In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
1. They ask you concerning the spoils of war. Say, "Such spoils are at the disposal of Allah and the messenger. So fear Allah, and keep straight the relations between yourselves. Obey Allah and God's messenger, if you do believe."
2. For believers are those who, when Allah is mentioned, feel a tremor in their hearts, and when they hear God's Signs rehearsed, find their faith strengthened, and put their trust in their Lord.
3. Who establish regular prayers, and spend out of the gifts We have given them for sustenance.
The Spoils of War 8:1-3
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Sunday, April 7, 2019
Nature
Hi Natty! How are you today, my beautiful Princess? You must be having an oh so awesome time in Bali, languishing on the tropical beach, just being and being your gorgeous self. I wish I could be with you, but I have to stay here and work. I hope you are having tons of fun. Don't you be sad and blue because you are beautiful and I love you. You're MY girl!
I like bamboo. I have bamboo growing in my yard, which I planted 7 years ago I think. I only keep one stick of bamboo, while I prune the rest. I had been using hedge shears to trim the bamboo, which was a mistake. Now there is a thicket of miniature bamboos about almost a yard high growing around the one main bamboo, all thick and tangled and mixed in with earth from over the years. A couple of days ago I made it a project to get rid of that thicket. First I tried pruning clippers, but the growth was too thick to even get the point through, and when it did managed to get through the texture of the bamboo would choke the pruner. Next day I tried using a keyhole saw, but the growth would move around with the saw and I would have to hold a piece of the growth at a time to keep the saw steady, but then the saw would get stuck. Today I discovered the most efficient way to remove the growth, was to beat the shit out of it with a heavy crowbar and the bamboo stumps would snap off, roots and all. Brute force. Why does nature have to be so primal? I'm just a weak girl.
I like bamboo. I have bamboo growing in my yard, which I planted 7 years ago I think. I only keep one stick of bamboo, while I prune the rest. I had been using hedge shears to trim the bamboo, which was a mistake. Now there is a thicket of miniature bamboos about almost a yard high growing around the one main bamboo, all thick and tangled and mixed in with earth from over the years. A couple of days ago I made it a project to get rid of that thicket. First I tried pruning clippers, but the growth was too thick to even get the point through, and when it did managed to get through the texture of the bamboo would choke the pruner. Next day I tried using a keyhole saw, but the growth would move around with the saw and I would have to hold a piece of the growth at a time to keep the saw steady, but then the saw would get stuck. Today I discovered the most efficient way to remove the growth, was to beat the shit out of it with a heavy crowbar and the bamboo stumps would snap off, roots and all. Brute force. Why does nature have to be so primal? I'm just a weak girl.
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Qur'an 201904007
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
202. But their brethren plunge them deeper into error, and never relax.
203. If you bring them not a revelation, they say, "Why don't you have it together?" Say, "I but follow what is revealed to me from my Lord. These are Lights from your Lord, and Guidance, and Mercy, for any who have Faith."
204. When the Qur'an is read, listen to it with attention, and hold your peace, that you may receive Mercy.
The Heights 7:202-204
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202. But their brethren plunge them deeper into error, and never relax.
203. If you bring them not a revelation, they say, "Why don't you have it together?" Say, "I but follow what is revealed to me from my Lord. These are Lights from your Lord, and Guidance, and Mercy, for any who have Faith."
204. When the Qur'an is read, listen to it with attention, and hold your peace, that you may receive Mercy.
The Heights 7:202-204
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I only really like one sport
Hi Erin! How are you feeling, my beautiful Honey? Now don't you worry about a thing my dearest, everything is going to work out just great for us inshaAllah. I'm sure glad that America is turning to you instead of me for sports savvy. I hope you make lots of money for yourself. This time when you can afford it inshaAllah, buy some real estate in your home town OK? Do you still play loud music in the middle of the night? I love you.
There's only one sport that I really like, and that is Ladies professional figure skating. I'm a chick singer, OK? I like girlie stuff.
There's only one sport that I really like, and that is Ladies professional figure skating. I'm a chick singer, OK? I like girlie stuff.
Friday, April 5, 2019
Qur'an 20190406
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
194. Verily those who you call upon besides Allah are servants like unto you. Call upon them, and let them listen to your prayer, if you are truthful!
195. Have they feet to walk with? Or hands to lay hold with? Or eyes to see with? Or ears to hear with? Say, "Call your 'god-partners', scheme against me, and give me no respite!"
196. "For my protector is Allah, Who revealed the Book, and God will choose and befriend the righteous."
197. "But those you call upon besides God are unable to help you, and indeed to help themselves."
The Heights 7:194-195
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194. Verily those who you call upon besides Allah are servants like unto you. Call upon them, and let them listen to your prayer, if you are truthful!
195. Have they feet to walk with? Or hands to lay hold with? Or eyes to see with? Or ears to hear with? Say, "Call your 'god-partners', scheme against me, and give me no respite!"
196. "For my protector is Allah, Who revealed the Book, and God will choose and befriend the righteous."
197. "But those you call upon besides God are unable to help you, and indeed to help themselves."
The Heights 7:194-195
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A baptism of sorts in high fashion
Hi Natty! How's the glamorous life of a fabulous supermodel in exotic Bali today? I didn't think your bosses would let pretty little you go to pretty Bali without taking pretty pictures of you wearing pretty clothes. I have a vision of you somehow, swimming in the surf wearing high fashion. THAT DRESS COSTS HOW MUCH? So what's for dinner? I'm having selected portions of the nugget part of the chicken coated in golden breadcrumbs fried until they acquire a nice crispy texture along with potatoes ingeniously carved into zigzag like patterns then lovingly cooked in hot oil by the fine people of France. What? Salmon sushi? Caviar and cracked crab? No thanks, I'll just eat my chicken nuggets and fries. Since you are in Bali, then you shouldn't eat salmon. The local catch is better. Spanish mackerel or red snapper is much tastier. Fresher, too.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Sports
Hi Erin! How are you feeling today? How's business? I sure hope you found yourself a nice sports job, keeping tabs on the sports that you love. Hey, someone has to do it and it sure isn't me! You go ahead and be the sports guru of the family. Just be sure to be certain of what teams you favor, it doesn't really matter what the stats are, what matters is how you feel. And once your feelings are locked in, don't be wishy-washy about it OK? I hope you are doing absolutely great and making lots of money for yourself. I love you.
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