An Encounter at a Country Crossroads

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1. welcome to Halloween

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2. I am glad I am not acquainted with this “very fine” gentleman. But i have to admit, a lot of effort has been put into crafting it and the effect is quite terrifying.

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   • It sure is! (You’ve been missed 🙂 )

     • Thank you. Just a few things keeping me buy and Virily can be very addictive and time guzzling. Hope to be back soon 🙂 IA

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       • That’s good news!
         (I assume IA is an abbreviation for إن شاء الله but I’m slightly surprised the verb is omitted from it. As it stands IA suggests ‘If God’ but I suppose it’s all a question of usage and understanding 🙂 )

         • ان شاء الله means If Allah Wills/Desires. It is a common custom (in fact a command in the Quran) to use this phrase when talking about future plans.

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         • An acknowledgement of the fact that Allah’s decree is above all human plans and intentions. ?

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       • I understand. What I was referring to was the fact that the word meaning ‘wills’ (شاء) seems to be omitted from the abbreviation “IA”. (where I expected something like “ISA”). Is this phrase abbreviated only in the Latin alphabet?

3. Very cool costume, enjoyed the sone Norman. 🙂

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