As Salamu 'Alaykum,
Brothers and Sisters,
Just to put everyone's mind at ease. My estranged wife and I live across from each other. She is having surgery to repair damage done in a previous surgery this month. Then there will be about a month of recovery after which, Insha Allah, we will finally divorce after living separately for years. Insha Allah, I will not lose her as a dear friend. But, I believe that Allah has brought Sister Mirajmom and I together; so, I must do what I must do and trust the consequences in Allah's Domain.
Just didn't want anyone to worry that we were violating any US Laws.
All so we have not seen each other nor have we heart each others voice. We are trusting Allah and we both desire to stay within the Will of Allah and be in Halal
Was Salam
If I said night, I misspoke and should have said evening. We have been separated since two years after my spine was crushed where I had previously had a broken vertebrae from a skydiving accident. That was my first spinal injury and after the surgery during which I "bleed out" I made a full recovery. We live across the street from each other and because we have two grown sons and separated on good terms, we often see each other. However, there hasn't been any marital relations between us since we separate. We are just close friends who have known each of for decades. Occasionally when one of our grown sons visit we get together for a dinner.
It is hard to believe how fast time flies. One day you are young and strong and full of wonder and adventure and the next thing you realize is you are older than the last age that you remember your grandparents. And, you wonder if there is time to balance the scales before The Day of Noise and Clamour, Insha Allah.
The truth is, I am always mindful of the two recording angels and the omniscience of Allah. Consequently, since long before I discovered Islam when still a Repentant Christian I have tried to do no more harm in my life. As a soldier in war at the age of 18, I had done harm that I can't change. When young I lived my life like a warrior blazing across the battlefield of life. I have, Alhamdulillah, lived in Dunya and Allah's Path for believers and have spent many many decades trying to balance the scales. Subhana Allah, for His Mercy and Forgiveness to those who make mention of Him and walk toward him. Submission to Allah is more important to me than anything: either reward or punishment, fame or infamy, pleasure or pain; so, please rest in the assurance that as a Muslim, I am constantly doing introspection, disciplining, regulating and trying to destroy the Ego that carried me into the Dunya where in the end there is just a fiery pit.
Again, we thank you for all your well wishes and remembering us in du'a. But, it is costing TTI money and, therefore, Insha Allah, it is probably time to concentrate on our lives in Islam. This is not meant as a rebuke, but a request from two individuals who appreciate your love and are uncomfortable being the center of attention. We decided to make this announcement to share the news with you our Islamic Brothers and Sisters, and everything that has been posted is appreciate. But, we would rather discuss you or Islam than our selves since we have spent to much time. If Mirajmom feels differently, hopefully she will let you know and has my full support.
Was Sallam