In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
38. Verily Allah knows the hidden things of the heavens and the earth: verily God has full knowledge of all that is in hearts.
39. God it is that has made you inheritors in the earth: if then, any do reject, their rejection against themselves: their rejection but adds to the odium for the unbelievers in the sight of their Lord: their rejection but adds to undoing.
40. Say, "Have you seen 'partners' of yours whom you call upon besides Allah? Show me what it is they have created in the earth. Or have they a share in the heavens?" Or have We given them a Book from which they clarify? Nay, the wrongdoers promise each other nothing but delusions.
The Originator of Creation 35:38-40
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Have you seen 'partners' of yours whom you call upon besides Allah? Show me what it is they have created in the earth. Or have they a share in the heavens?
If these people don't believe in God, then who is it they worship (besides themselves)? Or if these people believe that they are better than God, who is it that they call upon for help? Or if these people are just clueless, who is it they give credit to besides God?
Or is it that these people ignore God, because they only care about their own lusts and pleasures? Therefore do they only worship what stimulates their lusts and pleasures? If you were to tickle these people, and give them pleasure, would they worship you? Do they worship lovers and prostitutes? Do they worship rubber dolls and sex toys? Do they worship drugs and booze?
Do these people worship what they create? Are they so proud of what they create, that they boost their own pride with acts of worship/self-worship? Do these people worship what other people have created? Do they have a deal with these people to worship what they create? Do they worship what other people create because other people have been worshiping it? What do these creations do, that they worship them?
Do these people worship the things besides God that helped them achieve social status, and power? Is it the public eye that they worship? Is it their buddies that they worship? Do they have a deal to worship each other? Do they worship what other people tell them to worship? Is it other people that they worship?
Is it a thing that these people worship? Do they save money over the years to buy that thing so that they could worship it? Would they worship that thing anyway, if they could not afford to buy it? What does the thing do, that they worship it?
Is it money that these people worship? If they made lots of money, would they still worship money? If they lost all their money, would they still worship money? Do they spend money worshiping money? If they were too sick or too old to enjoy money, would they still worship money? If somebody gave them lots of money, would they worship that person? Is it the things money buys, that they worship? So, these people worship things? What does the thing do, that they worship it?
It's a lot less confusing for me to only worship Allah, and to remain constant in my worship of Allah so that I don't lapse into confusion.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Qur'an 20080209
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
34. Never did We send a Warner to a population but the wealthy ones among them said, "We believe not in that with which you have been sent."
35. They said,"We have more in wealth and in sons, and we cannot be punished."
36. Say, "Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Provision to whom God pleases, but most men understand not."
37. It is not your wealth nor your sons that will bring you nearer to Us in degree: but only those who believe and work righteousness- these are the ones for whom there is a multiplied Reward for their deeds, while secure they are in dwellings on high!
38. Those who strive against Our Signs, to frustrate them, will be given over into Punishment.
39. Say, "Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Sustenance to such of God's servants as God pleases: and nothing do you spend in the least but God replaces it: for God is the Best of those who grant Sustenance."
Sheba 34:34-39
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Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Provision to whom God pleases, but most men understand not.
Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Sustenance to such of God's servants as God pleases: and nothing do you spend in the least but God replaces it: for God is the Best of those who grant Sustenance.
Undoubtedly, most people crave wealth, because they relate to the stuff and "security" that it brings. We all know that you can't take all that stuff with you when you die. Some people build mausoleums, which are great for grave robbers. As for security, you can make a lot of money buying and selling houses. Then you spend that money building more houses, but then nobody can afford to buy any of it. Broke!
Whether it's houses or whatever, having all that money can make you spend (invest) too much of it, and become broke. Sometimes it doesn't matter how cautious, or responsible you are. That's because humans are not self-sufficient. People rely on others to survive, moreover people rely on God. How about a nice blizzard to wipe out that wheat harvest. Or a father getting brain damage from a stroke, leaving sons fighting and killing each other for the family business.
God is the great Provider. Maybe you built your bakery on a microscopic thermal fissure that stimulates the dough to rise nice and fluffy. Or maybe one day you were shooting at some food, and up through the ground comes a bubblin' crude.
What matters to God is correctness of faith, and good deeds. From those will God determine our sustenance, not just in this life , but also in the hereafter. Those who spend their wealth to defy God, and commit evil, will be delivered their Punishment. Some of may get a time break, so that they can pile up their penalty. And it usually is what you accumulate, that becomes your penalty. It could be your children. It could be that nice car which you backed up on your child. And that doesn't include what's coming in the Hereafter!
Let's not be fooled by appearances, either. Some of the weathiest people in the world wear jeans and t-shirts. Some hang out with bums. Some were bums. Whatever, again it is God who determines our sustenance.
34. Never did We send a Warner to a population but the wealthy ones among them said, "We believe not in that with which you have been sent."
35. They said,"We have more in wealth and in sons, and we cannot be punished."
36. Say, "Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Provision to whom God pleases, but most men understand not."
37. It is not your wealth nor your sons that will bring you nearer to Us in degree: but only those who believe and work righteousness- these are the ones for whom there is a multiplied Reward for their deeds, while secure they are in dwellings on high!
38. Those who strive against Our Signs, to frustrate them, will be given over into Punishment.
39. Say, "Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Sustenance to such of God's servants as God pleases: and nothing do you spend in the least but God replaces it: for God is the Best of those who grant Sustenance."
Sheba 34:34-39
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Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Provision to whom God pleases, but most men understand not.
Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Sustenance to such of God's servants as God pleases: and nothing do you spend in the least but God replaces it: for God is the Best of those who grant Sustenance.
Undoubtedly, most people crave wealth, because they relate to the stuff and "security" that it brings. We all know that you can't take all that stuff with you when you die. Some people build mausoleums, which are great for grave robbers. As for security, you can make a lot of money buying and selling houses. Then you spend that money building more houses, but then nobody can afford to buy any of it. Broke!
Whether it's houses or whatever, having all that money can make you spend (invest) too much of it, and become broke. Sometimes it doesn't matter how cautious, or responsible you are. That's because humans are not self-sufficient. People rely on others to survive, moreover people rely on God. How about a nice blizzard to wipe out that wheat harvest. Or a father getting brain damage from a stroke, leaving sons fighting and killing each other for the family business.
God is the great Provider. Maybe you built your bakery on a microscopic thermal fissure that stimulates the dough to rise nice and fluffy. Or maybe one day you were shooting at some food, and up through the ground comes a bubblin' crude.
What matters to God is correctness of faith, and good deeds. From those will God determine our sustenance, not just in this life , but also in the hereafter. Those who spend their wealth to defy God, and commit evil, will be delivered their Punishment. Some of may get a time break, so that they can pile up their penalty. And it usually is what you accumulate, that becomes your penalty. It could be your children. It could be that nice car which you backed up on your child. And that doesn't include what's coming in the Hereafter!
Let's not be fooled by appearances, either. Some of the weathiest people in the world wear jeans and t-shirts. Some hang out with bums. Some were bums. Whatever, again it is God who determines our sustenance.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Qur'an 20080208
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
27. Say: "Show me those who you have joined with God as partners: by no means. Nay, God is Allah, the Exalted in Power, the Wise."
28. We have not sent thee but as a universalist to men, giving them glad tidings, and warning them, but most men understand not.
29. They say,"When is this promise, if you are telling the truth?"
30. Say: "The appointment to you is for a Day, which you cannot put back for an hour, nor put forward."
Sheba 34:27-30
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Show me those who you have joined with God as partners: by no means. Nay, God is Allah, the Exalted in Power, the Wise.
The appointment to you is for a Day, which you cannot put back for an hour, nor put forward.
27. Say: "Show me those who you have joined with God as partners: by no means. Nay, God is Allah, the Exalted in Power, the Wise."
28. We have not sent thee but as a universalist to men, giving them glad tidings, and warning them, but most men understand not.
29. They say,"When is this promise, if you are telling the truth?"
30. Say: "The appointment to you is for a Day, which you cannot put back for an hour, nor put forward."
Sheba 34:27-30
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Show me those who you have joined with God as partners: by no means. Nay, God is Allah, the Exalted in Power, the Wise.
The appointment to you is for a Day, which you cannot put back for an hour, nor put forward.
Friday, February 8, 2008
The Gaza Strip
The Gaza Strip is unusual in being a densely settled area not recognized as a de jure part of any extant country.
From the beginning, the area's chief economic and social problem was the presence of large numbers of Palestinian Arab refugees living in extreme poverty in squalid camps. The Egyptian government did not consider the area part of Egypt and did not allow the refugees to become Egyptian citizens or to migrate to Egypt or to other Arab countries where they might be integrated into the population. Israel did not allow them to return to their former homes or to receive compensation for their loss of property.
Living conditions in the Gaza Strip are typically poor because of its dense and rapidly increasing population (the area's growth rate is one of the highest in the world); inadequate water, sewage, and electrical services; and high rates of unemployment.
In politically stable times, as much as one-tenth of the Palestinian population travels daily to Israel (where they are not allowed to stay overnight) to work in menial jobs. Political tension and outbreaks of violence have often led Israeli authorities to close the border for extended periods, putting many Palestinians out
of work.
(Encyclopaedia Brittanica 2007)
From the beginning, the area's chief economic and social problem was the presence of large numbers of Palestinian Arab refugees living in extreme poverty in squalid camps. The Egyptian government did not consider the area part of Egypt and did not allow the refugees to become Egyptian citizens or to migrate to Egypt or to other Arab countries where they might be integrated into the population. Israel did not allow them to return to their former homes or to receive compensation for their loss of property.
Living conditions in the Gaza Strip are typically poor because of its dense and rapidly increasing population (the area's growth rate is one of the highest in the world); inadequate water, sewage, and electrical services; and high rates of unemployment.
In politically stable times, as much as one-tenth of the Palestinian population travels daily to Israel (where they are not allowed to stay overnight) to work in menial jobs. Political tension and outbreaks of violence have often led Israeli authorities to close the border for extended periods, putting many Palestinians out
of work.
(Encyclopaedia Brittanica 2007)
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Qur'an 20080207
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
3. The unbelievers say, "Never to us will come the Hour." Say, "Nay! But most surely by my Lord, it will come upon you- by God who knows the unseen- from Whom is not hidden the least little atom in the heavens or on earth: nor is there anything less than that, or greater, but is in a Record Perspicuous."
4 That God may reward those who believe and work deeds of righteousness: for such is Forgiveness, and a Sustenance most Generous.
5. But those who strive against Our Signs, to frustrate them- for such will be a Penalty- a Punishment most humiliating.
6. And those to whom Knowledge has come see that this sent down to thee from thy Lord- that is the Truth, and that it guides to the Path of the Exalted, Worthy of all praise.
Sheba 34:3-6
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Nay! But most surely by my Lord, it will come upon you- by God who knows the unseen- from Whom is not hidden the least little atom in the heavens or on earth: nor is there anything less than that, or greater, but is in a Record Perspicuous.
This revelation camedown approximately 615 AD. Note that God speaks of an atomized universe.
3. The unbelievers say, "Never to us will come the Hour." Say, "Nay! But most surely by my Lord, it will come upon you- by God who knows the unseen- from Whom is not hidden the least little atom in the heavens or on earth: nor is there anything less than that, or greater, but is in a Record Perspicuous."
4 That God may reward those who believe and work deeds of righteousness: for such is Forgiveness, and a Sustenance most Generous.
5. But those who strive against Our Signs, to frustrate them- for such will be a Penalty- a Punishment most humiliating.
6. And those to whom Knowledge has come see that this sent down to thee from thy Lord- that is the Truth, and that it guides to the Path of the Exalted, Worthy of all praise.
Sheba 34:3-6
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Nay! But most surely by my Lord, it will come upon you- by God who knows the unseen- from Whom is not hidden the least little atom in the heavens or on earth: nor is there anything less than that, or greater, but is in a Record Perspicuous.
This revelation camedown approximately 615 AD. Note that God speaks of an atomized universe.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Qur'an 20080206
In the name of Allah,Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
63. Men ask thee concerning the Hour: say, "The knowledge thereof is with Allah, and what will make thee understand? Perchance the Hour is nigh!"
64. Verily Allah has cursed the unbelievers and prepared for them a blazing fire
65. to dwell therein forever: no protector will they find, nor helper.
66. The Day that their faces will be turned upside down in the Fire, they will say: "Woe to us! Would that we had obeyed Allah, and obeyed the Messenger!"
67. And they will say: "Our Lord! We obeyed our chiefs and our great ones, and they misled us as to the path."
68. "Our Lord! Give them double penalty, and curse them with a very great curse!"
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The knowledge thereof is with Allah, and what will make thee understand? Perchance the Hour is nigh!
Today, I accidently put my clock in the washing machine and killed it.
Anyway, skeptics of Judgement Day want to know exactly when it is. Why? Will they be any less skeptical? Most likely it would make no difference to them. Such information is privy to the Almighty Allah only. The prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) didn't know it. The believers don't know it. I don't know it. The concept is that it could happen anytime. Just because it hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean that it won't happen, and happen anytime.
Oblivion is the modus operandi of unbelievers. Which is a shame, because the punishment is really intense. Their skepticism commanded them not to prepare, not even as an option. What these people see is other people, telling them what to do and what to believe, which is great if it is for the better, but it isn't. There can be no compensating for reaction when it comes to belief in God: the probation is now, so prepare now. But I guess regret is more important than preparation for most people.
Instead most people follow bosses and politicians, for whatever reason. Often we see within an establishment people blaming each other when something goes wrong. This will be true again on Judgement Day, when unbelievers start blaming their bosses and politicians in the presence of God. And treacherous too, as we often see, when they demand more severe penalties for those they blame. E Pluribus Unum.
63. Men ask thee concerning the Hour: say, "The knowledge thereof is with Allah, and what will make thee understand? Perchance the Hour is nigh!"
64. Verily Allah has cursed the unbelievers and prepared for them a blazing fire
65. to dwell therein forever: no protector will they find, nor helper.
66. The Day that their faces will be turned upside down in the Fire, they will say: "Woe to us! Would that we had obeyed Allah, and obeyed the Messenger!"
67. And they will say: "Our Lord! We obeyed our chiefs and our great ones, and they misled us as to the path."
68. "Our Lord! Give them double penalty, and curse them with a very great curse!"
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The knowledge thereof is with Allah, and what will make thee understand? Perchance the Hour is nigh!
Today, I accidently put my clock in the washing machine and killed it.
Anyway, skeptics of Judgement Day want to know exactly when it is. Why? Will they be any less skeptical? Most likely it would make no difference to them. Such information is privy to the Almighty Allah only. The prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) didn't know it. The believers don't know it. I don't know it. The concept is that it could happen anytime. Just because it hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean that it won't happen, and happen anytime.
Oblivion is the modus operandi of unbelievers. Which is a shame, because the punishment is really intense. Their skepticism commanded them not to prepare, not even as an option. What these people see is other people, telling them what to do and what to believe, which is great if it is for the better, but it isn't. There can be no compensating for reaction when it comes to belief in God: the probation is now, so prepare now. But I guess regret is more important than preparation for most people.
Instead most people follow bosses and politicians, for whatever reason. Often we see within an establishment people blaming each other when something goes wrong. This will be true again on Judgement Day, when unbelievers start blaming their bosses and politicians in the presence of God. And treacherous too, as we often see, when they demand more severe penalties for those they blame. E Pluribus Unum.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Qur'an 20080124
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
49. Nay, 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 thee 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 thee 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 thee 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 thou 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 thou 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!
Evidence and Signs of God are everywhere. This is clearly perceived by those who have a balance of intelligence, wisdom, and emotion. Unbelievers reject evidence of God, then ask for more evidence. Again we are taken to the concept of evidence: what is it that these people want to see, in their convincing?
The Qur'an and its practise thereof is Evidence of God. But it is insufficient evidence for those who disbelieve. Why? Humans believe only what they want to believe. What most humans want is money, power and lust. These things are vain (futile) to the dead, that's why they are referred to as vanities. 70 or so years of human life is insignificant to the lifespan of the universe. Are you going to bury yourself with that statuette, that car, and that whore?
God speaks of Punishment, and the unbelievers say, "Hurry up and bring it on!" Most people are in a hurry, most of the time to get nowhere. Just ask any cop that. In verse 29:53, God states that the Punishment has been prepared for them. Since what most people care about is getting things now, they get complacent when nothing happens immediately. And that's when they get screwed, is when they become complacent. God knows this, and warns us of this, but of course we only begin to understand when we get screwed. Evidence!
This also demonstrates the time-bending capabilities of Allah: hell can also be hell on earth. Also, everyone will have a brief awareness of death before they die, and most of us will sink back into our vanities and our complacency.
Many humans strive for "security". To be able to keep the stuff they worked for, and to provide for their families. Security is in the care of God! A nice little meteor or tornado will wipe out that beautiful house. A heart attack will wipe out that nice job, and put your family on the streets. Most animals forage only for what is available at the moment. Even storekeepers like bees rely on what is available at the moment. God is the one who provides the moment, and what is available at that moment.
What is there to understand? We all rely on God! Be clueless of this, and pay the price. Pay now, or pay later... what's the difference? The good news is, that God rewards the faithful and the righteous. Now, or later, it is all the same to God.
49. Nay, 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 thee 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 thee 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 thee 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 thou 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 thou 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!
Evidence and Signs of God are everywhere. This is clearly perceived by those who have a balance of intelligence, wisdom, and emotion. Unbelievers reject evidence of God, then ask for more evidence. Again we are taken to the concept of evidence: what is it that these people want to see, in their convincing?
The Qur'an and its practise thereof is Evidence of God. But it is insufficient evidence for those who disbelieve. Why? Humans believe only what they want to believe. What most humans want is money, power and lust. These things are vain (futile) to the dead, that's why they are referred to as vanities. 70 or so years of human life is insignificant to the lifespan of the universe. Are you going to bury yourself with that statuette, that car, and that whore?
God speaks of Punishment, and the unbelievers say, "Hurry up and bring it on!" Most people are in a hurry, most of the time to get nowhere. Just ask any cop that. In verse 29:53, God states that the Punishment has been prepared for them. Since what most people care about is getting things now, they get complacent when nothing happens immediately. And that's when they get screwed, is when they become complacent. God knows this, and warns us of this, but of course we only begin to understand when we get screwed. Evidence!
This also demonstrates the time-bending capabilities of Allah: hell can also be hell on earth. Also, everyone will have a brief awareness of death before they die, and most of us will sink back into our vanities and our complacency.
Many humans strive for "security". To be able to keep the stuff they worked for, and to provide for their families. Security is in the care of God! A nice little meteor or tornado will wipe out that beautiful house. A heart attack will wipe out that nice job, and put your family on the streets. Most animals forage only for what is available at the moment. Even storekeepers like bees rely on what is available at the moment. God is the one who provides the moment, and what is available at that moment.
What is there to understand? We all rely on God! Be clueless of this, and pay the price. Pay now, or pay later... what's the difference? The good news is, that God rewards the faithful and the righteous. Now, or later, it is all the same to God.
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