I've been asking myself why we sin. Not the technicality, like free will or the ability to choose. I mean what purpose does sin serve? What's the point? On some level, the fact that the All-Forgiving forgives makes sin seem... redundant. Why allow it only to forgive it? And when is it punished, rather than …
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a note to The Most Merciful
Darling when I'm a saint You're so far away if I misbehave will I hear from You again.
Studying other religions
I've noticed Muslims (at least in the west) avoid studying other religions, or do disparagingly so with an overly pronounced skepticism, supposedly because they fear weakening their own faith. It's illogical on multiple levels: how are Muslims going to believe the Divine Revelations were released in every language yet still disparage world religions they don't …
I have not had a chance to post lengthily or respond to emails yet so I am providing quick responses to your inquiries about me
How are your earrings? Good! I still haven't yet repierced the lost upper double helix on the left ear, but my right ear has a helix, tragus, and daith piercing. They aren't healing without complications because my hair notoriously wants to entangle and fully swallow any object in orbit, but they're still healing pretty well. …
Kiss
I just remembered I'm so extra that one time I accidentally knocked my phone into my headboard and then kissed the phone to "repair" the damage. At least something is knocking into my headboard.
My birthday is March 8th.
Some of you have requested a mailing address to deliver gifts, and though I am deeply moved, I cannot safely provide one. I hope you understand! If you do still want to get me a present, please donate to Esq. Apprentice, an organization that helps low-income women of color become lawyers. The organization is local …
Naia
This is a note that although my 15-year-old disciple, Misha, calls me Naia for a very specific reason, and that although you may see variations of this used in deliberately vague references to me (i.e. in fiction written by friends to obscure the inspiration), Naia is only for Misha to use interpersonally. My name is …