Qur'an 20170213

In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.

83.  They ask you concerning the Two Horned One.  Say, "I will rehearse to you something of his story."

The Cave  18:83
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Congratulations

My brother has a new baby, so Alhamdulillah and Congratulations.

Me?  I'm not married yet.  I want to be married, so I pray that Allah grants me the means soon.  Erin, I'm sure those raging emotions have died down by now.  Everything in human life is temporary I guess, even if some things repeat themselves.  Though you may find the feelings to be hard to bear, I want you to know that I'm always with you and you are always on my mind, because I love you.  I'm sure you realize your position as Mrs Global by now, and how deep that gets mashaAllah, so I'm sure you don't want to "step it up a notch" for the sake of a birthday or anniversary or whatever.  Get used to the notch you're on now.  The next notch is a ring, so please pray that Allah soon grants me wealth enough to marry.

You too, Natty.  Things happened so fast for you, so please just try to slow down and enjoy your career.  Save your money while things are going well.  I am the one who will pay for our marriage, so please pray that Allah grants me wealth enough to do so soon.

Fresh tortillas

I try not to waste food.  A couple of days ago, I was making tortillas but I got distracted somehow so I rolled them up, wrapped them up and stuck them in the cooler.  So last night when I was planning my meals today, I thought I would reheat them.  But that didn't work- homemade tortillas are only good fresh, and it ruined my dinner.  Bah!  Also, my perfect pickles became moldy.  Pickle juice, get moldy?  It didn't occur to me.  I should have eaten them sooner.  I need to start eating fresher.  Could it be that I have too much food?  My cooler is full, but I'm broke.  So I try to stretch whatever food I have.  Force of habit.  Now I'm forced to eat fresher.

Full moon fever

Yeah babe, the moon is bright and beautiful, and so is my girl.  How are you feeling, Beautiful?  The atmosphere is high energy with a strangeness to it.  I went to the market downtown this morning, and a gang of about 10 cats greeted me by the tree, all facing me and crouching.  I wish I had had my camera with me.

Natty, that is a beautiful dress.  And purse.  It sure looks very expensive.  And all those rings frightens me.  I hope you're not a jewelry junkie.  I want to be married, but it's up to Allah as to how soon it can be.  I'm the one who to pay for the family.  Please pray that it will be soon.  If you're dreaming about your wedding gown, then please remember that it will be a Muslim wedding so you must cover yourself.  I posted an example below.

Check out the photo I took with my crummy camera of the full moon over the mosque parking lot.  And how do you like my "Mary Queen of Scots" outfit?

The show that never ends

And today, it is the case of the purity of the fruit that brings together all opposing leaders.  But who am I to describe in detail all the little nuances?  Wish you were here.  How are you feeling?  Please be patient my love, and have fun with your situation.

And Natty, are you counting your fingers again?  I think what you've been waiting for is already here.  So please be grateful as to what Allah has given you.  Perfection is for heaven, so in the meanwhile, have fun with what you do.

Hi there!

Aw Erin, my beautiful beloved.  You are my love, and I love you so much.  Things are exciting, huh?  It's not magic, it's the power of God.  Enjoy your situation my love, there's nothing like it!  Please don't worry, because I won't abandon you inshaAllah.  Please pray.

Natty, Sweetie!  You're such a beautiful girl!  Are you having fun?  Please have tons of fun with your career, OK?  I don't want you to worry, because I will take sweet loving care of you InshaAllah.  I won't abandon you, so please pray.

I was in the kitchen all day today.  I woke up at 6am, did my morning worship, took care of my cats, watered the plants, then spent the rest of the morning in the kitchen.  I had to make a batch of dough, make stuffing for curry pups, and make my lunch at the same time.  It's hot weather right now, so I sweated over the dough, chopping all the veggies, and over the chicken broth.  But the dishes.... I hate doing dishes!  Lunch was rice vermicelli in chicken and potato broth.  It looks impressive, but it needs more flavor.  It was mild food, but it still gave me heartburn.  Why is that?  There's a deep connection between mind and stomach, and since the flavor wasn't perfect to me, it gave me heartburn.  Yeah, right.  Plus all that slaving over a hot stove.

Life is like the rain

Which God sends down from the skies.
The earth's vegetation absorbs it,
But soon it becomes dry stubble
Which the winds do scatter.
It is Allah Who prevails over all things.