Alas, the predicted calamity descended upon me. It is not a self-fulfilling prophecy for that refers to desirable outcomes only. What is studied is a science, as it yields predictable outcomes. It is not natural but rather supernatural, not physical but metaphysical. In good and bad times, I worship the same God. Of course, when thus arrives the advice from Senegal, I can only say hasbunallah wa ni’mal wakeel.
Akal… bukanlah gadget mainan. Yang diucapkan ialah membunuh nafsu, bukan bunuh jasad! Mereka bicara tentang jasmani, saya pula ruhai! Tapi apakan daya, sudah terlanjur kata.