In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Whew. I'm full. It's the rice gruel that the local mosque gives away, but I like it. And I ate too much of it, too. It's raining right now, so I decided not to go for the additional prayer. I need to make a batch of dough for the coming morning, and of course, I need to write to my sweetie. How are you doing, my beloved? You know I love you. You are my girl, and I love you with all my heart. I seem to have too much to do lately. It's because we're so close to the Eid. I took Friday morning to do some of it, but there's still much to do, and my Mom likes to add more. I love you, Mom.
Here in Perlis, there is a sort of tree fox the locals call a "musang". It generally thrives in the trees, and eats the fruit. But it has a habit of living in houses for shelter, on the ceilings. You know, how a ceiling hides he framework of the roof, which some people turn into attics? Well, one can hear the varmints scampering and frolicking on the ceiling, going bump bump bump. They are generally harmless animals, but when they urinate, the urine drips down to the lower level tenants. I don't know of any way to deter these critters other than to shoot them. Perhaps when you design a house, you could just expose the framework of the roof, and abolish the ceiling? I guess that also means we have to have a pretty roof and frame.
Friday, August 2, 2013
Qur'an 20130803
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
95. Say, "Allah speaks the Truth: follow the religion of Abraham, the sane in faith. He was not of the pagans."
96. The first House appointed for humans was that at Bakkah, full of blessing, and of guidance for all kinds of beings.
97. In it are Signs manifest, the Station of Abraham: whoever enters it attains security. Pilgrimage thereto is a duty humans owe to Allah, those who can afford the journey. But if any deny faith, Allah stands not in need of any of God's creatures.
98. Say, "O people of the Book! Why reject you the Signs of Allah, when Allah is Witness to all you do?"
99. Say, "O people of the Book! Why obstruct you those who believe, from the path of Allah, seeking to make it crooked, while you were yourselves witnesses? But Allah is not unmindful of all that you do."
100. O you who believe! If you listen to a faction among the people of the Book, they would render you apostates after you have believed!
The Family of Imran 3:95-100
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Allah speaks the Truth: follow the religion of Abraham, the sane in faith. He was not of the pagans.
O people of the Book! Why reject you the Signs of Allah, when Allah is Witness to alll you do?
O people of the Book! Why obstruct you those who believe, from the path of Allah, seeking to make it crooked, while you were yourselves witnesses? But Allah is not unmindful of all that you do.
95. Say, "Allah speaks the Truth: follow the religion of Abraham, the sane in faith. He was not of the pagans."
96. The first House appointed for humans was that at Bakkah, full of blessing, and of guidance for all kinds of beings.
97. In it are Signs manifest, the Station of Abraham: whoever enters it attains security. Pilgrimage thereto is a duty humans owe to Allah, those who can afford the journey. But if any deny faith, Allah stands not in need of any of God's creatures.
98. Say, "O people of the Book! Why reject you the Signs of Allah, when Allah is Witness to all you do?"
99. Say, "O people of the Book! Why obstruct you those who believe, from the path of Allah, seeking to make it crooked, while you were yourselves witnesses? But Allah is not unmindful of all that you do."
100. O you who believe! If you listen to a faction among the people of the Book, they would render you apostates after you have believed!
The Family of Imran 3:95-100
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Allah speaks the Truth: follow the religion of Abraham, the sane in faith. He was not of the pagans.
O people of the Book! Why reject you the Signs of Allah, when Allah is Witness to alll you do?
O people of the Book! Why obstruct you those who believe, from the path of Allah, seeking to make it crooked, while you were yourselves witnesses? But Allah is not unmindful of all that you do.
Qur'an 20130802
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
92. By no means shall you attain righteousness unless you give of which you love. And whatever you give, of a truth Allah knows it well.
93. All food was lawful to the children of Israel, except what Israel made unlawful for itself, before the Law was revealed. Say,"Bring you the Law and study it, if you be men of truth."
94. If any after this, invent a lie and attribute it to Allah, they are indeed unjust wrongdoers.
The Family of Imran 3:92-94
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Bring you the Law and study it, if you be men of truth.
92. By no means shall you attain righteousness unless you give of which you love. And whatever you give, of a truth Allah knows it well.
93. All food was lawful to the children of Israel, except what Israel made unlawful for itself, before the Law was revealed. Say,"Bring you the Law and study it, if you be men of truth."
94. If any after this, invent a lie and attribute it to Allah, they are indeed unjust wrongdoers.
The Family of Imran 3:92-94
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Bring you the Law and study it, if you be men of truth.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130801
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Wow, is it August already? My, how time flies, and I'm still in love with you. I will always love you, my Julia. Another 8 days, and it will be the Eid. I enjoy Ramadan much more than the Eid, but at least I can start drinking coffee again. My parents love the Eid, but I just want to lock myself up in my bedroom. It's just too social for my taste. How's your mom, by the way? Give my regards to her. Tell her I'm sorry that I plan to steal her daughter away from her like some medieval, chauvinistic, testosterone-driven barbarian. I'm certain that you understand that this situation is far bigger than both our families combined. Not just for its social and financial reality and potential, but for Allah. Thus, I stand my ground. You are my wife, and you will stay here with me. InshaAllah. May Allah reward us.
Wow, is it August already? My, how time flies, and I'm still in love with you. I will always love you, my Julia. Another 8 days, and it will be the Eid. I enjoy Ramadan much more than the Eid, but at least I can start drinking coffee again. My parents love the Eid, but I just want to lock myself up in my bedroom. It's just too social for my taste. How's your mom, by the way? Give my regards to her. Tell her I'm sorry that I plan to steal her daughter away from her like some medieval, chauvinistic, testosterone-driven barbarian. I'm certain that you understand that this situation is far bigger than both our families combined. Not just for its social and financial reality and potential, but for Allah. Thus, I stand my ground. You are my wife, and you will stay here with me. InshaAllah. May Allah reward us.
Qur'an 20130801
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
83. Do they seek for other than the Religion of Allah? While all creatures in the heavens and on earth have, willing or unwilling, bowed to God's Will, and to God shall they all be brought back.
84. Say, "We believe in Allah, and in what has been revealed to us, and what was revealed to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses, Jesus, and the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between one and another among them, and to God do we bow our will."
The Family of Imran 3:83-84
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We believe in Allah, and in what has been revealed to us, and what was revealed to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses, Jesus, and the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between one and another among them, and to God do we bow our will.
83. Do they seek for other than the Religion of Allah? While all creatures in the heavens and on earth have, willing or unwilling, bowed to God's Will, and to God shall they all be brought back.
84. Say, "We believe in Allah, and in what has been revealed to us, and what was revealed to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses, Jesus, and the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between one and another among them, and to God do we bow our will."
The Family of Imran 3:83-84
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We believe in Allah, and in what has been revealed to us, and what was revealed to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses, Jesus, and the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between one and another among them, and to God do we bow our will.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130731
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Well, I wouldn't want to do such a gig everyday. It wouldn't be sustainable, there wouldn't be adequate creative writing, and everyone including me would get bored very quickly. Once or twice a week is more than enough. I don't want to burn out, even though it's a great gig. On the off days, I'll just stay home and voice train as usual. If people want to hear me, then they can hang around the kampung. I want to enjoy a happy and secure married life with my Julia. Snuggle on the futon and make the love. Trim the grass. Do some cooking. Etc.
Well, I wouldn't want to do such a gig everyday. It wouldn't be sustainable, there wouldn't be adequate creative writing, and everyone including me would get bored very quickly. Once or twice a week is more than enough. I don't want to burn out, even though it's a great gig. On the off days, I'll just stay home and voice train as usual. If people want to hear me, then they can hang around the kampung. I want to enjoy a happy and secure married life with my Julia. Snuggle on the futon and make the love. Trim the grass. Do some cooking. Etc.
Qur'an 20130731
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
72. A section of the people of the Book say, "Believe in the morning what is revealed to the believers, but reject it at the end of the day, perchance they may turn back."
73. "And believe no one unless he follows your religion." Say, "True guidance is the Guidance of Allah, lest a revelation be sent to someone like unto that which was sent unto you! Or that those should engage you in argument before your Lord?" Say, "All bounties are in the Hand of Allah: God grants them to whom God pleases, and Allah is the All-Caring, the Omniscient."
74. For God's Mercy, God specially chooses whom God pleases. For Allah is the Lord of bounties unbounded.
The Family of Imran 3:72-74
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True guidance is the Guidance of Allah, lest a revelation be sent to someone like unto that which was sent unto you! Or that those should engage you in argument before your Lord?
All bounties are in the Hand of Allah: God grants them to whom God pleases, and Allah is the All-Caring, the Omniscient.
72. A section of the people of the Book say, "Believe in the morning what is revealed to the believers, but reject it at the end of the day, perchance they may turn back."
73. "And believe no one unless he follows your religion." Say, "True guidance is the Guidance of Allah, lest a revelation be sent to someone like unto that which was sent unto you! Or that those should engage you in argument before your Lord?" Say, "All bounties are in the Hand of Allah: God grants them to whom God pleases, and Allah is the All-Caring, the Omniscient."
74. For God's Mercy, God specially chooses whom God pleases. For Allah is the Lord of bounties unbounded.
The Family of Imran 3:72-74
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True guidance is the Guidance of Allah, lest a revelation be sent to someone like unto that which was sent unto you! Or that those should engage you in argument before your Lord?
All bounties are in the Hand of Allah: God grants them to whom God pleases, and Allah is the All-Caring, the Omniscient.
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