219-220

Plunder

 Hi Natty Honey.  How are you feeling today?  Ever since I found you, I always thought you had stars in your eyes.  That you wanted to be a star too but unlike your brother, because you are shy somewhat.  Are you still that shy?  Do you remember when I asked you to dress up to go to the movies and you did, but your buddies didn't dress up?  You looked so uncomfortable, and that made me feel bad.  I never asked you to do so again.  Do you still want to be a star?  Suddenly it's within your grasp, plus it's something for you to do while you wait for me.  At first I would rather you keep yourself in a nice cottage in the Vancouver highlands away from the spotlight, maybe teach some yoga or do some community work for the Canadian government, use that degree of yours.  Then after doing some studying, I started to think that it might be best for you to become a star.  Get it out of your system, and use your position to do good for others.  You must be comfortable with it though, so it's up to you.  Attitude is everything.

I got interested in this guy's video because he showcased the homeless, the failed retail, and the excessive construction in LA.  Take note of that, Natty: Los Angeles is not self-sustaining.  The money is coming somewhere from outside.  That means that a successful Hollywood show or star has to be international in nature.  You already have that inshaAllah.  You are MY girl.  Then after that, being a star in Hollywood means luxury and glitter in a city of homeless.  That is the star, shining bright amidst the devastation.  Prepare your heart, and be a good woman.  Then the guy started to talk about cryptocurrency, and wondered why people are eating it up.  Like yeah, man!  Duh!  It's basic greed.  It's called "plunder", and it's a proven way of conducting business.  If an animal were profitable, then you hunt it down until it becomes extinct.  If the environment could sustain more pollution, then you cram it with more and more garbage until it becomes unlivable.

Qur'an 20210601

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

215.  They ask you what they should spend.  Say, "Whatever you spend that is good, is for parents, and kindred, and orphans, and those in want, and for wayfarers, and whatever you do that is good: Allah knows it well."

216.  Fighting is prescribed upon you, and you dislike it.  But it is possible that you dislike a thing which is good for you, and that you love a thing which is bad for you.  But Allah knows, and you know not.

217.  They ask you concerning fighting in the Prohibited Month.  Say, "Fighting therein is grievous, but graver it is in the Sight of Allah to prevent access to the path of Allah, to deny God, to prevent access to the Sacred Mosque, and drive out its members."  Tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter, nor will they cease fighting you until they turn you back from your faith if they can.  And if any of you turn back from their faith and die in unbelief, their works will bear no fruit in this life and in the Hereafter:  they will be companions of the fire, and will abide therein.

218.  Those who believed, and those who suffered exile and fought in the Path of Allah: they have the Mercy of Allah.  And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

The Heifer 2:215-218

Sanctuary

 Natty, that is beautiful country.  That must be California, an area that God saved from the carnage of the fires.  I am glad you managed to escape the machinations of LA.  You look safe and happy, and for that I am grateful to Allah.  Alhamdulillah.  You say that's a doll house?  It has the vibe of a church to me.  If you had managed to find a Christian army to back you up, then that is a blessing indeed.  Perhaps you can gain a better sight of who is pulling the strings in Hollywood.

Look what Google sent me!  Marilyn Monroe's screen test from her last movie.  Marilyn had that wonderful aura that she could summon anytime like a psychic armor.  If I had to describe it, it would be like a "smiling whatever".  Marilyn confessed that she was genuinely miserable, such is the life of a star.  You don't have the same aura as her, Natty.  Learn what you can from her, but be yourself.  You know, the way you behave around your big brother.  You're not in the same position as Marilyn, either.  Marilyn Monroe was naked under the light, you get to hide behind me.  So please make sure you play that card all the time.

Sunday

 Hi Natty!  How are you?  You're awfully quiet.  I hope everything is OK over there, and that you are healthy and safe.  Oh the guy that made that video about the Venice Beach Boardwalk getting back to being a tourist attraction just made another saying that things are still the same.  Somewhat.  Let me see if I can find it... ah here it is:

Everyone around here is in a panic over the resurgence of Covid cases, so there's going to be another lockdown starting Tuesday.  I'm actually quite good at not leaving the house at all, but I have to buy supplies plus I have elderly parents.  I have enough stuff for myself to get through the next 2 weeks inshaAllah, but they do allow people to go out and get supplies.  But some people love to gallivant you know, lockdown or not.  Hm.  I think it's going to be an interesting week, for you and me.  Hopefully I won't have to leave the house.

What's on the menu today?  Takeout for lunch, and takeout for dinner.  Yeah, Sunday is a busy day for me.  I just couldn't be bothered to cook  I had to go buy groceries and gasoline.  I hope everything is easy going for you Natty Honey!  You can't stay quiet in La La Land for long if you're popular.  They're going to weed you out!  Whatever happens Princess, I love you.  You are MY girl.  So don't you worry about a thing, everything will work out just dandy for us inshaAllah.

Us and them

 

Hi Natty!  How are you today?  I hope you are having tons of fun over there.  Please keep safe and healthy.  You are probably facing more people right now than you ever have before, so please try to analyze the situation before you walk into it, so you don't walk into danger.  People can be very random.  Just like pets.

I'm in the middle of cooking up some roast beef.  My roast beef is simple, folks: just cook the beef in a closed pot on a small fire in soy sauce and coconut milk until you can easily cut through the gristle.  That's roughly about 2 hours.  Don't use expensive cuts of beef!  The gristle is the best part.  Separate the beef from the drippings when done, but don't throw away the drippings!  You can use it as sauce or soup stock.  Use whatever beef or sauce you need and freeze the rest for later.  I didn't have roast beef for dinner though.  I made fried flat noodles with chicken.  Want some?

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.  Everything about it is just so gorgeous.

The Star and the Laborer

 

Hi Natty!  Whatcha up to?  The vibes I'm getting kind of tell me that you're planning on staying in SoCal and being a star.  That's cool with me Honey, because I love you.  Make sure you maintain your chastity, and keep yourself safe and healthy.  Make sure people treat you like a princess like a fragile egg, to be treated as gingerly as extremely possible.  Don't subject yourself to dangerous stunts and situations.  Keeping yourself safe and pristine means you care about our marriage, and you care about me.  I'm going to be keeping a sharp eye on this matter inshaAllah.

Me, I had to complete some work on that fallen tree by the perimeter to the neighbor's yard so I can make room for cutting the grass over there.  There were still a couple of large branches poking into the scrub which I had to remove with my blunt machete.  That damned knife just won't get sharp no matter what I do.  I had to do the task within swarms of mosquitoes and army ants.  Everything was wet, so I couldn't start a fire.  I tell you now Honey, when I have to do labor I swear like a ..............  The words may not come out of my mouth, but in my mind I'm Scarface.  After I was done, I was exhausted.  Being pissed off sure is draining.  But I just had dinner, so I'm beginning to mellow out a bit.  Fries and eggplant burger, perfectly done alhamdulillah.  Want some?