In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
So what about the wedding? Oh Erin, clearly by the time that happens inshaAllah, I'll have so much to do with getting your house ready plus what I'm already doing. Because by that time I will have money, and I would have more to do for the simple reason that I can afford to do it. All I need and what would make me happy is a simple ceremony at the local mosque, and some food to feed the witnesses. This doesn't preclude what you want, for you are my wife, and I want to make you happy. Simplicity and austerity doesn't seem logical because we are in the Public Eye. But I have no friends, other than Allah Who has saved my life over and over again, and the few people who cared about this music and its musicians way back in 1994. We could have a wedding party at your new house which I will build for you, as both a wedding party and a house warming party. So whatever you visualize for your wedding, include your house in your vision. If you desire an elaborate party, then it will have to be Malay Islam, so do your research. I will probably be wearing black and gold colored attire. Urgh... there's so much to do. I'm running out of breath thinking about it.
Let's proceed with patience, shall we? Since there's no action without the money, then let's think and visualize what we want. When it comes time for action inshaAllah, you can be sure that I'll proceed slowly and meticulously to make sure things get done right without overruns. I think I'll relax and watch TV right now. You start learning to slow down too, Erin. Make them follow your clock, my love. I love you, and I need you.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Qur'an 20150112
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
34. Never did We send a Warner to a population but the wealthy ones among them said, "We believe not in that with which you have been sent."
35. They said,"We have more in wealth and in sons, and we cannot be punished."
36. Say, "Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Provision to whom God pleases, but most men understand not."
37. It is not your wealth nor your sons that will bring you nearer to Us in degree, but only those who believe and work righteousness. These are the ones for whom there is a multiplied Reward for their deeds, while secure they are in dwellings on high.
38. Those who strive against Our Signs, to frustrate them, will be given over into Punishment.
39. Say, "Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Sustenance to such of God's servants as God pleases, and nothing do you spend in the least but God replaces it, for God is the Best of those who grant Sustenance."
sheba 34:34-39
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Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Provision to whom God pleases, but most men understand not.
Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Sustenance to such of God's servants as God pleases, and nothing do you spend in the least but God replaces it, for God is the Best of those who grant Sustenance.
34. Never did We send a Warner to a population but the wealthy ones among them said, "We believe not in that with which you have been sent."
35. They said,"We have more in wealth and in sons, and we cannot be punished."
36. Say, "Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Provision to whom God pleases, but most men understand not."
37. It is not your wealth nor your sons that will bring you nearer to Us in degree, but only those who believe and work righteousness. These are the ones for whom there is a multiplied Reward for their deeds, while secure they are in dwellings on high.
38. Those who strive against Our Signs, to frustrate them, will be given over into Punishment.
39. Say, "Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Sustenance to such of God's servants as God pleases, and nothing do you spend in the least but God replaces it, for God is the Best of those who grant Sustenance."
sheba 34:34-39
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Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Provision to whom God pleases, but most men understand not.
Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Sustenance to such of God's servants as God pleases, and nothing do you spend in the least but God replaces it, for God is the Best of those who grant Sustenance.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Letter to Erin 20150111
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
My my, you are clever. Things are rather exciting, huh? Because you are my girl. Well you take it easy and take your time my lady, don't rush yourself for people, start learning to slow down. You are my Rock and Roll Babe, you are my queen, so please carry yourself as one, just don't forget Allah ever.
For dinner it was chicken wings! Oh, it's just a simple recipe. I tossed 12 drumettes in flour then fried them to a crispy but not too crispy. The sauce is a sweet and spicy sauce straight out of a bottle, one of Malaysia's oldest name brands. Great for chicken wings. The wings were enjoyed with some flat bread. I'm going to feed you well, my darling. InshaAllah. Then we'll work out together, OK? Erin, I love you and I need you.
My my, you are clever. Things are rather exciting, huh? Because you are my girl. Well you take it easy and take your time my lady, don't rush yourself for people, start learning to slow down. You are my Rock and Roll Babe, you are my queen, so please carry yourself as one, just don't forget Allah ever.
For dinner it was chicken wings! Oh, it's just a simple recipe. I tossed 12 drumettes in flour then fried them to a crispy but not too crispy. The sauce is a sweet and spicy sauce straight out of a bottle, one of Malaysia's oldest name brands. Great for chicken wings. The wings were enjoyed with some flat bread. I'm going to feed you well, my darling. InshaAllah. Then we'll work out together, OK? Erin, I love you and I need you.
Qur'an 20150111
27. Say, "Show me those who you have joined with God as partners... by no means! No, God is Allah, the Exalted in Power, the Wise."
28. We have not sent you but as a message to humans, giving them glad tidings and warning them, but most humans understand not.
29. They say,"When is this promise, if you are telling the truth?"
30. Say, "The appointment to you is for a Day, which you cannot put back for an hour, nor put forward."
Sheba 34:27-30
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Show me those who you have joined with God as partners... by no means! No, God is Allah, the Exalted in Power, the Wise.
The appointment to you is for a Day, which you cannot put back for an hour, nor put forward.
28. We have not sent you but as a message to humans, giving them glad tidings and warning them, but most humans understand not.
29. They say,"When is this promise, if you are telling the truth?"
30. Say, "The appointment to you is for a Day, which you cannot put back for an hour, nor put forward."
Sheba 34:27-30
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Show me those who you have joined with God as partners... by no means! No, God is Allah, the Exalted in Power, the Wise.
The appointment to you is for a Day, which you cannot put back for an hour, nor put forward.
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Letter to Erin 20150110
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi there, my beloved sweetheart Erin. How are you feeling, my most precious darling? I love you so much, and I want you to feel awesome. I would like to mention how beautiful that dress was that you wore on New Year's Eve, and the matching trench coat was lovely too, and most of all how beautiful you were in those clothes. Erin, you're a grown up now, and I feel you are more mature than you give yourself credit for. More mature and intelligent than most people your age. I want people to take you seriously, because you are MY girl. I want you to start wearing a suit as often as possible. No more plunging necklines, but a nice floral blouse, and garters and stockings to cover the skin of your legs. How sexy is that? Make sure the seams of your stockings aren't crooked! I'm not there to help put your hair in an updo, but you just brush your hair well so there aren't any bumps then slick your hair back and ponytail it, perhaps wear a nice floral scarf. Yeah, I want people to take you seriously, but I admit I have a fetish for a beautiful woman in a great suit. Especially a dress with matching jacket. Yum. You may just inspire me to wear a suit all the time.
It's hard to gather one's emotions because we both think that we're really not anyone special, but God is the One Who gave us some advantage over other people. But you must, you must protect your emotions, because there will be more and more people out to break your heart. I wish I were with you. There's something about you my dearest Erin, that I just want to baby and pamper. But please have faith in my love for you, that I will not abandon you inshaAllah, but most of all have faith in God Who will bring us together, somehow. As it is, I don't trust anyone here to bring you here, and to legalize our marriage: I'm going to have to complete all the procedures myself. But I cannot travel: those are my orders. You will have to come to me, so please plan your wedding entourage now, preferably your family. Our wedding may still be some years away but when the time comes, we will have to start talking to each other. That will be when I give you your ring, inshaAllah. Please have faith in Allah, in our love, and be patient. I love you, and I need you.
Hi there, my beloved sweetheart Erin. How are you feeling, my most precious darling? I love you so much, and I want you to feel awesome. I would like to mention how beautiful that dress was that you wore on New Year's Eve, and the matching trench coat was lovely too, and most of all how beautiful you were in those clothes. Erin, you're a grown up now, and I feel you are more mature than you give yourself credit for. More mature and intelligent than most people your age. I want people to take you seriously, because you are MY girl. I want you to start wearing a suit as often as possible. No more plunging necklines, but a nice floral blouse, and garters and stockings to cover the skin of your legs. How sexy is that? Make sure the seams of your stockings aren't crooked! I'm not there to help put your hair in an updo, but you just brush your hair well so there aren't any bumps then slick your hair back and ponytail it, perhaps wear a nice floral scarf. Yeah, I want people to take you seriously, but I admit I have a fetish for a beautiful woman in a great suit. Especially a dress with matching jacket. Yum. You may just inspire me to wear a suit all the time.
It's hard to gather one's emotions because we both think that we're really not anyone special, but God is the One Who gave us some advantage over other people. But you must, you must protect your emotions, because there will be more and more people out to break your heart. I wish I were with you. There's something about you my dearest Erin, that I just want to baby and pamper. But please have faith in my love for you, that I will not abandon you inshaAllah, but most of all have faith in God Who will bring us together, somehow. As it is, I don't trust anyone here to bring you here, and to legalize our marriage: I'm going to have to complete all the procedures myself. But I cannot travel: those are my orders. You will have to come to me, so please plan your wedding entourage now, preferably your family. Our wedding may still be some years away but when the time comes, we will have to start talking to each other. That will be when I give you your ring, inshaAllah. Please have faith in Allah, in our love, and be patient. I love you, and I need you.
Qur'an 20150110
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
22. Say, "Call upon others whom you fancy besides Allah. They have no power, not the weight of an atom, in the heavens or on earth. No share have they therein, nor is any of them a helper to Allah."
23. No intercession can avail in God's Presence, except for those whom God has granted permission. So far that, when terror is removed from their hearts will they say, "What is it that your Lord commanded?" They will say, "That which is true and just, and God is the Most High, Most Great."
24. Say, "Who gives you sustenance, from the heavens and on earth?" Say, "It is Allah, and certain it is that either we or you are on right guidance, or in manifest error!"
25. Say, "You shall not be questioned as to our sins, nor shall we be questioned as to what you do."
26. Say, "Our Lord will gather us together, and will in the end decide the matter between us in truth and justice, and God is the One to decide, the One Who Knows all."
Sheba 34:22-26
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Call upon others whom you fancy besides Allah. They have no power, not the weight of an atom, in the heavens or on earth. No share have they therein, nor is any of them a helper to Allah.
Who gives you sustenance, from the heavens and on earth?
It is Allah, and certain it is that either we or you are on right guidance, or in manifest error!
You shall not be questioned as to our sins, nor shall we be questioned as to what you do.
Our Lord will gather us together, and will in the end decide the matter between us in truth and justice, and God is the One to decide, the One Who Knows all.
22. Say, "Call upon others whom you fancy besides Allah. They have no power, not the weight of an atom, in the heavens or on earth. No share have they therein, nor is any of them a helper to Allah."
23. No intercession can avail in God's Presence, except for those whom God has granted permission. So far that, when terror is removed from their hearts will they say, "What is it that your Lord commanded?" They will say, "That which is true and just, and God is the Most High, Most Great."
24. Say, "Who gives you sustenance, from the heavens and on earth?" Say, "It is Allah, and certain it is that either we or you are on right guidance, or in manifest error!"
25. Say, "You shall not be questioned as to our sins, nor shall we be questioned as to what you do."
26. Say, "Our Lord will gather us together, and will in the end decide the matter between us in truth and justice, and God is the One to decide, the One Who Knows all."
Sheba 34:22-26
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Call upon others whom you fancy besides Allah. They have no power, not the weight of an atom, in the heavens or on earth. No share have they therein, nor is any of them a helper to Allah.
Who gives you sustenance, from the heavens and on earth?
It is Allah, and certain it is that either we or you are on right guidance, or in manifest error!
You shall not be questioned as to our sins, nor shall we be questioned as to what you do.
Our Lord will gather us together, and will in the end decide the matter between us in truth and justice, and God is the One to decide, the One Who Knows all.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Letter to Erin 20150108
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hello there, my beautiful sweetheart Erin. How are you feeling, my dearest heart? Are you having a great time? Please remember that the goal of our marriage is to settle down, stay put, and raise a family. Please allow me to love you, care for you, take care of you, and help protect you. I love you, and I need you.
Oh no! Not more cat tails! Well, you know as well as I that people can get fanatical over their cats, and I certainly love all of mine, every single one of them. I have 8 cats. But no, that's not correct: I actually have another one. A mystery cat. 3 Ramadans ago, that was 2011, a black and white kitten came crying to me during the elementary school rush hour. This kitten is the original Bat Cat. That was exactly the same day of the shootout at the elementary school in USA, do you remember that? The only cat I had back then was Chee Cheah, who used to belong to my Dad, and kind of looks like him too. I took in little Bat Cat, and raised him as best I could. Then the next Ramadan, Floofy came into my life. By then, Bat Cat (henceforth shall be referred to as Bat Cat I) had become sexually mature, and wanted to do the nasty with little Floofy, who wasn't grown up yet. She didn't want anything to do with him and eventually he grew tired of her rejection, and left the homestead to become a feral cat. He was a great cat so he was a great loss, but I wasn't too worried about his survival because he had been vaccinated, he was cautious around humans, and skillful at catching mice and snakes. Since then, Floofy had 2 sets of kittens. The first set had a black and white kitten which was the second Bat Cat, but all the kittens died from flu. All the 5 kittens of the next batch survived, including a black and white kitten named Bat Cat (henceforth shall be referred to as Bat Cat III). I had only seen Bat Cat I once since he left home, when he came back to pee on on my lawn. Then yesterday, I saw his peeking at me around the corner of my little house, then took off quickly and silently when we made eye contact. I believe he had never actually left home but simply out of sight, skulking in the shadows. It occurred to me that it was him that hurt Floofy's foot in last week's catfight. Probably because she slapped him away when he tried to hump her. I'm thrilled that he's back in the cat tails, because he's my friend. But I wonder what will happen when Bat Cat I confronts Bat Cat III? Another question is that if Floofy doesn't like Bat Cat I, then why did she have 2 kittens that look exactly like him?
I went to the market in the morning, and got a big old snapper, a kilo of chicken breast and a kilo of wings. So I have a lot of food in my cooler, alhamdulillah. I had to imprison all my indoor cats while I portioned everything out. The only thing I threw away were the fish gills and innards. Even then, I could have kept the stomach and the liver but I didn't. You're welcome to share lunch with me. I love the flavor of snapper sashimi. The key is the slicing and the arrangement of the sliced fish on the plate. Just mustard and soy sauce is enough. Are you sure you don't want to join me?
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