In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hello, my Julia. How are you, my love? Me, I think I've been talking too much again lately, so it's about time for another period of isolation. It's not that I would forget you, my dearest. I love you. It would be much simpler for me if you were here with me to share my isolation, as opposed to my having to communicate to you in public. So please forgive me. I think I'll make some dough, to eat with the rest of that chili I made. Or maybe I'll just buy some bread if I'm lazy. I don't know.
You should know by now that being a professional endorser of food products makes people clamor for your attention... but it doesn't mean that they treat you with more respect! The point is to endorse Allah, and the the good people, and the truly good products. Please don't be corrupt.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Qur'an 20130629
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
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130627
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
When was the last time I saw you, my sweet Julia? I think that was almost 2 years ago, and it was a TV show. A fashion show. And here I am today, waiting for Allah to give me the means to go and get you. I don't want to give you my poverty, Julia. I want to care for you, and give you happiness. I want to shower you with love, for I love you.
It is a routine that I try to maintain here in patience inshaAllah, because we don't want our family and children to live in chaos. Right? It is for your and their sake that it be as mundane as possible. No touring, no living out of a suitcase. Despite the hugeness of the situation, it is the mundane and the routine that you must desire, expect, and pray for Julia. We must try our best to slow things down. We don't want our loved ones to live in chaos. So please be patient, my Julia. What God has given us is best. Other people try to change what God has given out of selfish dissatisfaction and envy, only to be worse off. We have seen the Signs, and the favors that God has presented to us, so there is no turning back. Ya Allah, thank You for the Grace that You have bestowed upon us. Thank you for your love, my dearest Julia.
When was the last time I saw you, my sweet Julia? I think that was almost 2 years ago, and it was a TV show. A fashion show. And here I am today, waiting for Allah to give me the means to go and get you. I don't want to give you my poverty, Julia. I want to care for you, and give you happiness. I want to shower you with love, for I love you.
It is a routine that I try to maintain here in patience inshaAllah, because we don't want our family and children to live in chaos. Right? It is for your and their sake that it be as mundane as possible. No touring, no living out of a suitcase. Despite the hugeness of the situation, it is the mundane and the routine that you must desire, expect, and pray for Julia. We must try our best to slow things down. We don't want our loved ones to live in chaos. So please be patient, my Julia. What God has given us is best. Other people try to change what God has given out of selfish dissatisfaction and envy, only to be worse off. We have seen the Signs, and the favors that God has presented to us, so there is no turning back. Ya Allah, thank You for the Grace that You have bestowed upon us. Thank you for your love, my dearest Julia.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130626
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hello again, Julia my beloved. How are you feeling today? I feel lonely without you, of course. Because I love you. I felt listless this morning, staring at my bowl of chili, holding half a loaf of bread. I put too much chilli powder in this batch. It's still good, but it feels kind of lonely. Next time, I'll use a spoon to measure the spice.
Everyone seems to be talking about the massive haze caused by the mass burning of vegetation to make way for industry in Indonesia. Not that I give much of a rat's ass about what everyone is babbling about, but one of the 10 Signs of Judgement Day is the Smoke. The haze doesn't seem to have taken over Perlis just yet. It was very hazy during voice training, but it cleared up soon after the Asr prayer. Blue sky, with a touch of haze on the northwest horizon. But I still can't burn the trash.
Hello again, Julia my beloved. How are you feeling today? I feel lonely without you, of course. Because I love you. I felt listless this morning, staring at my bowl of chili, holding half a loaf of bread. I put too much chilli powder in this batch. It's still good, but it feels kind of lonely. Next time, I'll use a spoon to measure the spice.
Everyone seems to be talking about the massive haze caused by the mass burning of vegetation to make way for industry in Indonesia. Not that I give much of a rat's ass about what everyone is babbling about, but one of the 10 Signs of Judgement Day is the Smoke. The haze doesn't seem to have taken over Perlis just yet. It was very hazy during voice training, but it cleared up soon after the Asr prayer. Blue sky, with a touch of haze on the northwest horizon. But I still can't burn the trash.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130624
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi Julia. How are you feeling today, my dearest? I don't really have much to say today. I'm generally a quiet person. I never forget you Julia, because I love you, and I want to marry you. But some days, I just don't have anything to say, and some other times, I can't make it to the Internet cafe to blog, so please forgive me for my shortcomings. I made a batch of chili! I used all local ingredients- no tomatoes! I used chilli paste instead, and red beans instead of pinto beans. Now that's chili! Would you like some?
Hi Julia. How are you feeling today, my dearest? I don't really have much to say today. I'm generally a quiet person. I never forget you Julia, because I love you, and I want to marry you. But some days, I just don't have anything to say, and some other times, I can't make it to the Internet cafe to blog, so please forgive me for my shortcomings. I made a batch of chili! I used all local ingredients- no tomatoes! I used chilli paste instead, and red beans instead of pinto beans. Now that's chili! Would you like some?
Qur'an 20130623
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
189. They ask you concerning the New Moons. Say, "They are but signs to mark fixed periods of time in men, and for Pilgrimage." It is no virtue if you enter your houses from the back: it is virtue if you fear Allah. Enter houses through the proper doors, and fear Allah, that you may prosper.
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They are but signs to mark fixed periods of time in men, and for Pilgrimage.
The Islamic calendar is a lunar calender. The new moons are used to measure time, and that's it. There are no superstitions involved, and there is no worship of the moon.
189. They ask you concerning the New Moons. Say, "They are but signs to mark fixed periods of time in men, and for Pilgrimage." It is no virtue if you enter your houses from the back: it is virtue if you fear Allah. Enter houses through the proper doors, and fear Allah, that you may prosper.
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They are but signs to mark fixed periods of time in men, and for Pilgrimage.
The Islamic calendar is a lunar calender. The new moons are used to measure time, and that's it. There are no superstitions involved, and there is no worship of the moon.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130622
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hey Julia, my dearest! Are you excited? Are you? Are you? It's almost the fasting month! Are you ready to rock? Well, I'm getting ready to fast. I do so love the fasting month, much more than the Eid. The whole month is thoroughly enjoyable for me. I must tell you about my Ramadan routine. The spend most of the night preparing food and eating. I don't eat much for breaking fast at sunset, because I would be going to the mosque. So I prepare a big meal at about 3 or 4 am, eat well, then stay awake until the dawn prayer. I wake up later than usual in the morning, try to get my internet work done as quickly as possible so I can take a nap before voice training at 2pm, I always voice train at 2pm. But since I can't drink coffee, I need the nap so I don't lullaby myself into a coma. I maintain my house chores and yard work routine, but I try to make sure I have a light meal ready for breaking fast at sunset. Ramadan is also my most social time of the year, because every night I attend additional prayers at the mosque. I don't really talk to anybody, I'm just there for the prayer, which usually ends at 10pm. Yes, you're going to have to come along with me. InshaAllah.
Hey Julia, my dearest! Are you excited? Are you? Are you? It's almost the fasting month! Are you ready to rock? Well, I'm getting ready to fast. I do so love the fasting month, much more than the Eid. The whole month is thoroughly enjoyable for me. I must tell you about my Ramadan routine. The spend most of the night preparing food and eating. I don't eat much for breaking fast at sunset, because I would be going to the mosque. So I prepare a big meal at about 3 or 4 am, eat well, then stay awake until the dawn prayer. I wake up later than usual in the morning, try to get my internet work done as quickly as possible so I can take a nap before voice training at 2pm, I always voice train at 2pm. But since I can't drink coffee, I need the nap so I don't lullaby myself into a coma. I maintain my house chores and yard work routine, but I try to make sure I have a light meal ready for breaking fast at sunset. Ramadan is also my most social time of the year, because every night I attend additional prayers at the mosque. I don't really talk to anybody, I'm just there for the prayer, which usually ends at 10pm. Yes, you're going to have to come along with me. InshaAllah.
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