In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi there, my dearest Julia. I've been talking too much lately, so now I feel extra reclusive and lazy. Oh, I'm soooo lazy. I just want to watch TV and snuggle with my Julia. But she's not here, so I just watch TV. I love you, Julia. I need snacks.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130516
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Now you're probably asking yourself, "Why didn't God protect the younger sibling from the jealous wrath of his brother if God had preferred him over the other?" Anyone who studies the Qur'an would know that the younger brother offered himself up for sacrifice with the intention of letting the older brother carry the burden of both their sins. But it didn't stop there: from this incident God decreed that if anyone committed a murder, it would be as if he slew an entire race of people. Now this happened a long time ago: the two brothers were sons of Adam, which could mean mankind before the Qur'an, or more likely the first generation offspring of Adam, the first human. That would probably spiritually account for all the wars since the beginning of the human race.
But the human mind is too feeble to calculate its own past. Probably in another 50 years time, people will say that President Kennedy never got shot, along with those who say, "Who's Kennedy?" We Muslims are instructed to take account of the unseen as a fundamental aspect of human existence. Even the stupidest people cannot deny that there might be something unseen around the corner as they drive.
Now you're probably asking yourself, "Why didn't God protect the younger sibling from the jealous wrath of his brother if God had preferred him over the other?" Anyone who studies the Qur'an would know that the younger brother offered himself up for sacrifice with the intention of letting the older brother carry the burden of both their sins. But it didn't stop there: from this incident God decreed that if anyone committed a murder, it would be as if he slew an entire race of people. Now this happened a long time ago: the two brothers were sons of Adam, which could mean mankind before the Qur'an, or more likely the first generation offspring of Adam, the first human. That would probably spiritually account for all the wars since the beginning of the human race.
But the human mind is too feeble to calculate its own past. Probably in another 50 years time, people will say that President Kennedy never got shot, along with those who say, "Who's Kennedy?" We Muslims are instructed to take account of the unseen as a fundamental aspect of human existence. Even the stupidest people cannot deny that there might be something unseen around the corner as they drive.
Qur'an 20130516
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
1. Say, "I seek refuge with the Lord and Cherisher of mankind,
2. The Ruler of mankind,
3. The God of mankind,
4. From the mischief of the Whisperer, who withdraws,
5. Who whispers into the hearts of mankind,
6. Among Jinns, and among men."
Mankind 114:1-6
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This chapter wraps up the Qur'an as we know it today, with a summary of existence: humans (and Jinns) are in conflict with Satan (a Jinn), until Judgment Day.
1. Say, "I seek refuge with the Lord and Cherisher of mankind,
2. The Ruler of mankind,
3. The God of mankind,
4. From the mischief of the Whisperer, who withdraws,
5. Who whispers into the hearts of mankind,
6. Among Jinns, and among men."
Mankind 114:1-6
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This chapter wraps up the Qur'an as we know it today, with a summary of existence: humans (and Jinns) are in conflict with Satan (a Jinn), until Judgment Day.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130515
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Are you the jealous type, Julia? I wouldn't want you to cheat on me, and I wouldn't cheat on you for the same reason. You would probably want me to be a little jealous, but that has nothing to do with our agreement of honor to each other. And would I be jealous of the people who make millions as a by-product of the music that Allah granted me, while all they know is how to take, with no clue on how to give, not even a little bit so I can buy some coffee? Actually, I don't care. Allah will deal directly eventually with the oppressive, and I probably wouldn't even hear about it. Sure, I get unhappy that I can't afford to marry my Julia, and buy all the toys and snacks that I want, but I'm not jealous with them about that. Allah is the One Who enlarges or restricts the provision of whoever God wills.
The tormented rock star with many enemies routine has been done before. I was listening to "The Wall", then cringed when I heard Roger Waters mug Sha Na Na. I grew up on that album. Then throughout my life I came into blows with people who were jealous with what I had/have. Certainly what Allah gives is better than the wealth they amass. That's between them and God, why be jealous with me? But they want to be jealous. That's just how they feel. Everybody gets jealous. It's justified. Kill.
The Qur'an tells a story of a brother who got jealous with his younger sibling who was preferred by God, then murdered him. This shows that jealousy reaches down to their spiritual level but again, that's between them and God. You must have some old women who are jealous of your beauty. Jealousy is a basic human suicide bomb, and it is NOT a blessing. But God offers protection for the sincere believers. The Only One Who has the Strength to protect. The Lord of the dawn.
Are you the jealous type, Julia? I wouldn't want you to cheat on me, and I wouldn't cheat on you for the same reason. You would probably want me to be a little jealous, but that has nothing to do with our agreement of honor to each other. And would I be jealous of the people who make millions as a by-product of the music that Allah granted me, while all they know is how to take, with no clue on how to give, not even a little bit so I can buy some coffee? Actually, I don't care. Allah will deal directly eventually with the oppressive, and I probably wouldn't even hear about it. Sure, I get unhappy that I can't afford to marry my Julia, and buy all the toys and snacks that I want, but I'm not jealous with them about that. Allah is the One Who enlarges or restricts the provision of whoever God wills.
The tormented rock star with many enemies routine has been done before. I was listening to "The Wall", then cringed when I heard Roger Waters mug Sha Na Na. I grew up on that album. Then throughout my life I came into blows with people who were jealous with what I had/have. Certainly what Allah gives is better than the wealth they amass. That's between them and God, why be jealous with me? But they want to be jealous. That's just how they feel. Everybody gets jealous. It's justified. Kill.
The Qur'an tells a story of a brother who got jealous with his younger sibling who was preferred by God, then murdered him. This shows that jealousy reaches down to their spiritual level but again, that's between them and God. You must have some old women who are jealous of your beauty. Jealousy is a basic human suicide bomb, and it is NOT a blessing. But God offers protection for the sincere believers. The Only One Who has the Strength to protect. The Lord of the dawn.
Qur'an 20130515
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
1. Say,"I seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn,"
2. "From the mischief of created things,"
3. "From the mischief of darkness as it overspreads,"
4. "From the mischief of those who practise secret arts,"
5. "And from the mischief of the envious one as he practises envy."
The Daybreak 113:1-5
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1. Say,"I seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn,"
2. "From the mischief of created things,"
3. "From the mischief of darkness as it overspreads,"
4. "From the mischief of those who practise secret arts,"
5. "And from the mischief of the envious one as he practises envy."
The Daybreak 113:1-5
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Monday, May 13, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130514
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?
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?
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?
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