In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
How are you, my Julia? I pray you are healthy and happy. I've been making perfect tortillas lately, praise Allah. So for breaking fast, I had some chicken wraps. I stopped at the night market and bought some fresh chicken breast from these 2 boys, age about 7 and 12. They said their dad left them there to mind the stall. They sure chopped that chicken like pros, though. I marinated the meat spicy teriyaki style, then pan fried it in butter until it just turned white. Sliced it flat wise, and rolled it up in the tortilla with oyster mushrooms, fried onions, and tomatoes. The wraps were FAT. I made one for you, but you didn't show up for dinner. So I ate it. Sorry. It won't keep in the cooler as a leftover. Wish you were here with me.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Qur'an 20130806
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
119. Ah! You are those who love them, but they love you not, though you believe in the whole of the Book. When they meet you, they say, "We believe," but when they are alone, they bite off the very tips of their fingers at you in their rage. Say, "Perish in your rage. Allah knows well all the secrets of the heart."
120. If aught that is good befalls you, it grieves them, but if some misfortune overtakes you, they rejoice at it. But if you are constant and do right, not the least harm will their cunning do to you, for Allah compasses round about all that they do.
The Family of Imran 3:119-120
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Perish in your rage. Allah knows well all the secrets of the heart.
119. Ah! You are those who love them, but they love you not, though you believe in the whole of the Book. When they meet you, they say, "We believe," but when they are alone, they bite off the very tips of their fingers at you in their rage. Say, "Perish in your rage. Allah knows well all the secrets of the heart."
120. If aught that is good befalls you, it grieves them, but if some misfortune overtakes you, they rejoice at it. But if you are constant and do right, not the least harm will their cunning do to you, for Allah compasses round about all that they do.
The Family of Imran 3:119-120
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Perish in your rage. Allah knows well all the secrets of the heart.
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130805
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Ah, you didn't like my story about the musang? I can see it on your face! Don't worry, my dearest. The little critters are harmless. Do you remember 3 Ramadans ago, I had a baby musang named Schtinky? I couldn't keep him alive... such a shame, I would have been the only kid on my block with a pet musang. They're just a nuisance sometimes, to have to clean up after them.
It's raining again. It's been a wonderful Ramadan. The only thing that's missing is you. I dreamed last night I was building Casa de Julia. I love you, my dearest Julia. Please pray along with me that Allah brings us together in a happy and secure marriage soon. By now, you should have acquired a close circle of trusted friends, from years of association. Of special importance are the righteous ones who are sincere to God. Do not try to bring into your intimacy those who are outside your ranks. They already say that they hate you, and what they hide in their hearts is far worse. You may love them, but they do not love you. Glory to Allah, the Most High.
Ah, you didn't like my story about the musang? I can see it on your face! Don't worry, my dearest. The little critters are harmless. Do you remember 3 Ramadans ago, I had a baby musang named Schtinky? I couldn't keep him alive... such a shame, I would have been the only kid on my block with a pet musang. They're just a nuisance sometimes, to have to clean up after them.
It's raining again. It's been a wonderful Ramadan. The only thing that's missing is you. I dreamed last night I was building Casa de Julia. I love you, my dearest Julia. Please pray along with me that Allah brings us together in a happy and secure marriage soon. By now, you should have acquired a close circle of trusted friends, from years of association. Of special importance are the righteous ones who are sincere to God. Do not try to bring into your intimacy those who are outside your ranks. They already say that they hate you, and what they hide in their hearts is far worse. You may love them, but they do not love you. Glory to Allah, the Most High.
Friday, August 2, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130803
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.
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.
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.
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