In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hey Julia, my dearest. How are you, my love? I pray you're feeling healthy and confident. I just finished my dinner of a loaf of bread and a bowl of chili. No, I didn't get around to making any bread. I still have the yeast in a plastic bag in the cooler unopened. I'm getting too lazy to cook. Especially something like tortillas, without a tortilla press, is so tedious, I don't even want to think about it. Did you know that fresh mackerel roe and liver tastes better without soy sauce? That's what I think. That's what I had for an afternoon snack. I bought a half kilo of fish for Batty, it's a shame to waste that delicious roe and fish liver. I don't really plan my meals anymore unless I'm flat broke, or I have to defrost something. It would be fun to plan meals with you, but alone it makes no difference. Well, I'm going to start setting up my guitar. I need to practice more.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Qur'an 20130701
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
222. They ask you concerning women's courses. Say, "They are a hurt and a pollution, so keep away from women in their courses, and do not approach them until they are clean. But when they have purified themselves, you may approach them in any manner, time or place Ordained for you by Allah. For Allah loves those who turn to God constantly, and God loves those who keep themselves pure and clean."
223. Your wives are as a tilth to you, so approach your tilth when or how you will. But do some good act for your souls beforehand, and fear Allah, and know that you are to meet God. And give good tidings to those who believe.
224. And make not Allah an excuse in your oaths against doing good, or acting rightly, or making peace between persons, for Allah is One who Hears and Knows all things.
225. Allah will not call you to account for thoughtlessness in your oaths, but for the intention in your hearts. And God is the Oft-Forgiving, Most Forbearing.
The Heifer 2:222-225
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Concerning women's courses: they are a hurt and a pollution, so keep away from women in their courses, and do not approach them until they are clean. But when they have purified themselves, you may approach them in any manner, time or place Ordained for you by Allah. For Allah loves those who turn to God constantly, and God loves those who keep themselves pure and clean.
222. They ask you concerning women's courses. Say, "They are a hurt and a pollution, so keep away from women in their courses, and do not approach them until they are clean. But when they have purified themselves, you may approach them in any manner, time or place Ordained for you by Allah. For Allah loves those who turn to God constantly, and God loves those who keep themselves pure and clean."
223. Your wives are as a tilth to you, so approach your tilth when or how you will. But do some good act for your souls beforehand, and fear Allah, and know that you are to meet God. And give good tidings to those who believe.
224. And make not Allah an excuse in your oaths against doing good, or acting rightly, or making peace between persons, for Allah is One who Hears and Knows all things.
225. Allah will not call you to account for thoughtlessness in your oaths, but for the intention in your hearts. And God is the Oft-Forgiving, Most Forbearing.
The Heifer 2:222-225
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Concerning women's courses: they are a hurt and a pollution, so keep away from women in their courses, and do not approach them until they are clean. But when they have purified themselves, you may approach them in any manner, time or place Ordained for you by Allah. For Allah loves those who turn to God constantly, and God loves those who keep themselves pure and clean.
Qur'an 20130630
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
219. They ask you concerning booze and gambling. Say, "In them is great sin, and some benefit, for mankind, but the sin is greater than the benefit." They ask you how much they are to spend. Say, "What is beyond your needs." Thus does Allah make clear to you God's Signs, in order that you may consider.
220. About this life and the Hereafter. They ask thee concerning orphans. Say, "The best thing to do is what is for their good." If you mix their affairs with yours, they are your brethren. But Allah knows the man who means mischief from the man who means good. And if Allah had willed, God could have put you into difficulties. God is indeed Exalted in Power, Wise.
The Heifer 2:219-220
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Concerning booze and gambling: In them is great sin, and some benefit, for mankind, but the sin is greater than the benefit.
How much to spend? What is beyond your needs.
Concerning orphans: The best thing to do is what is for their good.
219. They ask you concerning booze and gambling. Say, "In them is great sin, and some benefit, for mankind, but the sin is greater than the benefit." They ask you how much they are to spend. Say, "What is beyond your needs." Thus does Allah make clear to you God's Signs, in order that you may consider.
220. About this life and the Hereafter. They ask thee concerning orphans. Say, "The best thing to do is what is for their good." If you mix their affairs with yours, they are your brethren. But Allah knows the man who means mischief from the man who means good. And if Allah had willed, God could have put you into difficulties. God is indeed Exalted in Power, Wise.
The Heifer 2:219-220
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Concerning booze and gambling: In them is great sin, and some benefit, for mankind, but the sin is greater than the benefit.
How much to spend? What is beyond your needs.
Concerning orphans: The best thing to do is what is for their good.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130629
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.
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.
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.
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