In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
How are you feeling today, Julia? I love you, my beautiful young bride. I've been trying to slow down, after the hectic fasting month. There was a lot of food, but there's so much I can't eat now that I'm old. Well, I basically can't eat other people's cooking. Even the simple foods, cakes and sweets give me gastritis. Today's breakfast of ketupat (glutenous rice steamed in coconut leaves) and seronding (dried shredded beef) gave me problems until the next morning. I just don't have a local stomach. But I managed to quench the burn by slamming a whole wok full of fried rice.
Ah, fried rice! Truly the poor man's meal, since it tastes better with leftovers. The key to fried rice is the rice itself: it is best when the rice has cooled overnight in the cooler. I've seen on TV some people make fried rice out of freshly steamed rice. I guess you would have to be super skilled to make it come out unclumpy. But cooled down and slightly dried up rice is the best. Fried rice should taste light. Which means that all seasonings and grease must not overpower the sweetness of the rice. Meats should be precooked, and vegetables added at the end for a short time to maintain crispness. I start by making a fond, maybe onions, garlic and carrots with light soy sauce in minimal oil. When browned, part the center, and turn down the heat. Add a little more oil to the empty space, let it heat up, then crack an egg in there. Break the yolk, sprinkle some salt and pepper, then spread it around, and let it slightly harden. Add the rice, increase the heat, and mix everything in, adding light soy sauce constantly to flavor. Then add the precooked meats, and vegetables last. Why is fried rice so complicated? Because there are so many bad versions!
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Qur'an 20120822
In the name of Allah, most Gracious,most Merciful.
52. Say, "See you, if this IS from Allah, and yet do you reject it? Who is more astray than one who is in a schism, far?"
53. Soon will We show them Our Signs in the regions, and in their own souls, until it becomes manifest to them that this is the Truth. Is it not enough that thy Lord is witness to all things?
54. Ah indeed! Are they in doubt concerning the Meeting with their Lord? Ah indeed! It is God that does encompass all things!
Expounded 41:52-54
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See you, if this IS from Allah, and yet do you reject it? Who is more astray than one who is in a schism, far?
52. Say, "See you, if this IS from Allah, and yet do you reject it? Who is more astray than one who is in a schism, far?"
53. Soon will We show them Our Signs in the regions, and in their own souls, until it becomes manifest to them that this is the Truth. Is it not enough that thy Lord is witness to all things?
54. Ah indeed! Are they in doubt concerning the Meeting with their Lord? Ah indeed! It is God that does encompass all things!
Expounded 41:52-54
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See you, if this IS from Allah, and yet do you reject it? Who is more astray than one who is in a schism, far?
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Letter to Julia 20120820
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
How are you feeling, my beloved young Julia? I'm sorry I took so long to write, but it's been the Eid, and I had to pay more attention to the houses and yards. I think the Eid is overrated and commercialized, anyway. I find the fasting month of Ramadan much more rewarding, enjoyable and entertaining. But my parents take the Eid seriously, and we Muslims take care of our parents. But I am grateful that I get to eat during the day again. Plus, the hectic schedule and all that standing in prayer did a number on my feet and legs. Ouch.
Ah, I had the most delicious fried noodles the other night, made by one of my favorite chefs. It was a most authentic "mamak" style fried noodles. It was so accurate! Do you know what a "mamak" is? It is stereotypically a fat, male India cook. But these noodles had the highest quality beef in it. Oh Julia, it was so delicious! What an intelligent cook.
How are you feeling, my beloved young Julia? I'm sorry I took so long to write, but it's been the Eid, and I had to pay more attention to the houses and yards. I think the Eid is overrated and commercialized, anyway. I find the fasting month of Ramadan much more rewarding, enjoyable and entertaining. But my parents take the Eid seriously, and we Muslims take care of our parents. But I am grateful that I get to eat during the day again. Plus, the hectic schedule and all that standing in prayer did a number on my feet and legs. Ouch.
Ah, I had the most delicious fried noodles the other night, made by one of my favorite chefs. It was a most authentic "mamak" style fried noodles. It was so accurate! Do you know what a "mamak" is? It is stereotypically a fat, male India cook. But these noodles had the highest quality beef in it. Oh Julia, it was so delicious! What an intelligent cook.
Qur'an 20120820
In the name of Allah, most Gracious,most Merciful.
44. Had We sent this as a Qur'an other than Arabic, they would have said, "Why are not its verses explained in detail? What, not in Arabic? And an Arab?" Say, "It is a guide and a healing to those who believe, and for those who believe not, there is a deafness in their ears, and it is blindness in theirs. They are being called from a place far distant!"
Expounded 41:44
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It is a guide and a healing to those who believe, and for those who believe not, there is a deafness in their ears, and it is blindness in theirs. They are being called from a place far distant!
44. Had We sent this as a Qur'an other than Arabic, they would have said, "Why are not its verses explained in detail? What, not in Arabic? And an Arab?" Say, "It is a guide and a healing to those who believe, and for those who believe not, there is a deafness in their ears, and it is blindness in theirs. They are being called from a place far distant!"
Expounded 41:44
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It is a guide and a healing to those who believe, and for those who believe not, there is a deafness in their ears, and it is blindness in theirs. They are being called from a place far distant!
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Letter to Julia 20120816
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Oh my precious Julia, I want and pray for us to be safe and happy. I believe war is inevitable, not because of stockpiling arms, spiraling debt and corruption, but because I believe in Judgement Day. This war exhilarates and excites some others, just like in World War 1. I do not crave war like others do. I am very exhausted with conflict. But life isn't perfect, so I must be ready InsyaAllah, to defend our peace and our love. We must stick together, all the time! Please pray with me for our peace, safety and happiness together.
Oh my precious Julia, I want and pray for us to be safe and happy. I believe war is inevitable, not because of stockpiling arms, spiraling debt and corruption, but because I believe in Judgement Day. This war exhilarates and excites some others, just like in World War 1. I do not crave war like others do. I am very exhausted with conflict. But life isn't perfect, so I must be ready InsyaAllah, to defend our peace and our love. We must stick together, all the time! Please pray with me for our peace, safety and happiness together.
Qur'an 20120816
In the name of Allah, most Gracious,most Merciful.
10. God set on it mountains standing firm, high above it, and bestowed blessings on the earth, and measured therein all things to give them nourishment in due proportion in 4 days, in accordance with those who seek.
11. Moreover, God comprehended in God's design the sky, and it had been smoke. God said to it and to the earth, "Come you together, willingly or unwillingly." They said, "We do come in willing obedience."
12. So God completed them as 7 firmaments in 2 days, and God assigned to each heaven its duty and command. And We adorned the lower heaven with lights, and with guard. Such is the Decree of the Exalted in Might, Full of Knowledge.
13. But if they turn away, say "I have warned you of a stunning punishment like that of the 'Ad and the Thamud!"
Expounded 41:10-13
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I have warned you of a stunning punishment like that of the 'Ad and the Thamud!
OK so God created the earth in 2 days (41:9). Then God shaped the mountains, bestowed blessings, and measured sustenance for those who seek it in 4 days (41:10). 2 days + 4 days = 6 days. The sky had already been there as smoke or gas, then God joined the earth and the sky. God completed the earth and the sky as 7 levels in 2 days, these 2 days I believe being the last 2 days of the creation of the earth. Of course God can multitask! Such is easy for the Master of Time.
So a day to God is like 1000 years to human reckoning (22:47). But the Master of Time is also the Master of time distortion, so once we humans have grasped that God's day is 1000 years of our time, our act of comprehension would multiply that 1000 years by another 1000. And so on, and so on. Don't think too much about it. Just think about pleasing God.
10. God set on it mountains standing firm, high above it, and bestowed blessings on the earth, and measured therein all things to give them nourishment in due proportion in 4 days, in accordance with those who seek.
11. Moreover, God comprehended in God's design the sky, and it had been smoke. God said to it and to the earth, "Come you together, willingly or unwillingly." They said, "We do come in willing obedience."
12. So God completed them as 7 firmaments in 2 days, and God assigned to each heaven its duty and command. And We adorned the lower heaven with lights, and with guard. Such is the Decree of the Exalted in Might, Full of Knowledge.
13. But if they turn away, say "I have warned you of a stunning punishment like that of the 'Ad and the Thamud!"
Expounded 41:10-13
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I have warned you of a stunning punishment like that of the 'Ad and the Thamud!
OK so God created the earth in 2 days (41:9). Then God shaped the mountains, bestowed blessings, and measured sustenance for those who seek it in 4 days (41:10). 2 days + 4 days = 6 days. The sky had already been there as smoke or gas, then God joined the earth and the sky. God completed the earth and the sky as 7 levels in 2 days, these 2 days I believe being the last 2 days of the creation of the earth. Of course God can multitask! Such is easy for the Master of Time.
So a day to God is like 1000 years to human reckoning (22:47). But the Master of Time is also the Master of time distortion, so once we humans have grasped that God's day is 1000 years of our time, our act of comprehension would multiply that 1000 years by another 1000. And so on, and so on. Don't think too much about it. Just think about pleasing God.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Letter to Julia 20120815
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
YOOOOOOOOLIIIIIEEEEEE!!!!
Hi there, my beautiful young Julia. How are you feeling? I want to nurture and embrace you, my love. I pray that Allah will protect us, and our loved ones. Please make sure you maintain your prayer routine, especially at work, not only to please Allah, but also because it infuriates your enemies and those who wish to oppress you. It's a shame that a few thugs can tarnish the reputation of an entire population. But people are the same the world over. For example, America is full of face-eating homosexual cannibals, right? No, that's not true. I've been to America, and I know some good people there. But there are some rotten kids all over the world, who really need to walk into a trap, like a mouse to a mousetrap.
But our kids make friends with them! Like Bat Cat made friends with the orange cat next door, who led him into the dirty drain. Well, I had to wash him, and put him back in his cage. What about the cat next door? He tried to walk into my house once, and he got treated like any other cat other than Chee Cheah and Batty: he got a good solid whomp with the broom I keep by the front door.
Now when you design a house, please make sure that it's easier to get out than to get in. Doors and windows must open out, and there must be a clear path from both levels to a standard fire exit, which also opens out. Windows must be fortified with steel, either bars or ornate decorations whatever, which also open out. We should really have a 2 level house. When you design a 2nd floor, please create a firing hole design, so I can mow those bastards down from above with my automatic rifle, whether they be inside or outside the house. Therefore, the stairwell should be a spiral type in the middle of the house.
Well, just do your best.
YOOOOOOOOLIIIIIEEEEEE!!!!
Hi there, my beautiful young Julia. How are you feeling? I want to nurture and embrace you, my love. I pray that Allah will protect us, and our loved ones. Please make sure you maintain your prayer routine, especially at work, not only to please Allah, but also because it infuriates your enemies and those who wish to oppress you. It's a shame that a few thugs can tarnish the reputation of an entire population. But people are the same the world over. For example, America is full of face-eating homosexual cannibals, right? No, that's not true. I've been to America, and I know some good people there. But there are some rotten kids all over the world, who really need to walk into a trap, like a mouse to a mousetrap.
But our kids make friends with them! Like Bat Cat made friends with the orange cat next door, who led him into the dirty drain. Well, I had to wash him, and put him back in his cage. What about the cat next door? He tried to walk into my house once, and he got treated like any other cat other than Chee Cheah and Batty: he got a good solid whomp with the broom I keep by the front door.
Now when you design a house, please make sure that it's easier to get out than to get in. Doors and windows must open out, and there must be a clear path from both levels to a standard fire exit, which also opens out. Windows must be fortified with steel, either bars or ornate decorations whatever, which also open out. We should really have a 2 level house. When you design a 2nd floor, please create a firing hole design, so I can mow those bastards down from above with my automatic rifle, whether they be inside or outside the house. Therefore, the stairwell should be a spiral type in the middle of the house.
Well, just do your best.
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