The Muslim Voice: Petite Edition 2021

FEBRUARY 2021 / VOLUME 26 / ISSUE I.5

BEHIND THE PAGES The Muslim Voice (TMV) The Muslim Voice (TMV) is a non-profit magazine published by the Muslim Students Association at the University of Toronto. All the writing, artwork, and editing is done independently by the student led team of TMV. We have been publishing a children’s magazine, dubbed The Petite Edition for the past three years. This year, we decided to focus on creating an educational magazine geared towards children in order to learn about their faith, community, and history.

In this issue we explore themes of perseverance, Islamic knowledge, and curiosity. The stories have been carefully selected to present kids with messages of hope and love, giving them the courage to grow as Muslims. Throughout the magazine there are various activities, such as a word search, trivia, and cut-out Eid lantern. I pray that the magazine piques the interest of each and every child as they explore its pages.

With love, The Muslim Voice Magazine Team Muslim Students Association (MSA) The Muslim Students Association at the University of Toronto was founded in 1965 and was the first MSA to be established in Canada.

We serve and represent the Muslim students at the university. What started as a club to facilitate prayer for some 20 students has now grown to a club that is at the forefront of social justice, community service, faith practices, academic support and campus social life.

One of the MSA’s community lead projects is the publishing of The Muslim Voice Magazine: Petite Edition. This, along with all the other important work we do can only be done through the help of donations from the Muslim Community.

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Editor-in-Chief: Hikmat Jamal Written By: Fatema Nami Shafiq Qaadri Soundous Lourdiane Fiza Ruhani Aaliyah Mulla Hania Iqbal Asia Majeed Cover Art By: Jubair Aziz Illustrated By: Raneem Alozzi Sarah Dadabhoy Salwa Iqbal Farwa Mumtaz Maarya Zafar

CONTENTS The Magical Beauty of Islamic Geometry...................................................... 04 ACTIVITY Colour The Page: A Card for Ramadan..................................... 06 Fruits in the Qur’an........................................................................................... 07 Ramadan Guide: Ideas for Celebrating the Ninth Islamic Month............. 08 Ramadan Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookies................................................... 09 ACTIVITY Build With Me: A Lantern for Eid ...........................

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Trials of Patience: A Story About Prophet Ayyub (A.S.)............................. 12 The Shehu’s Daughter Imama Nana Asma’u.................................................. 16 Masqueraded Mom.......................................................................................... 18 ACTIVITY Word Search.................................................................................. 20 ACTIVITY Trivia.............................................................................................. 21 What Does Your Ramadan Look Like? Contest Winners........................... 22

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THE MAGICAL BEAUTY

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t’s no secret that mosques are some of the most beautiful places in all of the Islamic world. I’ve spent hours just staring at some of the designs on the walls. I’ve always wondered how people designed these patterns, but more importantly, what were they for?

Islamic geometry uses only four basic shapes: circles, squares, star patterns, and multi-sided polygons. From only these four shapes, an infinite number of beautiful designs can be created. Even more amazing is that these patterns are not made using any fancy computer software, instead, they were made using a simple ruler and compass.

As it turns out, the beautiful buildings in the These tools are still used today to do geometry, Islamic world are not an accident. In fact, builders, and have been used for thousands of years. engineers, and architects thought a lot about how to make their creations pleasing to the eye.

Far from simply being pretty decorations, The earliest patterns like the ones on the next geometric patterns are inspired by Islam: they page date all the way back to 836 C.E. from the convey the majesty and wonder of the Universe Great Mosque of Kairouan, Tunisia. That’s over a and its Creator. thousand years ago!

In Islamic art, the circle is a symbol of unity and Even the most complicated patterns you perfection and the ultimate source of all diversity see in mosques are all made using simple in creation. A circle has no end or beginning and is mathematical rules found in geometry. The word infinitely symmetrical. Most Islamic patterns start by “geometry” literally means “measuring the Earth’’ using an inscribed circle (a circle within a square) because ancient mathematicians were studying and then adding divisions using straight lines to how to measure the land around them and build perfect it. The Greek philosopher Plato thought structures on it. For example, ancient Egyptians that the circle was the most beautiful shape of used geometry to build the Great Pyramids. them all.

Geometry is now an entire branch of mathematics and is very important in other sciences.

Complex patterns that never repeat, called tessellations, can be made from very simple Geometry took off in ancient Greece when starting points. Similarly, the star patterns used an ancient Greek mathematician named Euclid in Islamic designs are meant to resemble the wrote a geometry textbook called the Elements. heavens above. The famous 16-point star patterns Euclid had figured out how to prove facts about look a lot like the stars in the sky. shapes and different ways to arrange them into patterns, both of which he included in Elements.

These patterns are found across the Islamic This textbook was later translated into Arabic and world, such as in mosques, domes, and minarets. used for over 2000 years by different cultures! The geometry behind them extends to pottery, Just imagine if your textbooks were that old! ceramic bowls and plates, and floor tiling. They 4 | THE MUSLIM VOICE PETITE EDITION | FEBRUARY 2021

OF ISLAMIC GEOMETRY are used for woodwork and even in carpets and leather. Every corner of the Islamic world uses these patterns and developed their own unique regional style. No two mosques are exactly the same, but they share similar principles of design and purpose.

be able to predict what the next length would be.

How amazing is that?

Even today, architects and engineers have to use geometry when trying to build homes and skyscrapers. The animators at Pixar use geometry to make Toy Story come alive. Math isn’t just Within Islamic culture, geometric patterns are about numbers or rules, it can help you understand believed to be a bridge to the spiritual realm. the world around you.

They help you think deeply and feel connected to the infinite and to the heavens above. Seeing Early Muslims left these patterns as reminders the patterns repeat over and over links with the to pause and get lost for a moment in beauty infinite nature of God’s existence and power. itself. In a mosque’s walls and decorations, art and math and devotion become one, and I’m always Gazing at the beautiful patterns in mosques left in awe. Understanding and learning how the that seem to stretch forever, I can’t help but geometry works only adds to the wonder I feel. I wonder what the architects and designers were hope that you too can get a sense of that feeling trying to say all those hundreds of years ago. What with the activity on the next page. is it they wanted the future to see and to know?

Whatever the reasons, I always marvel at the beautiful patterns.

Early Muslims left these patterns as reminders to pause and get lost for a moment. On a mosque’s walls and decorations, arts and maths and devotion become one, and I’m always left in awe. Understanding and learning how geometry works only adds to the wonder I feel.

Beyond just being beautiful, geometry can also be a very powerful tool. The lengths of objects in nature like sea-shells or flower petals follow simple geometric laws discovered centuries ago by mathematicians. Imagine being an early mathematician looking at flowers and measuring petal lengths. With a little bit of math, you would FEBRUARY 2021 | THE MUSLIM VOICE PETITE EDITION | 5

ACTIVITY: COLOUR THE PAGE

Ramadan Mubarak May your Ramadan be filled with peace and blessings

To:

From:

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Olives

FRUITS IN THE QUR’AN

“Allah produces for you various crops, olives, palm trees, grapevines, and every type of fruit. Surely in this is a sign for those who reflect.” [Qur’an 16:11].

Did you know that olives are mentioned seven times in the Qur’an? This fruit is found in warm climates and the trees live for a very long time - many olive trees live beyond 1500 years!

Dates

“And shake toward you the trunk of the palm tree; it will drop upon you ripe, fresh dates.” [Qur’an 19:25].

Dates are actually more than any other fruit in the Qur’an - they are referred to 22 times! They are considered a super-food nowadays and used in many shakes and energy drinks. Dates are also one of the most commonly eaten fruits in the Islamic world.

Grapes

“Or you have a garden of palm trees and grapes and make rivers gush forth within them in force?” [Qur’an 17:91].

Grapes are one of the oldest fruits to be cultivated by humans. They are mentioned eleven times in the Qur’an. There are over 8000 varieties of grapes today!

Figs

“By the fig and the olive” [Qur’an 95:1].

Did you know that an entire chapter of the Qur’an is named after figs? God swears by the fig, which some scholars think is a reference to Nuh A.S. and the ark. In many parts of the world, figs are dried and eaten year-round.

Bananas

“And (banana) tree is layered (with fruit)” [Qur’an 56:29].

Bananas are mentioned just once in the Qur’an, described as one of the rewards for believers. Although the fruit was originally found in modern-day India, today bananas are the most popular fruit in places like the United States and Canada.

PomegranateS

“And from the palm trees of its emerging fruit are clusters hanging low. And gardens of grapevines and olives and pomegranates, similar yet varied. Look at its fruit when it yields and its ripening. Indeed in that are signs for a people who believe.” [Qur’an 6:99].

Pomegranates are mentioned three times in the Qur’an. They are described as a wondrous fruit which are signs of God’s power and design. Did you know that the word ‘pomegranate’ comes from French and Latin, meaning ‘apple with many seeds?’ | FEBRUARY 2021 | THE MUSLIM VOICE PETITE EDITION | 7

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ideas for celebrating the ninth islamic month

Decorating around the house is a great way to make Ramadan extra special! You can hang lights, make a “Ramadan Kareem” sign, and light candles. You can find an example of a lantern in this magazine!

Ramadan is the time of the year best suited to pick up good habits. Make a calendar of the month and fill in a good deed for each day. This can be to give charity, smile at a stranger, or help someone.

To get in the Ramadan spirit you can make a card for someone you love! Instructions for the card can be found on the following pages! Use your coloring, paint, drawing, and various other arts and crafts skills!

Du’a is when we pray to Allah and ask for whatever we want.

The Prophet (PBUH) said that “Whatever is prayed for at the time of breaking the fast is granted and never refused.” Make it a regular habit to make du’a right before breaking your fast.

The Iftar meal is a team effort. why not get involved?

You can either help with what the grownups are cooking or make something special of your own. An easy thing to be in charge of is to be the designated distributor of dates to everyone when the Adhan goes off.

Set a goal for how much of the Qur’an you want to read this month. It can be a few chapters, half the Qur’an, or even the whole thing! You can also gather a few friends and aim to complete the Qur’an together by having everyone read a bit.

You can also start a reading group with your family!

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Choclate Chip Cookies Ingredients

Baking tips

1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup softened butter 3/4 cup light brown sugar 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 egg

Bake the cookies for two minutes less than the recommended time and let them cool., they will continue to bake at room temperature . This will also keep your cookies soft the next day. Store in an airtight container to keep them soft.

instructions 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl mix together the flour, baking soda and the salt. Then put it aside.

3. In a large bowl beat together the butter, sugars, vanilla extract and beat until smooth. then mix in the egg until combined.

4. Mix the flour mixture into the wet mixture until combined. then Stir in the choclate chips 5. Using a large cookie scoop and drop 3 inches apart onto cookie sheet.

6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Then let the cookies sit on the sheet for 10 minutes to cool down

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ACTIVITY: BUILD WITH ME

DECORATE YOUR HOME FOR EID with a lantern activity this one

1 . Cut along the side of some construction paper

2 . Save the small strip of paper you cut for later!

3 . Fold the remaining paper along the dotted line

4 . Now the sheet is folded in half!

5 . Draw a line at the edge of the folded paper

6 . Cut along the dotted line through the folded paper. Try not to go over the line you drew!

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7 . The paper will look like this when you are done cutting!

8 . Open the folded paper

8 . Rotate the paper so that the cut lines go down

9 . Wrap the sheet until the ends meet and secure them with tape

1 0 . Remember the small strip we cut in step 1-2? It’s time to bring it back!

1 1 . Bend the strip across the top of the lantern and secure it with tape to make a handle . . . and DONE!

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Trials

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ong ago, there lived a very pious and righteous man named Ayyub. He was one of Allah’s prophets, sent to teach his people about God and guide them towards the right path. Prophet Ayyub (Peace be Upon Him) always advised his community to do good and to shun evil. He always helped his relatives, friends and neighbours.

Prophet Ayyub was also very kind to orphans and poor people, and often invited them to share his meals. His noble character and elevated status as Allah’s prophet earned him the respect of most, if not all, the members of his community.

In addition to offering Ayyub the gift of prophecy, Allah showered him with many blessings. Indeed, Prophet Ayyub had a kind and faithful wife named Rahma and many children. He also possessed vast stretches of land, many fields, and was blessed with livestock. But despite his great wealth, Prophet Ayyub never became arrogant. Instead, he remained humble and believed that Allah had given him the ability to seek his grace. Prophet Ayyub repeatedly glorified Allah and thanked Him for everything that He had endowed upon him. Not a day went by that Prophet Ayyub did not express his gratitude with the beautiful phrase of “Alhamdulillah,” praise be to God..

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Prophet Ayyub had been living in prosperity for a long time when a series of calamities befell him. These calamities were sent by Allah to test how strong his faith was and how much patience he had. First, all of Ayyub’s wealth and properties were taken away from him. A terrible drought destroyed the entirety of his crops and all his animals died of thirst, hunger and illnesses. His servants were taken away by raiders and he was left devoid of any possession. However, Prophet Ayyub was neither shattered nor shaken by these terrible events. He remained firm and constant in his glorification of Allah and continued saying “Alhamdulillah.”

Next, Allah took the lives of every single one of Ayyub’s children. Their souls returned to their Lord, leaving Prophet Ayyub without his closest family. And although he had lost the joys and comforts brought to him by his many sons and daughters, Prophet Ayyub’s faith never faltered. He continued to be steadfast in his devotion and service to Allah and never stopped saying, “Alhamdulillah.”

The final, and perhaps the greatest, trial that Prophet Ayyub faced was the loss of his good health. Allah afflicted him with many horrible diseases which caused him a lot of pain and suffering. He had terrible sores all over his body and became very weak. His ailment was so loathsome that the people in his community avoided him. Indeed, they were afraid that Ayyub’s sickness was contagious. The community sent him to the outskirts of the city and his relatives, friends and neighbours stopped visiting him. Yet, Ayyub’s calmness

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remained because he held Allah in his heart. He knew that his Lord would never abandon him, nor that He would afflict him with more than he could bear. And so, despite all his hardships Ayyub continued to say “Alhamdulillah.”

The only person who faithfully remained with Prophet Ayyub was his wife Rahma. Her faith and patience were also tested as she experienced the loss of her wealth and children along with her husband. However, she remained steadfast and unwearyingly stood by Ayyub. When he got sick, she took great care of him by nursing him and providing for him. As Ayyub’s condition got worse and they no longer had money, she had to work as a servant in order to continue supporting her sick husband and herself. This was quite difficult for her, seeing that she was not used to hard labour, but she bore it all patiently for the sake of her husband, whom she loved dearly. Rahma’s devotion to Ayyub was a mercy from Allah, who would never allow one of his faithful servants to be utterly forsaken.

Prophet Ayyub lived in misery for a long time. As the days passed by, it

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became more and more difficult for him to bear his pain. So, he turned towards the only One who could relieve him of his suffering, Allah Almighty, and prayed.

Ayyub said to Him “Indeed, adversity has touched me, and you are the Most Merciful of the merciful.” Allah heard his supplication and answered it. He told Prophet Ayyub to strike the ground with his foot. When Ayyub did this, water from a spring miraculously flowed out of the earth. When Prophet Ayyub drank from that water and bathed in it, Allah cured him of all his illnesses and washed away his pain.

By the grace and mercy of Allah, Ayyub regained his strength, beauty and youth, so much so that his wife almost did not recognise him when she came home from work that day! After this, Allah restored Ayyub’s prosperity, and, to reward him for his beautiful patience, He increased His blessings upon him. Indeed, Allah provided his prophet with more wealth and more children than before. Prophet Ayyub (Peace be Upon Him)’s trials truly showed the sincerity and strength of his faith, and his incredible patience in the face of hardship is a lesson for us all.

GLOSSARY Shun: To avoid Livestock: Farm animals such as

cows, sheep, horses & mules Endow: To provide, to gift someone with something Calamity: Disastrous event marked by a great loss Falter: To start losing strength Steadfast: Firm in belief Ailment: Disease Loathsome: Repulsive Unwearyingly: Tirelessly Forsaken: Abandoned FEBRUARY 2021 | THE MUSLIM VOICE PETITE EDITION | 15

The Shehu's daughter Imama Nana Asma'u Dear Little Readers This is the story of Nana Asma’u and her famous poem, “The Qur’an.”

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rincess Nana Asma’u was born in the religious community of Degel, in northwestern Nigeria, established by her father, Shehu Usman Dan Fodio. The Shehu, meaning “Shaykh” or Elder, and the son of “Fodio”, the Fulfulde term for “learned.” The entire family including women were exceptional scholars. When the family moved from place to place due to the dangers of the war, they would always load their books onto camels first! Their most precious inheritance, knowledge.

Princess Asma and her brother Muhammad Bello, and the rest of the family would do much to contribute to expanding their knowledge and passing it onto others. Especially other young girls and women. Out of this concern, she developed the Yan Taru “The Associates” teaching model which solved the problem of female education. Older women were trained by Princess Nana Asma’u herself; they would then travel to homebound young women in rural areas and educate them in their homes.

Her concern for other girls developed even when she was a young girl.

When her brother laughed at other girls as they fell behind growing up, she would stand up for them. She would discourage her brother from laughing, leave her brother, and would run back to the other girls and help them up. At the same time, she would encourage other girls until they became filled with the same fierce energy to keep going and get ahead.

Nana Asma’u’s family had for centuries revered scholarship as a means of deepening spirituality and

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growing close to God. Indeed, the first revelation from God to His Messenger (may all the praise and blessings be upon him!) was “Read, Recite!” The Shehu encouraged his daughter, Asma, to also study as much as she desired. He encouraged her to “Read and Recite!” He had seen the sparkle in her eyes a long time ago.

When she was a young woman and noticed other women didn’t have access to the same books as she did, she wrote a poem pleading God to allow her to teach everyone what she knew of the Holy Qur’an. Her book was entitled simply “The Qur’an” and it contained the title of every single chapter of the Holy Qur’an. This way, every single person would have a part of God’s book memorized in their hearts: “The Opening, al-Fatiha, The Heifer, al-Baqarah.. The Daybreak, al-Falaq, Mankind, al-Nas” These were all of the titles of the chapters of the Book of God. She would teach it to them in their own language and also Arabic, the language of the Blessed Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). As she well knew, a hidden secret was often found in names. In Arabic, she would often be humming and remembering God, aloud and also secretly.

One day she was softly humming when she suddenly fell asleep. She felt a soft, lilting voice calling her name. When she turned her face to the right she thought she heard a whispered name, Amina.

Who was Amina.. and suddenly her heart filled with wonder. It was the mother of the Messenger of God, peace be upon him! When she awoke, she became a bit sad she could no longer hear the magical light-filled voice. She began to remember the Great Women and called out to them “Oh Khadija! Oh Ayesha! Oh Amina! Oh Haleema! Oh Asiya! Oh Maryam! Oh Fatima! Oh Rabiya! May God bless you all! Help me, Oh God, to remember and inspire other women that they also have a right to become your Friends, Wali Allah! Suddenly, her heart started warming up! A glimmer of light began to appear in her heart and when she looked down, her hands were no longer just flesh. Arabic letters, the alif, the baa, the taa, suddenly appeared on her soft brown skin! A voice inside told her that this was connected to the Qur’an she had been reciting earlier! She knew she had to continue reciting and teaching the Qur’an. She began at the beginning, and started to recite al-Fatiha.

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MASQUERADED

MOM

Part part 3

For homework, write about your favourite superhero

Hmm...who should I write about?

LATER THAT DAY

LATER THAT DAY

I could write about Superman... But he’s only a superhero on TV....

I could write about my cat and her super soft fur... but she is not human...

My homework is due in two days! I will never find a superhero to write about!

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I could write about my Niqabi aunt who dresses like a superhero! But she doesn’t have a power...

the next morning ...and she always knows when it might rain and I might need a jacket...

You forgot your jacket!

You forgot your jacket!

Wow! My mother magically braids my hair for school...

...she has healing kisses when I am hurt...

...and she has sixth sense for spices...

...and always notices when I’m down...

My mom is the superhero!

Wait a minute.

Could it be?

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The following words describing foundational beliefs and practices of Islam have been hidden in the grid below! Find all the words and then use the remaining letters to uncover a secret message of Islamic wisdom!

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Answer: Do your best and Allah (SWT) will take care of the rest!

ACTIVITY: WORD SEARCH

Word Search Puzzle

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1. Which Prophet could communicate with all the animals and the jinn? a) Suleiman (AS) b) Musa (AS) c) Ibrahim (AS) d) Isa (AS) 2. What is the name of the first wife of the Prophet (SAW)? a) Ayesha (RA) b) Khadija (RA) c) Zainab (RA) d) Safiyya (RA) 3. Who was the first person to accept Islam? a) Ali ibn abi Talib (RA) b) Khadija (RA) c) Umar ibn al-khattab (RA) d) Abubakr (RA) 4. Which Sahaba (companion of the Prophet (SAW)) was known as the sword of Allah? a) Abubakr (RA) b) Umar ibn al-khattab (RA) c) Khalid bin al-walid (RA) d) Uthman ibn affan (RA) 5. In which cave did the Prophet (SAW) first receive revelation? a) Mount Sinai b) Cave of Thawr c) Cave of Hira d) Cave of Ashaab e Kahf

6. Who were the grandsons of the prophet (SAW)?

7. Who was the first caliph of Islam? a) Ali ibn abi Talib (RA) b) Uthman ibn affan (RA) c) Umar ibn al-khattab (RA) d) Abubakr (RA) 8. Which wife of the prophet (SAW) is most well known for her detailed and accurate hadiths? a) Khadija (RA) b) Ayesha (RA) c) Hafsa (RA) d) Zaynab (RA) 9. Which prophet parted the Red Sea? a) Adam (AS) b) Yunus (AS) c) Musa (AS) d) Yusuf (AS) 10. Which prophet was trapped in a whale? a) Yusuf (AS) b) Nooh (AS) c) Isa (AS) d) Yunus (AS) 11. Who was Asiya (RA)? a) The wife of Pharaoh who ruled Egypt during the time of Musa (AS) b) The wife of the Prophet Muhammed (SAW) c) The mother of Ayesha (RA) d) The sister of Nooh (AS)

Answers: 1.. a, 2. b, 3. b, 4. c, 5. c, 6. Hassan and Hussain (RA), 7. d, 8. b, 9. c, 10. d, 11. a FEBRUARY 2021 | THE MUSLIM VOICE PETITE EDITION | 21

ACTIVITY: TRIVIA

Trivia

What does your Ramadan look like?

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We asked our readers what Ramadan looks like for them. Here’s what they sent us!

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- “That was a good time at the mall.”

- “Oh my, ma’am are you ok?” “No, I am not.”

- “Can I ask you a question?” “Sure” - “Where is your family?” “They deserted me.”

- “Oh and also why could you not buy your own house?” “They left me with no money.”

- “I change my mind, I’m not giving this money to the bank because you should have it.”

“OMG Thank you!”

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