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Symphonic Discord
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These are the voices of different Muslim girls. We disagree, we argue, and each of us is unique with different opinions. We present to you our symphonic discord, in the hopes of teaching you something and making the world a little bit more open minded.
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For peace

A friend of mine is spending her time watching over her 40-something-year old cousin who is battling stage IV colon cancer. An uncle went to visit his elderly sick grandmother in Bangladesh. He thoug...

03 apr 12

Cultural woes for American raised girls

Yesterday my father-in-law went on a panting rage about how no one was giving him the food he wanted, God forbid. At first I thought he was talking to no one in particular, so I stayed away. Then I h...

03 mar 12

Ey there matey

Wow! I really like that shirt you’re wearing. Where’s it from? Oh and you’re hair, what kind of shampoo do you use? And your skin has a glow, is that all you? Ok, I really can’t see or smell you...

25 feb 12

To God We Return

It took me so long to build that relationship with you.And now youre gone.And this sucks. On so many levels. And I want to be angry and I want to be sad and I want to laugh like a crazy person. And I...

02 feb 12

Ranting is very healing

Well you cant prove that ranting is healing. But you certainly cant prove that its NOT healing.Anyways, Ive had a lot of things that I just want to release. If I come off harshly in my rants, Im sorr...

18 jan 12

I am not afraid

Fear is a major role in how people handle their business. For example, fears and phobias can prevent a person from doing something, or going somewhere, or participating in some kind of event. It can ...

07 jan 12

The Death Scare

I got the shivers as I watched Greys Anatomy, a show on doctors and surgeons who do their jobs and intermingle with life. Tonights episode revolved around deaths. I got the chills. Although Ive never...

30 dec 11

To eat or not to eat?

My father-in-law went to the hospital a few days ago. He had just returned from a weeklong stay, 4-5 days prior. He was treated for anemia, possible pneumonia, and coronary heart disease. He cam...

29 dec 11

Although Muslims and many others dont believe that December 25th was Jesuss true birthday, I thought Id post story of Jesuss birth from the Chapter of Mary in the Quraan. I also posted a link below i...

25 dec 11

A real friend will laugh at/with you, when you tell them about the student who said that they wante...

Its November. School has been in session for 51 days (always seems like much more then it really is). And I havent given you all one update from this school year. My apologies for that.My new class a...

18 nov 11

Islam for the Muslim Dummy

That would be me.The Muslim dummy.Considering I have so many people in my life with Islamic knowledge, I feel like I know nothing about Islam. I lack motivation. For the life of me, I cant self-motiv...

11 nov 11

H A P P Y  E I D  E V E R Y O N E ! ! !  May God accept the prayers of all those who are observing the Hajj.  And may He accept the prayers of all of us around the world! Ameen! &...

06 nov 11

Cat, Spider, and I

A couple days ago I had an incident with a spider. It was quite the confusing and adrenaline filled incident. It mostly involved me watching a spider go around in a circle 10 times around the light o...

04 nov 11

Okay so Ive been on a soup rage. Every weekend I make 3-4 quarts of hearty soup for the entire week. Its been absolutely amazing, very very filling, and perfect for the winter! Heres the recipe I use...

24 okt 11

Qaddafi

I wonder if he knew today would be his last?Did he know people would not show mercy on him. Did he expect his body to be dragged,Through the streets for people to see? All leaders have to end,Great o...

20 okt 11

Insecurities

When you find fault in everyone else, you are the one who needs to change. With the right intention and a little bit of effort, you can make the world turn up. Bittersweet are the memories of the pas...

20 okt 11

Peach Cobbler

This peach cobbler is super easy to make. Ive made it twice with great reviews. I wish I could make it over and over until peaches go out of season! I dont believe in using frozen berries for anythin...

13 okt 11

Mid-Week Pick me up

Last week a group of people and I were talking about how Muslims are portrayed in the Media humorously and what is and isnt tasteful. Someone brought up The Simpsons episode "Mypods and Boomstick...

12 okt 11

From Sanskrit

"Yesterday is already a dream and tomorrow is only a vision, but today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope." *Photo taken by me on Sept 3...

11 okt 11

Floating hyoid bone: miracles of the body

About three weeks ago I went to see an ear nose and throat doctor, an ENT, to check out the lump in my throat caused from a "choking sensation" and following a 6-hour emergency room stay. Aft...

08 okt 11

I blame it on the kids in Humble, Texas

Me: "I think. I think. I think I want an apple"Mom: "OH! Say bismillah maybe theres one left!"Me: "Ummm....thats the randomest reason but okayyy...Bismillah. Oh sigh. This house i...

28 sep 11

Learn to Learn

My sister and I were having a conversation one day about school. She had told one of her teachers that she wanted to go into education so she could become a high school or middle school teacher. Her ...

24 sep 11

Everyone has their own problems

When something bad happens in your life, it can either break you, define you or strengthen you. Im not sure where that paraphrased quote is from, but its amazing the truth it sums in one sentence.Now...

20 sep 11

Your Life Before Your Death

There was a death in the community the day before yesterday. The funeral was yesterday. I did not know or meet the woman or her family but I went to the funeral. I went because there is a reward in a...

14 sep 11

Half Married

I was married to a man who lives about 3 minutes from my parents house. While I was thrilled to live nearby, I knew sometimes Id want my distance. Living close-by means getting to see my family at le...

13 sep 11

9/11 We Remember

The authors of Symphonic Discord reflect on 9/11. Our hearts go out to the 2,819 people who lost their lives. God bless.Edit @ 3:17 p.m. 9/12/11Youthful Wisdom:Ten years ago this day I was sitting in...

13 sep 11

Midweek pick-me-up (I always spell this differently)

Last week we celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that follows the month of Ramadan. Because Ive had a hectic week followed by a viral infection I hadnt uploaded these photos yet. My Eid outfit...

08 sep 11

Patience like Ayub

Two days ago I felt a "choking sensation," went to the hospital to get it checked out, and now am in the waiting process to see an ear nose and throat doctor (ENT) specialist after Labor...

04 sep 11

Blobby Bobby

I logged on to blogger today to find everything changed. I like new things so I guess Im not complaining. I just find it odd to be writing up a post in an unfamiliar setting. Ah well. Anyways, I...

01 sep 11

The time to relax is when you dont have time for it.

As the month of fasting for Muslims come to an end, we celebrate Eid. People dress up, visit their family and relatives, and kids collect envelopes of money from the adults. I was annoyed that my pre...

30 aug 11

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