Stephen King: so i'm gonna go over to space coven tonight to tell a story
Clive Barker: what, the sci fi nerds? good luck with that
King: oh they're not so bad once you get to know them, clive
Barker: i do not intend to know nerds
King: look, clive, you know mary goes over to the sci fi campfire sometimes
Barker: i do not believe it
King: it's true! she invented sci fi, you know
Barker: mary shelley? OUR mary shelley? the queen witch?
Barker: she invented being a nerd?
Barker: oh steve
Barker: you can't expect me to swallow that whopper
King: it's true! edgar, tell him
Poe: steve's right, clive. she really did
Barker:
Barker: well now i just don't know what to believe
King: i know those sci fi guys are a little odd but
King: if you ever want to read a prose version of a mildly confusing math problem
King: i mean bam they're your guys!
Barker:
Barker: yeah well
Barker: have fun with that
King: you know, clive a lot of science fiction actually deals with important issues in today's society?
King: they really make you think
[at space coven]
Robert Heinlein: so once we space-stead Pinochet's Gulch on an asteroid, we'll be free from the tyranny of age of consent laws
[at space coven]
King: so in this story they invent a way to travel through space
King: but you have to be unconscious for it to work
Frank Herbert: i have a better idea for space travel
Herbert: what if you had to get really blasted
Herbert: let me explain my vision steve
Herbert: In a distant time
Herbert: And far away place
Herbert: The planet Arrakis floats deep in space
Herbert: Sky of three suns
Herbert: Land of precious spice
Herbert: The melange rush brought great houses at any price
Herbert: Then one day, a Muad'Dib appeared
Herbert: With powers of hawk, wolf, puma and bear
Herbert: Protector of peace, scion of the Bene Gesserit ladies
Herbert: Champion of justice, Marshall Paul Atreides!
King:
King: hey how many of those mushrooms did you eat
Herbert: so the important thing about Dune, okay
Herbert: is there's all this political intrigue
Heinlein: and worms?
Herbert: yeah yeah there's gonna be worms
Herbert: let's talk about these factions though
Heinlein: how big are the worms
Herbert: you're gonna love this story
Herbert: though its not as great as the melodic beauty & divine truth of the 114 surahs of the Qur'an
Heinlein:
Herbert: inshallah
Heinlein: why do you always have to put so much islam in it
Herbert: i just
Herbert: i just think its neat
Mary Shelley: [busting into clearing] sup fuckers
Shelley: who's ready for their weekly beating?
Heinlein: no! no! not mary shelley!
Heinlein: have mercy!!!
Heinlein: here, take all our lunch money!
Heinlein: just don't punish us anymore!
King: mary! Is this what you've been doing when you come to this campfire?
Shelley: [wailing on Heinlein] what? oh yeah, p much.
I love how the albanian word “më/mu fal” means to pray, to forgive, to gift all at once.
We pray for others, we forgive them, and we give. Such simple acts, holding a great weight on our scale. These three things that we do for others, we actually do for ourselves as well. When we pray for others, the angels make dua for us saying “Ameen, and for you the same.”, by forgiving others, we nurture our soul by not allowing hate, revenge and or grudge to reside in our hearts. And by giving, no matter in which form, it always comes back to us.
Allah tells us in the Quran in Surah Hud, Verse 114:
[Allāh] will say, "How long did you remain on earth in number of years?" They will reply, “We remained ˹only˺ a day or part of a day. But ask those who kept count.”
Allah calls Himself Al-‘Allaam— The Most Knowing, the All-Knowing— on four occasions in the Quran. He is the one with the highest level of knowledge. Al-‘Allaam is both All-Knowing and Most-Knowing; His knowledge is complete, perfect, encompasses all of creation, and is far above any other knowledge!
The Most Knowing, the All-and-Ever-Knowing
‘Allaam comes from the root ‘ayn-laam-meem, which points to four main meanings. The first main meaning is to have knowledge and be aware and certain, and the second is to gather information. The third main meaning is to have deep knowledge of minute details, and the fourth main meaning is to act according to knowledge.
This root appears 854 times in the Quran in 14 derived forms. Examples of these forms are ‘aleemun (“All-Knowing”), ‘ilm (knowledge), ‘alima (to know), ‘allama (to teach), and ‘aalemeen (the worlds).
Linguistically, ‘aleem is the intense form of ‘aalim (one who knows) and ‘allaam is the most emphatic form of the word. Al-‘Allaam therefore refers to the highest form of knowledge of all things, past, present and future, an attribute which only belongs to Allah ‘azza wa jall. Al-‘Allaam Himself says: You know what is within myself, and I do not know what is within Yourself. Indeed, it is You who is Knower of the unseen [Quran, 5:116] . . . Say, ‘Indeed, my Lord projects the truth. Knower of the unseen.’[Quran, 34:48]
The Knower of the Unseen
All four times Allah’s name Al-‘Allaam occurs in the Quran, it comes in the same combination: ‘Allaam-ul-ghuyoob – Knower of the unseen. His attribute of being most knowledgable, All- and Ever Knowing is linked to the unseen as this is an ultimate example of how human knowledge fails, regardless of all our technology and scientific discoveries.
However, there are also those who falsely claim to have knowledge of the unseen. Related to this issue ‘Aa’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, said: Whoever tells you that he knows what will happen tomorrow is lying. Then she recited, “No person knows what he will earn tomorrow [Al-Bukhaaree]
The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi beautifully explained: … And with Him are the keys of the Ghayb (all that is hidden), none knows them but He…[Quranm 6:59] by referring to five things mentioned in Surah Luqmaan: Verily, Allaah, with Him (Alone) is the knowledge of the Hour, He sends down the rain, and knows that which is in the wombs. No person knows what he will earn tomorrow, and no person knows in what land he will die. Verily, Allah is All‑Knower, All‑Aware (of things. [Quran, 31:34]
How Can You Live by This Name?
1. Strive for the best of knowledge. There are different types and branches of knowledge; one example that of things created by Allah, of which some are beneficial and others are not. Knowing all about the life of a certain pop star is an example of knowledge of no benefit to your life in this world and the next. Whereas knowledge of certain skills can be of benefit in this life to be able to practice a certain career. Another example of knowledge, which is the most honourable knowledge with most benefit, is the knowledge of the Creator Himself. So study His names and attributes with the intention to transform your life by them!
2. Realize the virtue of seeking (beneficial) knowledge. هَلْ يَسْتَوِي الَّذِينَ يَعْلَمُونَ وَالَّذِينَ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ – Are those with knowledge equal to those without knowledge? [Quran, 39:9] To which group do you want to belong? And the Prophet said: Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, Allah makes easy for him a path to Paradise [Muslim] Keep reminding yourself of the importance of daily seeking Islamic knowledg, instill this eagerness in your children and start by asking Al-‘Allaam to increase you in knowledge which will benefit you in this life and the next by memorizing this beautiful Quranic supplication: رَّبِّ زِدْنِى عِلْمًا (rabbee zidnee ‘ilma) -O my Lord! Advance me in Knowledge [Quran, 20:114].
3. Convey knowledge. The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: Convey from me even a single verse…[Al-Bukhaaree] and mentioned an amazing fact: By Allah, were Allah to guide a single man through you would be better for you than a herd of red camels [Abu Dawood, saheeh] Make it a mission to share a piece of Islamic knowledge with someone every day inshaa’Allah!
4. Be comforted and motivated. Let the all-encompassing knowledge of Al-‘Allaam of not only each leaf that falls, but also each of your thoughts and feelings comfort you and tell yourself in times of hardship: Allah knows. At the same time, realize Al-‘Allaam knows of every move you make, even when no other human being is aware, and let this motivate you to not only watch your actions, but strive to show Him the best of you, each and every day He gives you.
5. Leave a legacy of knowledge. The Prophet said: When the human being dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him [Muslim]. When you die, you cannot do a single good deed anymore and you never know when the angel of death comes for you. Out of His mercy Al-‘Allaam taught you above three deeds which will keep counting for you, even when you die. An example is printing a leaflet with Islamic knowledge, think of a project to leave a legacy of knowledge and ask Al-‘Allaam to give you the ability to make it happen!
O Allah, Al-‘Allaam, we know that Your knowledge is above any other knowledge. Guide us to beneficial knowledge, increase our knowledge of Yourself and accept our efforts to gain knowledge. Aid us in conveying the best of knowledge and adorn us with true awareness of Your knowledge so it instills a feeling of comfort in us and motivates us to do that which pleases You most, ameen!
FOLLOW AN EVIL DEED WITH A GOOD ONE TO WIPE IT OUT ❗️
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (رحمة الله) said:
"It is like sin is totally unavoidable for a slave. So the intelligent one is the person who always does righteous actions to erase his evil actions."
📚: Majmu' al-Fatawa (10/655)
"And perform prayer at the two ends of the day and in some hours of the night (i.e. the five compulsory prayers). Verily, the good deeds remove the evil deeds (i.e small sins). That is a reminder (an advice) for the mindful (those who accept advice)."
📚: Surah Hud (11:114)
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"Have Taqwa (fear) of Allah wherever you are, and follow an evil deed with a good one to wipe it out, and treat the people with good behavior."
The three Quls (An Nas (114: 1-6), Al Falaq (113: 1-5), and Al Ikhlas (112: 1-4)) are also know as “muawazatain”. Reciting them daily holds greater significance and rewards.
Narrated by ‘Aisha (R.A.):
“Whenever the Prophet went to bed, he used to cup his hands together and blow over it after reciting Surat Al-Ikhlas, Surat Al-Falaq, and Surat An-Nas, and then rub his hands over whatever parts of his body he was able to rub, starting with his head, face, and front of his body. He used to do that three times.”
(Sahih Al-Bukhari).
Reciting these Surahs daily can protect us from all harm during our sleep and when we are awake.
Albasmalah was mentioned in the Quran 114 times. 113 times at the beginning of every surah in the quran except surat At-tawba and mentioned one more time in surat An-naml (Ayah number 30). 🖤
S : Siapakah satu-satunya nama wanita yg disebut namanya dlm al-Quran?
J : Maryam binti Imran.
S : Siapakah satu-satunya nama Sahabat yg disebut namanya dlm al-Quran?
J : Zaid bin Haritsah. Rujuk dlm surah Al Ahzab ayat 37.
S : Apakah nama Surah yg tanpa Basmalah?
J : Surah at-Tawbah.
S : Apakah nama Surah yg memiliki dua Basmalah?
J : Surah al-Naml.
S : Apakah nama Surah yg bernilai seperempat al-Quran?
J : Surah al-Kafirun.
S : Apakah nama Surah yg bernilai sepertiga al-Quran?
J : Surah al-Ikhlas
S : Apakah nama Surah yg menyelamatkan dari siksa Qubur?
J : Surah al-Mulk
S : Apakah nama Surah yg apabila dibaca pada hari Jum'at akan menerangi sepanjang pekan?
J : Surah al-Khafi
S : Apakah ayat yg paling Agung dan dlm Surah apa?
J : Ayat Kursi, dlm Surah al-Baqarah ayat No.255
S : Apakah nama Surah yg paling Agung dan berapa jumlah ayatnya?
J : Surah al-Fatihah, tujuh ayat.
S : Apakah ayat yg paling bijak dan dlm surah apa?
J : Firman Allah Swt :“ Barang siapa yg melakukan kebaikan sebesar biji sawi ia akan lihat, Barang siapa melakukan kejahatan sebesar biji sawi ia akan lihat.. (Surah al-Zalzalah ayat 7-8)
S : Apakah nama Surah yg ada dua sajdahnya?
J : Surah al-Haj ayat 18 dan ayat 77.
S : Pada Kata apakah pertengahan al-Quran itu di Surah apa? ayat no Berapa?
J : وليتلطف Surah al-Kahfi ayat No. 19.
S : Ayat apakah bila dibaca setiap habis Sholat Fardhu dpt mengantarkannya masuk ke dalam surga?
J : Ayat Kursi.
S : Ayat apakah yg diulang-ulang sbyk 31 kali dlm satu Surah dan di Surah apa?
[Allāh] will say, "How long did you remain on earth in number of years?" They will reply, “We remained ˹only˺ a day or part of a day. But ask those who kept count.”