بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
JAMAL
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Month: July 2014
SUBMIT TO ALLAH (GOD) AND FEAR NOT
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Chapter 17 Submit To Allah (God) and Fear Not |
Islam, the religion of entire submission to the Will of Allah (God). “Nay, whoever submits his whole self to Allah and is a doer of good, he will get his reward with his Lord, on such shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” (Holy Qur-an 2:112).
That and that alone is Salvation according to the Holy Qur-an. Fear is the number one enemy that is blocking progress and success from coming to the so-called Negroes of America. This fear causes them to grieve. The whole world knows the poor so-called Negroes of America have suffered and still suffer more grief and sorrow than any people on the earth! This fear is the fear of the slave-masters (white man) and what the slave-masters dislike. Let the so-called Negroes submit to Allah (God) and they will not fear anymore, nor will they grieve. As it is written: “The fear of man bringeth a snare.” (Proverbs: 29). It has surely snared the so-called Negroes.
The Lord of the Worlds, Finder of we, the lost members of the Asiatic Black Nation for 400 years, Said that the slave-masters put fear in our Fathers when they were babies. Allah is the only one that can remove this fear from us, but He will not remove it from us until we submit to His Will, not our will, and fear Him and Him alone. Then, as it is written, “And it shall come to pass in the day that the Lord shall give thee rest from sorrow and from thy fear, and from the hard bondage wherein thou wast made to serve.” (Isaiah 14:3). There are so many places that I could point out in the Bible and Holy Qur-an that warn us of fearing our enemies above or equal to the fear of Allah (God ). It is a fool who has greater fear of the devils (white man) than Allah who has the power to destroy the devils and their followers (Rev. 21:8; Holy Qur-an 7:18 and 15:43).
We must remember that if Islam means entire submission to the Will of Allah, that and that alone is the True religion of Allah. Do not you and your religious teachers and the Prophets of old teach that the only way to receive God’s help or Guidance is to submit to His Will! -then WHY NOT ISLAM! It ( Islam) is the true religion of Allah and the ONLY way to success
THE THEOLOGY OF TIME – JUNE 4, 1972
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum Beautiful and Beloved, Blessed Black Sisters!
This Lecture Series Delivered by the Last and Greatest Messenger of Allah, The Honorable Elijah Muhammad (May the Peace and Blessings of Allah forever Be Upon Him) is the most comprehensive exegesis of his entire messengership.
Here is the first lecture.
I had to divide it into parts. But they are all very short. The entire lecture is about two hours.
JAMAL
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
THE SO-CALLED NEGROES’ SALVATION
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Chapter 15 The So-called Negroes Salvation
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The number one principle of belief is that your God is one God and beside Him you have no other god that can help you. I shall begin with this, the most important of all principles of belief.
How many non-Muslims will we find who do not believe in God as being One God? Regardless of the trinity belief practiced by the Christians, they (the Christians) claim and agree that Allah (God) is One God. They make fools of themselves when they reject Islam and the Muslims’ five principles of belief: One God, His Prophets, His Books, the Resurrection, The Judgment. How, then, did they (the Christians) go astray believing in three Gods? Nevertheless, they make one of the three the Father of the other two – and these remaining two the equal of the Father.
The so-called Negroes have been led into the gravest of errors in the knowledge of God (Allah) and the true religion (Islam) by their white slave-masters. They (the so-called Negroes) have been robbed more than any other people on the planet Earth. If they will only read and listen to the simplest of truths of which I write and speak have three essentials in it: power, light and life.
“I am a mortal like you – it is revealed to me that your God is One God.” (18:110) Will you not bear witness with Muhammad in the above quoted chapter and verse of the Holy Qur-an?
The white race will not agree with Muhammad and the true religion of God (Allah), which is Islam because of the nature in which they were created, – as they are the opposers of Allah and the Truth. They (white people) know that the so-called Negroes believe in them, but with the help of my God (Allah) – Who Came in the Person of Master W.F. Muhammad we will show up the false with the truth in its plainest simplest form.
It is foolish to believe in three gods – foolish to make Jesus the son and the equal of his Father (the one of 2,000 years ago). If Jesus said in his suffering “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?” (Matt. 27:46) then most surely he did not recognize himself as being the equal of God, and no other scripture shows Jesus as the equal of God.
If Jesus said that he was sent (Matt. 15:24 and John 4:34), then he cannot claim to be the equal of his sender. God is not sent by anyone; He is a self-sender. He says in Isaiah (44:08-45:22): “Is there a god besides Me? I know not any.” In another place He states, “I am God, there is none else.” (Isaiah 46:9). Also, “One God and none other.” (Mark 12:32).
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COLTRANE
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum Beautiful Black Sisters Living in HARMONY, 😉
I woke up this morning feeling just happy. How can you not feel happy when Allah – A BLACKMAN – is God? He LOVES Us and ONLY Plans What’s BEST For Us. I have NO worries, knowing that Allah is my friend. It is indescribably PERFECT PEACE. I go through my days perfectly assured that everything I do is going to be perfect, because it was written 15,000 years ago. All I have to do is SUBMIT to the Will of Allah, which is my nature! You cannot go wrong when you walk in the path of Righteousness. I walked past a mirror in my house and there was a little smile on my face that I didn’t even realize was there. I opened the curtains and the Sun was just making everything GLOW. The sky is clear. It feels like SUMMER!
It’s Going To Be A Beautiful Day!
ALLAHU AKBAR!!!
ALLAH IS THE GREATEST!!!
SQUAB
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim
In the Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Most Merciful
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As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum Beautiful and Beloved, HEALTHY-EATING Black Sisters!!! 😉
Our Beloved Messenger, The Honorable Elijah Muhammad (May the Peace and the Blessings of Allah forever be upon him) taught us in the only book that correctly teaches us how to eat (HOW TO EAT TO LIVE, BOOK 2) that “No meat is good for you except that little, young pigeon that has never flown from its nest, called Squab.“ Squab is the only meat on the planet Earth that is fit for us to take as a food.
Truthfully, I had never even HEARD of Squab before reading this epic book. I thought it was just slang for “fight.” Feel me? LOL You probably didn’t know it was a food either (unless you are intelligent enough to have read this book). 🙂
But, I do know that rich white people eat it. Here is a picture of Squab from the “Titanic” menu.
I also wrote in my other post that they serve it at the million-dollar, super-exclusive, U.S. Presidents-are-members, Jonathan Club too. So, I thought, maybe I should give this distinguished meat a second look.
I mean, I knew the Messenger (PBUH) said it is the only meat that is okay for us to eat, but because I had never seen it, I just became a pescatarian and didn’t worry about it.
But for those of you who really like meat, I wanted to give you some reasons why you should choose Squab over any other type of meat.
Whenever I begin a blog, I always look for visuals FIRST. It gives me a better knowledge and puts me in the mood to write. I always want to SHOW and PROVE what I’m talking about and “A picture paints a thousand words.”
If I told you, “The Squab is ugly,” I would be making the understatement of the year. The Squab is hideous. However, I WAS able to find some pretty decent pictures.
But I have to mention that the first pictures I saw were of whole squab roasted with the heads still attached to the rest of the body. IKR? It looked so gross. I’m getting nauseous just thinking about it. You can Google that yourself. I’m straight.
But I also found this cool book that was written in 1902!!!
“How to make a pigeon and squab business pay, details of building, buying, habits of birds, mating, watering, feeding, killing, cooling, marketing, shipping, curing ailments, etc.”
You can’t go wrong with old stuff. And Squab is definitely something old – in America, anyway. The Messenger (PBUH) taught us that when he went to Egypt, he saw TRUCKLOADS of Squab headed to the market for laymen and women to enjoy.
But, here in the good (and terrible) U. S. of A., they don’t eat it anymore. I’ve NEVER seen it in the stores. Most people have never even heard of it. AND I looked online to buy it and they cost about $20 for ONE!!!
I’m going to try it before I die, In Sha Allah, but I’ve been pescatarian too long to really crave land flesh enough to break off that kinda bread.
Anyway, here’s what I learned about the little Squab.
I think these are breeders because they look kinda old. I just posted it because the picture reads “perfect,” but true squab have never flown from the nest.
I think this is a little more accurate. The squab appear to be very small. The average size is about 12 ounces.
This description is from a website that sells them.
“Squab meat is dark meat, The Squab meat is very lean, easily digestible, and Squab is rich in proteins, minerals, and vitamins. Squab meat has silky texture, as it is very tender and fine-grained. It has a milder taste than other game animals and birds.
“Squab meats are succulent, tender, flavorsome and delicious.
“Squab are healthy low cholesterol, high protein, free range and natural.”
I edited it a little bit to keep it from sounding so commercial. I’m not advertising nothing unless I get a piece. Knawmean?
I’m going to buy The National Standard Squab Book, raise them (when Allah Blesses me to find some for sale) and offer them to my beautiful Black People when I open my restaurant. I know Allah will be pleased and BLESS me ABUNDANTLY. 🙂
Here is some more positive information about “Squabs” I found on a distributor’s website.
“Squab, or young pigeon, has been bred for food for centuries dating back to early Asian and Arabic cultures. The chronicles of history place Squab high on the list of delicacies enjoyed by ancient Emperors, Kings, Pharoahs, and Medieval Royalty. Squab is a culinary tradition long ago established throughout Europe, the Far East, the Middle East and virtually every corner of the world. Often said to be the “meat of Kings”, Squab today retains its rightful position on the menus of finer dining establishments everywhere. Squabs are being enjoyed by an ever increasing number of discerning people who appreciate excellence in dining, whether at home or away.
“Squabs are characterized by broad, full breasts. Parent birds, or “breeders” mate for life and share the responsibilities of raising their young. True Squabs have never flown. Dressed for market 4 weeks after hatching, the meat of a Squab is distinctly unlike domestic poultry or wild game birds. Dark, moist and flavorful, each bird is prepared for market before it is old enough to fly.
“Squabs possess a characteristic which allows them to retain more moisture during the cooking process than other poultry – the result being a very versatile and easy bird to prepare for large or small groups of people. Squab is known to be one of the most easily digestible of all meats.”
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NUTRITION INFORMATION
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* Of importance to note: the fat of the Squab is “baby fat”, UNDER the skin not WITHIN the meat, and renders off in cooking).
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RECIPE
**This recipe contains spirits, but don’t worry, according to “THE OXFORD SYMPOSIUM ON FOOD & COOKERY” :
“When it is heated, the alcohol is in fact driven off and you are left with only the flavour of the original ingredients.”
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ALLAH IS JUDGING TODAY
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Chapter 16 ALLAH IS JUDGING TODAY |
Today is the day in which the God of Justice (Allah) is judging between man and man and nation and nation.
To understand the present, we must learn of the past.
We are 4,000 years from Moses and Moses was 2,000 years after the creation of the Caucasian race, or 2,000 years after the fathers of the Caucasian, or white race of Europe.
This makes 6,000 years from the time of the birth or grafting of the Caucasian race.
In 4,000 years of the white man’s rule they have practiced and exercised their power and authority over us as was divinely given to them.
The trouble is going on between the so-called Negroes and the American white people, who have always shown themselves to be the enemies and haters of their slaves, the so-called Negroes. This thing must come to an end.
So God, Himself, intervenes to make manifest the two peoples. Everything that is of good, according to recorded history, has trouble in its infancy, but as it grows, it triumphs in the end.
The so-called Negroes must know the truth. This is the only way to bring them into the light of truth as they are spiritually blind to the knowledge of themselves but God, Himself.
Prophets of God can only deliver the truth to the people. But to make them believe, see, and understand it and accept or reject it this must come from God.
It took the destruction of the people of Korah by Almighty God to make Israel understand that it was God who had appointed Moses to lead them and that self -made leaders such as Korah would not work in the way of delivering Israel another country.
Because Allah had chosen Moses to act as a guide for Israel, and all other self- made leaders would be failures.
He sent poisonous and fiery serpents against them to bite and kill those who rebelled. So this is a warning and a sign for us today: That when God intends to separate a people, or remove a people and put another in their stead, it is His work and the people who rebel against His work who will come to naught.
The so-called American Negroes must learn these truths today. That they cannot deliver themselves from the evils they are suffering from the white race without the help of Allah.
You see the trouble that our people and the American whites are suffering from the struggle of our people with a few whites on their side to bring about integration between the two races, of which is opposed by God, Himself. It is the time that the two people should separate.
THE HIP-HOP SHOW OF MY DREAMS
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
THANK-YOU ALLAH FOR ALLOWING ME TO SEE THE GREATEST HIP-HOP SHOW OF ALL TIME – YES, THE HIP-HOP SHOW OF MY DREAMS
(THE ONLY CHANGES I WOULD HAVE MADE WOULD HAVE BEEN P.E. FOR N.B.N. AND X-CLAN INSTEAD OF DMX. IJS LET’S KEEP IT EIGHTIES!!!)
As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum Dearly Beloved Asiatic Black Sisters!
Sisters, last night my musical dream came true. When I bought my tickets six months ago, I knew I was going to like it, but I had no idea I was going to enjoy the show THAT much.
Special Ed got everything started and I did not sit down for the rest of the night (except at the end of Biz’s and during Naughty by Nature’s sets. I need to talk to the 3 of them. They need to change their name to RIGHTEOUS BY NATURE.)
But Ed looked real good. He lost weight since the last video I had seen of him. That one was filmed in 2009. And he put on a bomb show, just him, himself and his microphone. I was excited about seeing him and he did not disappoint. I wish I could transmit the experience of being in the theatre and feeling the music, the atmosphere, the LOVE OF HIP-HOP that was reeking from everybody there.
And there were only a few devils! That was shocking to me. Black people came out to rep OUR CULTURE – OUR BLACK MUSIC! And I loved being a part of it and having my son with me, so he could be a part of it. I just loved everything about the show. Special Ed’s performance really made me know that I was sitting before Hip-Hop Greatness.
Biz Markie came out next and he was very good. I was surprised. I didn’t think I was going to like him that much. His appearance is not too good. But he wasn’t as bad as I thought he was going to be. He beat-boxed and that was very refreshing. You don’t hear too much of that anymore.
He did good until he started playing these old songs and trying to sing. I mean, he was singing like he was a singer… He’s not.
Biz’s Juice Crew Teammate, Big Daddy Kane, came out next and just sexified the whole arena. That man is the embodiment of hip-hop sexiness. I mean, HE HAS EVERYBODY CALLING HIM “BIG DADDY”!!! I even bought a Playgirl magazine b.i.t.d. (back in the day), for the first (and last) time only because he was in it. He lost weight recently too, relocating his sexy, and still living up to that Chocolate Casanova personality that the ladies love.
BUT
The Brother has mic skills too!
MANY emcees list him as one of their influences.
I liked his Facebook page and that was how I found out about the show! So big shout out to BDK. You did your thug thizzle, homeboy.
To finish his set, he brought out Scoob and Scrap Lover. They were still good at dancing individually, but when they all three did their routine, it was a little crowded. They are much bigger – not fat – just full grown men now and not the slender young men they used to be. So, it was a bit different, but still entertaining.
I think it was during his performance that I felt like taking my headpiece off. SMH
Then came my favorite part of “The Show” 😉
That’s right. SLICK RICK! OMG. He rocked it!!!! I mean, his show was so tight, I missed his whole performance because I was too busy dancing. I didn’t even notice when he took off his shades and put on his eyepatch. The music was the bomb!
I don’t know WHY no one uploaded video of Rick, or Ed, BDK or Biz, but I loved their performances and recorded all of them. So, I’m uploading my little Samsung cameraphone videos of ALL of them to remind me of that epic night and to live forever in cyberspace. Next time I’ll have a real camera, In sha Allah (If it Pleases Allah). The audio is so terrible, I can hardly stand it. But it’s better than nothing.
I’m so glad Doug E. Fresh wasn’t there. I don’t like him. I can’t stand his beat box. He can’t rap AND he’s a Scientologist.
But Ricky D!!!! Man! I still can’t believe I saw him in person. I am grinning from ear to ear and “The Show” was over 24 hours ago! I heard a song with him and Mos Def this morning and all I could think was how happy I am that I saw him LIVE!!!!!!!! Both of them, now that I think about it.
I saw Yasiin Bey at the House of Blues and he had on the whiterobe from his hotel on stage. SMH #ghettofabulous
But back to last night. Ricky D’s jewelry, OMG. Talk about BLING!!!!! Photographs do not do it justice. “Rainman” comes to mind because he was just “SPARKLY.”
Actually, “RAINBOW-MAN” is more accurate from all the colors bouncing off his ice.
After the show, when I went to pick up my tambourine (they wouldn’t let me take it in the show 
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But check this out, when I picked up my tambourine, I looked at the paper you have to sign when you check something in and guess whose name was RIGHT BELOW MINE???…
DMX
SMH
But, I’ll get to him later.
Anyway, I mentioned that Slick Rick was my favorite part of the show and Brother Kemo said he didn’t like it because he was TOO HYPED. Hakim agreed. They wanted him to be the smooth, “Slick,” relaxed “STORYTELLER” he is on his albums.
I know that at live shows, performers speed up songs all the time and he sped up “BEDTIME STORY”, but OMG. I LOVED IT!!!!!! But I always like stuff that other people don’t like and vice versa, so I maintained my position. I LOVED IT. I felt it.
Slick Rick was DOPE!!!!
Did I mention, I’m glad Doug E. Fresh wasn’t there???
Oh yeah, Treach, Vinnie and KG came before or after Slick Rick, I think. I don’t like them too much. So, I guess I blocked them out of my memory. And don’t think I just don’t like them because of some personal thing or whatnot. I just don’t like their music. OPP was kinda good – the music anyway, but I think it’s just because of the song they sampled – but their LYRICS are FILTHY. I didn’t like it even BEFORE I became a Muslim.
When they asked that filthy question, I used to say, “Oh no, NOT ME!!! That’s what I said when they did the song last night. I don’t like any of their songs.
Before the show, I listened to their music and I tried to like it, but…
I can’t.
Treach was nice eye candy though. But he’s got nothing on my hubby. 😉
Also, as I mentioned, I don’t like their name either.
BLACK PEOPLE ARE RIGHTEOUS BY NATURE. ALL OF US.
Anyway, after Ricky D, EPMD came out. They really need to read HOW TO EAT TO LIVE. Erick looked like he eats the filthy swine for Breakfast, Lunch AND Dinner and all in between meals.
But he summed up the state of “hip-hop” right now. He said “If you go to a show and the emcee doesn’t have a D.J. behind him…
THAT’S NOT HIP-HOP!!!“
Then he introduced the infamous “DJ SCRATCH” who proceeded to show off his musical skills. I had forgotten about that part of their show. It was oh, so HIP-HOP.
I can’t believe the person who filmed all the other stuff they did didn’t post the video of Scratch! He should have posted footage of THE WHOLE SHOW! I have been planning on buying a camera for a few weeks now, I’m really kinda starting to feel like I blew it.
I mean, I’ve been waiting to see Rakim, my whole life. This was the FIRST time, I’d ever even heard of him coming to L.A. He’s probably scared he’s gonna fall in love and move out here like everybody else. 😉 I mean, he was reppin’ NYC so hard it almost seemed like he was forcing himself to keep believing it’s the place to be.
But DJ Scratch spun that O/G hip-hop song by the Four “Somethings” that MC Lyte sampled on “Cha Cha Cha” and I thought it was going to be Lyte.
You know what???
There were no female emcees! I think that is what made the show so good!
Sisters, always make it corny. I’m sorry, Brothers are just too cool. We, Sisters should do our own stuff and let the Brothers do their things. And Brothers, you guys need to stop feeling like there always needs to be a Sister. We mess everything up. We understand how you feel, we do. But, stop gaying up. Be Men. You DON’T need some “female energy” all the time. Keep it hard. And Lyte is hard, but she’s not a man. Knawmean?
And I’m EXTREMELY glad there were no devils on the show. EVERYBODY WAS BLACK. That’s the way it’s SUPPOSED to be. And ya’ll emcees need to stop giving our stuff away. Acting like Hip-Hop is for everybody. That’s going to get you the HELL.
This is THE GREAT DAY OF SEPARATION. You guys need to kill that noise. The devil is going to be destroyed, so stop making them feel like they are welcome at Hip-Hop shows. You are committing suicide and taking your fans with you.
SO WHAT if they like the music! They like anything. You cheapen your music when you cater to devils and other races. “Every man must go to his own” and HIP-HOP is OURS.
I know there were A LOT of Puerto Ricans involved in the conception and birth of our culture, but as far as I’m concerned, they’re Black. So, they can get a pass. Just as long as they don’t try and act like they are descended from slaves in America.
WE ARE THE CHOSEN PEOPLE.
DON’T GET IT TWISTED, BORICUAS!!!
Everybody else needs to STEP OFF TOO!!!
***Deeeeeep Breath – EXHALE***
Okay, now that I got that off my chest, RAKIM was next. Hakim had spotted him, stage right, while the DJ was warming up the crowd and He looked so professional! Like he couldn’t WAIT to bless the mic! That’s a fiend, right there. Just standing there, by himself, getting his mind right before he hit the stage. And OMG, did he!!!
When Rakim came out, I was trying to hold back, but before I knew it, I was jumping up and down a little bit, but I had no idea I was screaming!!!
I turned 43 last month and this Brother had me acting a 13-year-old groupie at a 1985 New Edition concert! I didn’t even realize it until I watched the video! Big Shout Out to my son, Hakim. I would not have been able to turn up like that nor enjoy it as much if I was trying to record it. Thanks Baby, for documenting this historic night for me. I love you.
It took me a long time to be able to watch him perform live. Hakim would be watching a video of him on YT and I would have to leave the room! I am not supposed to be feeling that way towards any man but my Soulmate, Amad-Jamal, but last night I was able to watch at least.
I wasn’t all that impressed. I’m sure it’s only because we were so far. I’m NEVER that far from the stage at any show. But it’s been nine years since I’ve even been out past Sunset and my game is a little rusty. I didn’t even try to get Press Passes. But we did move up a little bit so that we would have an unobstructed view of the stage. (It’s just in me 😉 )
I am so frustrated with him and Eric B right now. They need to just squash the beef and give us some new music. I don’t know WHAT B is doing, but Rakim has only made ONE song that I like since he and Eric split. I bought that 18th letter c.d. and tried my hardest to like it, JUST OUT OF RESPECT. But it’s….well, I’m just going to come out and say it. We all know it. IT’S WHACK.
Admit it.
The Music is what draws your attention and makes you keep listening. THEN the lyrics come in.
Without a good track, I’m not listening. I don’t care what you’re talking about. If it’s that important, say it without ANY music. I would prefer that to some booty bad music. I mean, really. IJS.
I CAN’T STAND BAD MUSIC.
NOT EVEN FOR YOU, GOD.
I even sent him a message on Facebook telling him not to do any of that stuff he did after they broke up, and feel like he did it just to spite me. You know, I take everything personally.
I guess some people like anything. As L. Boogie said, “There’s always someone there who’ll applaud…”
But he only did two. The most popular two. One of them is so ANNOYING, I don’t even want to remember their titles.
But he more than redeemed himself when he told everybody to put up their hands and rub their fingers together in the international sign for “MONEY” I held up TWO hands. I LOVE MONEY.
I loved doing that just on GP, but then he did the hustler’s anthem, “PAID IN FULL.” And that was the climax of the entire show. Everything went downhill after he left the stage.
Okay, before I forget, let me scream, “I couldn’t BELIEVE Rakim didn’t close the show!!!”
When they announced him and not DMX, I was livid!!!
How DARE they????
Rakim is THE greatest emcee, period. Dead OR Alive!!!
And they let DMX close the show!!!!!!!!?????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was completely astonished and in utter disbelief for the rest of the night.
But now that I’ve had a chance to think about it, I think it’s kinda good.
I don’t know if you’ve heard, but DMX is crazy.
And not the good “hood” kinda crazy.
Not even the funny kinda crazy like ODB.
Crazy like sitting on the curb talking to yourself kinda crazy.
DMX is creepy, kinda SCARY crazy.
My son said he’s on crack.
I refuse to believe that.
I think he just needs some medication.
I’ve been there and it can really help.
I’m afraid some people are exploiting him.
His voice is golden and impossible to duplicate. So, as long as he is able to perform, he’s a money-maker. But he needs help.
Obviously, he didn’t trust anyone he was with, otherwise he wouldn’t have had to check his stuff in. That’s Bad.
I felt how people with a heart used to feel when Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and all those other Jazz junkies used to feel. I don’t think many people care though. As long as they put on a good show. And X did put on a good show. I mean the music is what it is, but it’s the crazy stuff he did between the music that makes me worry.
If I had thought about it, I would have asked the clerk if she would give him a note telling him to read MESSAGE TO THE BLACKMAN. That alone will heal him. I bear witness. I feel so sorry for my dear Brother.
I stood as much as I could stand and then Hakim and I walked out.
So, I guess it’s kinda good he closed the show. If he had gone before Rakim, we would have had to stay until he finished. That would have been very uncomfortable and very awkward. And I don’t do awkward well.
AND, I probably would have run out of battery and not been able to record Rakim’s entire set because Hakim does not know how to press “STOP” when he’s recording. (Just like his Ummi 😉 )
So, I guess it’s all good.
I’ve seen Rakim perform live!!!
I can die a happy woman.
🙂
SOME NOTES ABOUT THE SHOW * I had the BEST cookie I have ever tasted in my life. They use different kinds of chocolate chips and it was worth the $4.00. *I was uncomfortable with the alcohol being sold and even more uncomfortable by the distinctive aroma of ganjah wafting through the atmosphere, but I just removed my M.G.T. pin and focused on the performances. *I got to speak to a lot of people about the Divine Supreme Wisdom Teachings of Our Beloved Messenger (May the Peace and the Blessings of Allah Forever Be Upon Him). *I DIDN’T SEE ANYBODY I KNEW!!! *I think this was most of the people’s first time seeing Rakim in person. He never comes to L.A. He needs to drop that chicken dinner (NYC) and get with a WINNER (L.A. He said FISH is his FAVORITE DISH 😉 )!!! Seriously though.
The Jonathan Club
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
*Note: All of these events took place on Thursday, July 17, 2014
AS-SALAAMU ‘ALAIKUM SWEET BEAUTIFUL ASIATIC SISTERS,
I had such a beautiful good time today touring my Beloved City of Angels. I never get bored going Downtown. It’s so different from twenty-five years ago when my hubby used to take me out to lunch on my break from work at Robinson’s. It seems like a lifetime ago, but I can still taste that sweet, sweet un-carbonated soda at the restaurant where we used to eat, which is now a subway station. I NEVER dreamed my city would actually have a SUBWAY one day, way back then. Downtown Los Angeles has changed almost as much as I have.
As I was playing in the elevators at the Bonaventure Hotel, I took some pictures. The elevators are on the outside of the building and you can see for miles. I instinctively, pushed the button for the top floor, 32 stories high, and felt like I could see forever.
and it’s so crazy because my hubby took pictures from atop a high-rise today but overlooking the ocean in Santa Monica at Sunset – The Golden Time of Day….
I had to photojack him. I love doing what I want. I love walking downtown. There’s so much to see and I like being seen. When people see me, they know that God Has Visited America and she is about to be destroyed. I know no one has ever seen an M.G.T. in her Holy Garments just downtown shopping. I’m like that. Al Hamdulillah (All Praises Are Due To Allah)
I also like looking at all the sights and I am amazed at how many tourists are downtown now! A lot of people are moving to L.A. too. I met a Brother from Detroit. I let him take my picture. He’s supposed to e-mail it to me. I guess he’ll do it when he has a chance. He showed me the picture. I had up my L.A. hand symbol. REPRESENTIN’.
Anyway, when I left the Bonaventure, I was walking down Figueroa and I passed a beautiful door on an unmarked building. I noticed it, but kept walking, only turning back around to get another look before it was too late to go back. When Allah Said, “Go in,” I thought “Nah.”
Sometimes, it’s scary going into unfamiliar buildings. But I love doing stuff like that, just for the hell of it. I felt like that going into the Bonaventure, but I love that sense of Adventure; Never knowing what to expect.
So, I went back to the building and tried the door. It opened and I walked into the most beautiful building I had ever been in in all my life. I looked around my surroundings agape and in utter amazement at the elegant beauty beholden to me.
The foyer was so welcoming I went on in. There was a distinguished looking devil sitting behind a desk with a desk plate that read something I can’t remember and “Concierge.” I had just seen a woman behind a desk with the same wording at the Bonaventure and started to look it up then, but Allah stopped me.
Now, I am familiar with the word and I knew it had something to do with hotels. I assumed it is some kind of Information Desk or Hospitality Services or both. But this didn’t look like ANY of the hotels I had ever been in, and I’ve been in a lot (I was on the Prom Committee in High School and we visited probably every major hotel in L.A. trying to decide on a location to hold our Senior Prom. We unanimously chose “The Biltmore” which is where the Democratic Convention is held and which was one hundred times more beautiful than ANY of the other hotels and IT wasn’t half as nice as this amazing piece of property I had entered). And so, I was overwhelmed by a VERY unfamiliar but piquant feeling all over my body; being completely befuddled as to what type of delightful establishment I had just stumbled into. It was thrilling.
Now, this devil didn’t even look up as I walked in and if I had had a little more gumption, I would have walked right past him and on into the building, but my gumption apparently ran out upon entering the building, so I stopped and interrogated him.
“What’s a ‘concierge’?”
I don’t even remember his reply, he was so annoyed by the question. I didn’t let that deter me. I felt like some of my more unrefined Brothers and Sisters, asking inappropriate questions. But, how else would I find out what I needed to know about this magnificent specimen of a building?
I finally found out it was a private club named “The Jonathan Club.” It was like pulling teeth, just to get that bit of information out of his stingy devilish self. But I have a Degree in Journalism and I am exceptional at “pulling teeth” when I need information. Of course, I’m thinking, “Who is Jonathan?” But I didn’t ask for some reason. Instead, I asked how much is a membership.
He said he couldn’t tell me.
Now, I had no intention of joining any type of devil social club and associating with my open enemies willingly, I don’t care how nice the facilities were. But I was and am still curious as to the price tag to join such an exclusive club, so I pushed my luck a little further and asked, “What if I want to join?”
He told me bluntly, “A member has to recommend you.”
I refrained from asking if there were any Black members. I think deep down, I didn’t really want to think about Black people socializing with devils willingly and paying to do so.
But I looked at the desk for some kind of literature, ANY TYPE OF LITERATURE, about the club, and found none. There was only a pamphlet on the dress code, a flier about an upcoming event at the “Beach Club” and little business cards informing members where in the club cellular phones and whatnot could be used.
Needless to say, I was EXTREMELY impressed.
I left the building and looked again at the exterior.
There was absolutely no signage. I crossed the street to get a better look at the entire building. I could see there was a patio on the roof.
So, I went on walking and tried to find another building that could compare. There were some nice ones but NONE half as nice as The Jonathan Club. I just looked on Wikipedia and found out who “Jonathan” was.
“The club was at one time believed to be named after Jonathan Trombull, advisor to George Washington. But historical evidence states that the club was named after Brother Jonathan, the caricature predecessor to Uncle Sam.”
I feel like my little detour is somehow, pulling me into politics. I used to say, the first thing I would do as president, was something that unfortunately, has already been done, if you know what I mean.
Now, I would designate four states for The So-called Negroes, California, New York, Florida and a third, I haven’t decided yet.
On the bus ride home, I read the pamphlet on the dress code.
It is exactly how I have been dressing my son since I converted to Islam. Islam cleans you up and makes you respectable and decent and intelligent enough to be welcomed into the most civilized societies.
Here is a little history about the Jonathan Club: It was started in 1914 by a group of rich devils organized to choose and support (financially) whom they wanted to run the city. Kind of like a political action committee, but probably much more influential. Former President, Ronald Reagan was a member. The website also relates the story of two “Jonathans” (members) who came up with the idea of THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES (UCLA) one day at the club over lunch! Later the members decided they would rather just get together and socialize. So they built this big beautiful building downtown and another one on Santa Monica beach for themselves and their families and friends like “Bosses.”
The club was included on the Platinum Club list of John Sibbald Associates in 2012 as one of the top five city clubs in the country!
The concierge was so constipated with the information that I hardly thought they would have a public website. They do. It even says you can send an e-mail if you want to inquire about a membership. That’s probably just de jure (for appearances) though.
I am not hardly interested in joining the club. I have no desire nor inclination to socialize with my open enemies, even if the place had solid 24 KARAT gold walls. Although, I am almost importunately curious enough to send an e-mail just to learn how much it costs.
Oh, how I wish my people could unite and do something for self of this magnitude. Those of us who can afford to join would rather be a part of the devils’ club than build our own club. It is so sad the poison that the devil has put in our people. It permeates all sectors of our Nation. We are united only in our love of our enemies. 😦
I bear witness to Black men of every income bracket, every religion, every skill, trade or profession and of every age and complexion sweethearting with devil women. The same goes for Black women. I wish so strongly that my people would wake up! It seems that after all the hell they put our ancestors and us through, we would hate them and want to kill them for mistreating us!
If we had done half the evil to them that they do to us, they wouldn’t even speak to us.
The Messenger (PBUH) taught us that it’s like a frog wanting to marry a rattlesnake because the rattlesnake is so full of frogs, he can’t eat another one. So the foolish frog says to the rattlesnake, “Marry me then.“
This is how crazy we look in the eyes of the civilized world. Completely Blind, Deaf and Dumb and Mentally Dead to the Knowledge of Self and Anyone Else.
But In Sha Allah (If it Pleases Allah), I am going to open the fanciest restaurant for my people that they have ever seen. And if any devils come in I am going to treat them so that they never come back and that they tell their devil friends, mine was the WORST restaurant in which they have ever been. That goes for Black People who bring devils too.
I am going to help my Brothers and Sisters attain some measure of civilization by requiring and maintaining the same dress code as the Jonathan Club and with alacrity, serve them the best and healthiest food on the earth at reasonable prices that they can afford. The Jonathan Club is going to look like a tree clubhouse in comparison.
And I am going to use it as a venue to teach them the TRUTH, In Sha Allah.
I almost forgot. SMH. I found a menu from the Jonathan Club, back in its early days, on Google and as I perused the items on it, I was flabbergasted.
The first thing I noticed was that the choice piece of meat was LAMB –
NOT ANY TYPE OF BEEF NOR PORK.
Our Beloved Messenger (May the Peace and the Blessings of Allah Forever Be Upon Him) taught us in HOW TO EAT TO LIVE that LAMB is a better meat than beef because sheep are more selective in what they eat and they are not as easily diseased as cows (Does “Mad Cow Disease” sound familiar?) And of course the filthy swine carries a live poison (trichinae) so that its flesh should not even be touched (Bible Deuteronomy 14:8) not to think of eating it!
But this was the ONLY type of meat (poison) fed to and still eaten today by their slaves (the so-called Negroes).
I kept reading the menu and was floored when I read “SQUAB” further down. You probably don’t even know what squab is, but again, Our Beloved Messenger (PBUH) taught us in HOW TO EAT TO LIVE that “No meat is good for us except that little young pigeon, called SQUAB.”
The devils don’t even offer it in any grocery stores I have ever been in, (and Grocery Stores are my passion) but yet at their own million dollar club its on the menu. THEY KNOW WHAT FOOD IS GOOD TO EAT. You don’t see any pork anywhere on the menu. Not even BEEF! No, not for the wealthy. FISH, LAMB and SQUAB. All of the foods recommended by The Honorable Elijah Muhammad (PBUH) for us to eat. Maybe you will believe and follow his Teachings now that you see the devil subscribes to the same way of eating. SMH
I thank Allah, Master Fard Muhammad, to Whom Praises are Due Forever for His Divine Messenger (PBUH) and for bringing to us Light and Life, Knowledge, Wisdom and Understanding that WILL RETURN US TO OUR RIGHTFUL PLACE AS RULERS AND ON TOP OF CIVILIZATION.
AL HAMDULILLAH!
This is the inside of the front door, but when I entered there was a high table right inside the front door. This table was covered with a gigantic arrangement of the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen. There were orchids in it! I specialize in flowers and I HAVE NEVER SEEN ORCHIDS AS PART OF A FLORAL ARRANGEMENT. They are always sold individually.
The Library
I didn’t see one T.V. in the building, nor in any of the scores of pictures I saw on Google. No one talking on cel phones nor sitting in solitude engrossed in a laptop. I DID however, see a young group of sharply dressed devils in business suits coming in laughing and talking and enjoying each others company.
Incidentally, there is a BROOKS BROTHERS built into the building.
I found Hakim a pair of Brooks Brothers chinos at Goodwill once. I examined them meticulously. They were the most finely-crafted pair of pants I had ever held in my hands.
The club seems to pride itself on the camaraderie of its members, sponsoring regular social events and activities, encouraging fellowship. What I’m still not sure of is whether or not the club is comprised of members from all over the country or primarily Angelenos. I get the impression that they are mostly Angelenos, considering how the club was organized. But members are allowed to bring guests, so maybe the guests lodge in the rooms.
Okay, I found out the answer when I “borrowed” this picture….
Accommodations
Step Into Comfort
More than meets the eye. Jonathan Club offers for its members their guests the finest hospitality suites designed for business and leisure right in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Luxurious accommodations that feature gossamer Italian linens, downy Turkish towels and signature bath amenities allow members and guests to relax. Stay at a JC Suite, de-stress in the au courant spa or the gym and enjoy a recherché sojourn. Each suite can be customized to the individual taste and preference through our guest recognition program.
Reciprocal Club Privileges
Jonathan Club maintains exclusive relationships with reciprocal clubs across the United States and worldwide. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, members enjoy the same standard of amenities and services at reciprocal clubs as they would at the Club. With one simple call members are ensured that home never feels too far away.
“We relax at the ranch, which if not heaven itself, probably has the same zip code.”
– Ronald Reagan
Jonathan Club Member
This is the view from one of the rooms. I’m going to feel so self-conscious (maybe 😉 ) when I’m walking downtown. There are a lot of tall buildings downtown, and it just dawned on me that there are people in these buildings! I don’t know how many people can see me in my garments. But, I’m starting to feel very popular! And if not popular, then definitely, conspicuous. 🙂
I think a lot of the “Jonathans” are military personnel, which is not surprising, considering they’re all devils. But also because the dress code allows for military uniforms. I saw a picture of some kind of planning meeting by military personnel being held in the room in the above uppermost picture with the flags. And these two look like Mortimer and his brother from “Trading Places.”
I’ve seen a lot of pictures from weddings held at the JC, probably members, but there is a contact number on the website. I used to want to get married at Union Station. #notanymore
This is the ONLY picture I could find of the “Wellness” area of the club. But according to the Dress Code, there are workout facilities as well.
All of these pictures are from the “Town Club” located in Downtown Los Angeles. However, as I mentioned earlier, there is also a “Beach Club” which is in Santa Monica.
It’s so funny because I was in DTLA (Downtown Los Angeles) taking pictures from high above the city, while at the same time, my hubby was in Santa Monica taking pictures from high above the city and The Jonathan Club’s two locations are in DTLA and Santa Monica. And it just so happens that I went into the building today of all days. This type of “coincidence” confirms that I am on THE RIGHT PATH (Al Sirataal Mustaqeem in Arabic) Al Hamdulillah!
The “Beach Club” has a dress code that is also listed on the brochure link above. It’s a little more relaxed but still does not allow for “street clothes” (t-shirts and sneakers).
I love the Beach and Santa Monica is particularly beautiful, especially for visitors to L.A. I envision some day having a place like this for my people. With separate pools and beaches for men and for women, of course.
It is amazing how a small detour from my destination, completely changed my view and opened my eyes to the endless possibilities which are completely attainable for the one who is willing to go out and get it. All you have to do is SUBMIT TO THE WILL OF ALLAH, do the work and He will bless you with infinite success!
I hope I have shared with you something to inspire you to do something for self like our Beloved Messenger (PBUH) implored us to.
ALLAHU AKBAR!!!!!!!!!
****UPDATE****
JULY 29, 2014
I was doing some shopping today and I looked at the Jonathan Club. Their logo was on the awnings! At first, I thought I was tripping and missed them when I was there before. But I Distinctly remember looking at the entire building and there were no markings to indicate the nature of the building ANYWHERE. But today, the logo was on ALL of the awnings. I don’t know what they’re up to after all of these years with no signage, but I do not trust those devils.
Then, guess what I saw later driving toward The Jonathan Club?
That is the same logo that is on the awnings. And today, I saw a devil and Allah told me he was rich. He didn’t look any different than any of the other devils downtown. But you can’t tell with the devil. They are not like we are. Wearing all of our money. I trust in Allah. They are probably going to try and invite me to join so I can go to their doom with them. I’m going to say, “Get Behind Me Satan!!!” And rebuke him.
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