In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi there again, my love. How are you feeling today, Julia? It's a wild and crazy world out there, isn't it? Conspiracies everywhere. Just be righteous, be faithful, and put your trust in Allah.
I've been in a clammy mood lately. My Mom cooked up some of those clams I told you about, you know, the "snails of a thousand brains". I couldn't get enough of them, so I bought myself a kilo of the clams at the night market last night. Oh Julia, clam broth is SO powerful. I browned up some garlic and onions, then chilli paste and water, and something to add slight sourness, a touch of sugar, and then let the clams boil away in the mix. I only bought a kilo because I didn't think I could put down two kilos, but now that they're all gone, I should have bought two kilos. But nobody loves a fat astronaut. Hey, would you like to try some? How about I spoon up some of the broth with a clam in a half shell, and spoon feed you? My darling?
Monday, May 13, 2013
Qur'an 20130514
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
1. Say, "God is Allah, the One and Only."
2. "Allah, the Eternal, Absolute."
3. "God begets not, nor is God begotten."
4. "And there is none like unto God."
The Purity of Faith 112:1-4
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Sincerity. How sincere are you in your relationship with God?
Do you conduct your religion mostly for the sake of conforming?
Do you conduct your religion mostly for the sake of being seen by other people?
1. Say, "God is Allah, the One and Only."
2. "Allah, the Eternal, Absolute."
3. "God begets not, nor is God begotten."
4. "And there is none like unto God."
The Purity of Faith 112:1-4
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Sincerity. How sincere are you in your relationship with God?
Do you conduct your religion mostly for the sake of conforming?
Do you conduct your religion mostly for the sake of being seen by other people?
Friday, May 10, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130511
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi Julia, my beloved. How are you feeling today? I'm feeling a bit hungry. I've been on sort of a mango diet, having a mango or two instead of a heavy meal. It won't last though, because the mangoes won't last, and I'm a voracious carnivore. So for dinner, I have a chicken and bamboo shoot stew cooking on the stove top. I wanted to make chicken and cashew curry, but my Mom pilfered my cashews. I love you, Mom! The stew should be quite good, inshaAllah. Just meat, veggies, water, and bouillon at the end. Simplicity! Want some?
Hi Julia, my beloved. How are you feeling today? I'm feeling a bit hungry. I've been on sort of a mango diet, having a mango or two instead of a heavy meal. It won't last though, because the mangoes won't last, and I'm a voracious carnivore. So for dinner, I have a chicken and bamboo shoot stew cooking on the stove top. I wanted to make chicken and cashew curry, but my Mom pilfered my cashews. I love you, Mom! The stew should be quite good, inshaAllah. Just meat, veggies, water, and bouillon at the end. Simplicity! Want some?
Qur'an 20130511
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
1. Say, "O ye who reject Faith!"
2. I worship not that which you worship,
3. Nor will you worship that which I worship,
4. And I will not worship that which you have been wont to worship,
5. Nor will you worship that which I worship.
6. To you be your way, and to me, mine.
109 Those Who Reject Faith
1. Say, "O ye who reject Faith!"
2. I worship not that which you worship,
3. Nor will you worship that which I worship,
4. And I will not worship that which you have been wont to worship,
5. Nor will you worship that which I worship.
6. To you be your way, and to me, mine.
109 Those Who Reject Faith
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130509
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi Julia. How are you? I pray you're doing OK. I'm doing OK, I got through the political season OK, and I'm still in one piece. I hate politics. I spent the evening harvesting mangoes. This time I was a little more patient, and I only dropped a couple, and they were already close to the ground, so they didn't go splat, or bounce out of control. I can't let the mangoes fall to the ground naturally, or the bugs will get them first. I collect them in a cart I have in the kitchen, and let them ripen at room temperature. Then I stuck them in the cooler. I've been having mangoes for breakfast everyday. Yummy! Would you like to have one? I'll peel it for you, my love.
Hi Julia. How are you? I pray you're doing OK. I'm doing OK, I got through the political season OK, and I'm still in one piece. I hate politics. I spent the evening harvesting mangoes. This time I was a little more patient, and I only dropped a couple, and they were already close to the ground, so they didn't go splat, or bounce out of control. I can't let the mangoes fall to the ground naturally, or the bugs will get them first. I collect them in a cart I have in the kitchen, and let them ripen at room temperature. Then I stuck them in the cooler. I've been having mangoes for breakfast everyday. Yummy! Would you like to have one? I'll peel it for you, my love.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130508
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi Julia, my Sweetness. How are you feeling today, my Princess? I pray you are feeling healthy and confident. It's been raining everyday. I couldn't do much for yard work, so I just sat on my porch and watched the rain. The first thing I remember doing when I first got back to Malaysia from the USA is watch the rain. The reproductive ants flew up from the ground in the opposite direction of the rain. More like singular but many little wisps of cigarette smoke, hey dodged the water drops as they rose up to lose themselves in the grey of the heavy rain. Hundreds of dragonflies were patrolling above my yard, to pick off an ant as it tried to wing itself away into the sunset grey. But some ants got away. Future queens, they are.
Hi Julia, my Sweetness. How are you feeling today, my Princess? I pray you are feeling healthy and confident. It's been raining everyday. I couldn't do much for yard work, so I just sat on my porch and watched the rain. The first thing I remember doing when I first got back to Malaysia from the USA is watch the rain. The reproductive ants flew up from the ground in the opposite direction of the rain. More like singular but many little wisps of cigarette smoke, hey dodged the water drops as they rose up to lose themselves in the grey of the heavy rain. Hundreds of dragonflies were patrolling above my yard, to pick off an ant as it tried to wing itself away into the sunset grey. But some ants got away. Future queens, they are.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130506
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Oh Julia, I woke up too early today, so I'm feeling rather spacey. How are you, my love? It's the day after the polls. I thought I has to take Chee Cheah to the vet, but I had to postpone that. Do I typed this letter at the Internet cafe. Oh, I'm drowsy.
It seems that people are indoctrinated early in politics around here. I can tell from the little kids who have their party affiliation scribbled on their grubby little notebooks and backpacks. My vote was private until I cast it. Sigh. Fame is a liability. But I guess it means that only Allah knows what's going on in my head. InsyaAllah.
Oh Julia, I woke up too early today, so I'm feeling rather spacey. How are you, my love? It's the day after the polls. I thought I has to take Chee Cheah to the vet, but I had to postpone that. Do I typed this letter at the Internet cafe. Oh, I'm drowsy.
It seems that people are indoctrinated early in politics around here. I can tell from the little kids who have their party affiliation scribbled on their grubby little notebooks and backpacks. My vote was private until I cast it. Sigh. Fame is a liability. But I guess it means that only Allah knows what's going on in my head. InsyaAllah.
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