Thursday, May 9, 2019
Please make a donation in the name of Allah of a minimum of one US dollar to a worthwhile charity
Hi there, my precious Ladies! How are you feeling today? I hope everything is going great for you, and you are having a wonderful time. Yes there is a lot going on, isn't there? My dreams are crammed with information, recurring too. I slept a lot last night. This year's fast is different than before, it has something to do with the singing. 9 hours of sleep is a blessing alhamdulillah, but this singing is more laborious than ever before. I guess it means I'm singing better and this is a time of spiritual awareness thereof, but it makes me feel like crap. Just so drained. I had to sleep more after the set. Oh there was a 5 minute power outage today about 50 minutes into the set, folks. Sorry about that. It was only 5 minutes, but I had to reboot my computer and modem, then restart all the programs, then make sure my appearance onstage was acceptable. Gotta be that professional girl, right? After all, this singing is so damned serious.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Qur'an 20190509
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
104. Know they not that Allah does accept repentance from God's votaries and receives their gifts of charity, and that Allah is God, the Oft-Returning, Most Merciful?
105. And say, "Work: soon will Allah observe your work, and God's messenger, and the believers. Soon will you be brought back to the Knower of what is hidden and what is open, then will God show you the truth of all that you did."
(The Repentance 9:104-105)
------------------------------------------------
104. Know they not that Allah does accept repentance from God's votaries and receives their gifts of charity, and that Allah is God, the Oft-Returning, Most Merciful?
105. And say, "Work: soon will Allah observe your work, and God's messenger, and the believers. Soon will you be brought back to the Knower of what is hidden and what is open, then will God show you the truth of all that you did."
(The Repentance 9:104-105)
------------------------------------------------
Workin' on it
Hi Erin! How's the charmed life of my beautiful American Princess doing today? Can't stop laughing? That's the spirit. I'm still working on those Patsy Cline songs. I have to admit that she's fun to sing. She's a powerhouse though, and I'm so worn out from fasting right now. I think I'm close to having a voice "like a dying swan", and while it might be pretty to listen to, it's not pleasurable to sing. Right now I feel like garbage, but it's almost time to break fast so I'll be OK inshaAllah. Did you see the latest episode of "The Voice"? Everyone on Blake's team were all grinning and happy and shining, while the people on Adam's team were all gloomy. I don't think most people would agree with me, but it's been an entertaining season.
Hi Natty! Wow, you look as pretty as a picture. Your hair is all perfect and oh so pretty. I would take that photo and frame it, but your big brother is in it. Happy Birthday big brother, by the way. Tell him to go ahead and be a big ol' movie star. Just don't be a fat one.
I have to take a nap!
Hi Natty! Wow, you look as pretty as a picture. Your hair is all perfect and oh so pretty. I would take that photo and frame it, but your big brother is in it. Happy Birthday big brother, by the way. Tell him to go ahead and be a big ol' movie star. Just don't be a fat one.
I have to take a nap!
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Congratulations
Hi Natty! Congratulations on your earning your yoga certificate. I'm sure you had lots of fun in Bali.
Oh, it's an average day for me. I'm still very drowsy from the fasting routine, but it's no big deal. We have to do this for one month every year, and it's great for one's health. My singing actually improves when I'm fasting. Not so much in skill and control, but the hunger, thirst and dry mouth all contributes to excellent tone, because I'm honestly hungry, thirsty, and dry mouthed, which translates to honesty in singing. Oh, but I so desperately want that coffee in the afternoon! I did a little bit of yard work, then picked some fruit in the evening. Allah is the Power, and I have no power without Allah. They're called "quinines", they look like mangoes but smell strong. My Mom loves them. I have a whole stack of computer work to do. I have to arrange data, and I have to shop for my avatar. Dollar dresses. I got a tip thus I am able to shop, so thanks for the tip.
Oh, it's an average day for me. I'm still very drowsy from the fasting routine, but it's no big deal. We have to do this for one month every year, and it's great for one's health. My singing actually improves when I'm fasting. Not so much in skill and control, but the hunger, thirst and dry mouth all contributes to excellent tone, because I'm honestly hungry, thirsty, and dry mouthed, which translates to honesty in singing. Oh, but I so desperately want that coffee in the afternoon! I did a little bit of yard work, then picked some fruit in the evening. Allah is the Power, and I have no power without Allah. They're called "quinines", they look like mangoes but smell strong. My Mom loves them. I have a whole stack of computer work to do. I have to arrange data, and I have to shop for my avatar. Dollar dresses. I got a tip thus I am able to shop, so thanks for the tip.
Monday, May 6, 2019
Qur'an 20190507
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
94. They will present their excuses to you when you return to them. Say, "Present no excuses, we shall not believe you: Allah has already informed us of the true state of matters concerning you. It is your actions that Allah and God's messenger will observe, in the end you will be brought back to God Who knows what is hidden and what is open, then God will show you the truth of all that you did."
(The Repentance 9:94)
------------------------------------------------
94. They will present their excuses to you when you return to them. Say, "Present no excuses, we shall not believe you: Allah has already informed us of the true state of matters concerning you. It is your actions that Allah and God's messenger will observe, in the end you will be brought back to God Who knows what is hidden and what is open, then God will show you the truth of all that you did."
(The Repentance 9:94)
------------------------------------------------
Drowsy
Hello there, my beautiful Ladies! How are those emotions? How's business? I guess you would either be super excited or just trying to hide. Oh well, do the best you can with what Allah has given you. Few people have a life like yours. I'm posting earlier than usual, to compensate for my Ramadan schedule. I'm trying to remember when I posted last year, I think it was before sunset. This first day has been an easy one, alhamdulillah. Nice and cool. So I slept in, by the time I finished the morning chores it was almost time for voice training. I figured since I slept in, I wouldn't need a nap. Wrong! I was struggling to keep awake. I suppose I am good somewhat at putting people to sleep, but that includes me. Right now I have dinner ready to go, I just need to cook the rice which I will time about half an hour before sunset. We break fast at sunset, then I pray after drinking some water (other people usually eat first), then I stuff my dinner down as quickly as possible, then I head out to the mosque. Hectic!
I suppose y'all are looking forward to hearing my singing some Patsy Cline. I'm still working on it. She bellows like a bull, though. I don't know if I can be that aggressive. I'm just a girl!
I suppose y'all are looking forward to hearing my singing some Patsy Cline. I'm still working on it. She bellows like a bull, though. I don't know if I can be that aggressive. I'm just a girl!
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Qur'an 20190506
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful
81. Those who were left behind rejoiced in their inaction behind the back of the messenger of Allah, they hated to strive and fight with their goods and their persons in the cause of Allah, they said, "Go not forth in the heat." Say, "The fire of hell is fiercer in heat." If they only could understand!
82. Let them laugh a little, much will they weep: a recompense for that that they do.
83. If then Allah brings you back to any one of them and they ask your permission to come out, say, "Never shall you come out with me, nor fight an enemy with me, for you preferred to sit inactive on the first occasion, then sit you with those who lag behind."
84. Nor do you ever pray for any one of them that dies, nor stand at his grave, for they rejected Allah and God's messenger, and died in a state of perverse rebellion.
(The Repentance 9:81-84)
------------------------------------------------
Note that it was the act of no action on the first occasion that caused them to die in a state of perverse rebellion.
81. Those who were left behind rejoiced in their inaction behind the back of the messenger of Allah, they hated to strive and fight with their goods and their persons in the cause of Allah, they said, "Go not forth in the heat." Say, "The fire of hell is fiercer in heat." If they only could understand!
82. Let them laugh a little, much will they weep: a recompense for that that they do.
83. If then Allah brings you back to any one of them and they ask your permission to come out, say, "Never shall you come out with me, nor fight an enemy with me, for you preferred to sit inactive on the first occasion, then sit you with those who lag behind."
84. Nor do you ever pray for any one of them that dies, nor stand at his grave, for they rejected Allah and God's messenger, and died in a state of perverse rebellion.
(The Repentance 9:81-84)
------------------------------------------------
Note that it was the act of no action on the first occasion that caused them to die in a state of perverse rebellion.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)