MY Voice Vol 2 Issue 4

vol2issue4 - maY 2015

Beyond

the Surface FEATURE:

MORE THAN

The F-Word

Muslim Apologists

What’s Saudi Arabia’s Problem?

MEETS THE EYE

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ne Monday morning, when two young girls, Arisha and Hira sat down in their English class, the smell of smoke and perfume spread through the classroom. Hira noticed the smell was coming from her friend; her heart sank.

The two girls had been best friends for nine years. It was difficult to accept that Arisha had been spending time with the “wrong crowd”. To Hira, this only meant going down a path that would end things badly.

can hurt you. How long will it be before you start drinking and smoking more? These things are harmful, and it’s impossible to avoid God forever. “ Arisha groaned. “Quit lecturing me Hira.

You're not my mom.”

In class, Arisha grinned at Hira, who didn’t smile back. “It's just a smoke, Hira,” said Arisha.

“I don't even smoke as much as my friends do, and they aren't dead, so I'll be fine.”

Hira's mom picked both girls up from school. Hira smiled at her mother as she greeted her. Her mother turned to Arisha.

“How was your day Arisha?” Arisha smiled politely. “It was fine, thank you.” The car ride was quiet, with the distinct smell of smoke and perfume drifting through; everyone pretended it didn’t exist.

Hira sighed. “Arisha, you know smoking

The next day the girls walked to their class

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together, when one of Arisha`s friends called out to her. “Hey Ari! Are you going to Jake's party on Friday?” Arisha laughed.

“No invite!” Her friend shrugged and said, “I invite you! I'll see you there!”

Once Arisha`s friend walked away, Hira wrinkled her nose. “Ari?” Arisha shrugged. “It's easier to say instead of ‘Arisha’.”

Hira didn't want to ask her next question, but she had to know. “Are you going to that party on Friday?”

Arisha nodded. “Yeah, all my friends will be there. Can I tell my parents I'm hanging

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