Arrin fiican baad no soo jeedisey. Wadankeena inaan ilawno maaha!We have to stop talking more,and start doing more action in order to help our people, even helping in sending academic books to Somalia is a start, if you visit Somalia volunteer at the local schools...teach english, math, science, it really would make a difference. I also believe that the old people need to start giving the younger people the leadership roles,this is our time. I am very hopeful that Somalia will one day be a great place to live,inshallah!

Arrin fiican baad no soo jeedisey. Wadankeena inaan ilawno maaha!We have to stop talking more,and start doing more action in order to help our people, even helping in sending academic books to Somalia is a start, if you visit Somalia volunteer at the local schools...teach english, math, science, it really would make a difference. I also believe that the old people need to start giving the younger people the leadership roles,this is our time. I am very hopeful that Somalia will one day be a great place to live,inshallah!

Asalaamu Alaykum: I hope she wins! As far as the veil goes, I heard its sunnah,or a superagatory act(not waajib), but Allah loves those who not only do what is waajib but other acts as well. I heard that you can't take off your niqaab(veil) once you put it on, so the sister has a case.

Asalaamu Alaykum: I can definately say that the entire muslim world has been passed by in everything, both intellectually and technologically. However, so-called western freedom and democracy to me seems not so free, but their systems are working much better than muslim countries. I believe that Islam is Democracy, because it is a religion that doesn't coerce.Finally, let the oppressive regimes in the so-called muslim countries end,because it silences a part of our faith that says: when you see evil, stop it with your action, if you can't stop it with your words, and if that isn't possible feel bad in your heart. I truly believe that muslims need to wake up.

I'll comment as soon as I finish reading the whole article, probably in 3 days.

Asalaamu Alaykum: Its often amazing that the "universal beauty" flows the Europeans method of what is considered beautiful. Everyone said all I had to say,especially Caano Geel. All of Allah's creation are beautiful its just human "kiibir" thats so ugly.

Asalaamu Alaykum. Welcome back Jidaawy. Inshallah thats where I plan to live one day! I hope I'll visit there next year for the hajj, inshallah.

Amiin. Thanks for sharing that article and may Allah reward you for that, and make of us pass our worldly tests.

Um, I'm a madam first of all.AND...I want a picture of me chewing both on each side of my cheeks, and I want my passport delivered A.S.A.P, capish!

I am waiting to practice my taebo on you.

Ha haaaaaaaaaaa! I am laughing haaaaaa. um, No actually Shyhem no I'm not related to Dr.Phil, but yes I love his show, in fact I watch it every friggin day . Remember, a rule of thumb in life is:Life is how you make it, and by the way are u calling me slow...thats it lets take this outside buddy,I'm not going to be called slow...uh uh, no way...Okay, I got in to that too much. But yea, thats pretty much it.

Well...lets see...I would pick the pic. of me eating sugarcane with DRY bread because thats how we nomads like it, our cheeks stuffed.

Asalaamu Alaykum, Somalien I really sense the pain you're feeling due to this. I come from a small family, and I grew up during my years of mental development around english speaking people, I lost my somali, and when I moved to Minnesota...whenever I spoke(or tried) to speak somali my relatives would laugh at me.That used to make me so angry, and my anger worked in helping me learn my native language.I used to feel so embarrassed. However, these days my family only speaks english at home because my family say that since we live in a english speaking country we should speak the language as much as we can.I am proud to say I speak flawless somali, even though some people think I sound reer xamari, but thats somali for ya. I can read somali, but it takes me 5 mins. to read a whole sentence...so sad...so true...so I'll have to accept that...so life goes on...so nevertheless I'm still somali...so I guess I'm just semi-illiterate in somali...soooooooo I dunno...I'll just have to practice some more. I have one more embarrassing cultural thing to add: I used to not know how to make malawax(like injera but you add oil and flip it to both sides), its so sad...God I hope no one finds out :eek: ! But, the good thing is I'm practicing

I am finally a nomad , and I'm about to throw a big party with lots of ballons and of course cake. Everyone is going to do the "shambala" the traditional nomadic party were we spin and jump around like there is no tomorrow. Okayyy :mad: ...Someone stop me, I'm going wacko for my little nomad becoming membership thingy. Anyways, congrats to me, and My name is Modesty, u can find me at Islam forum most likely since I loveeeeee Islam, and I'll make sure to slap some general bull in this forum , but yea, that pretty much all the bull I have to say for now.And I will stop tying now........

Asalaamu Alaykum, If there is one life lesson I've learned during my 18 years on earth, it is without doubt to treat everyone,especially relatives good. What goes around comes around. For example, during my younger days, I wasn't the best person in treating some of my relatives good, and I think if I treated them better,I would have gotten alot from them. Another lesson in life I've learned is treat everyone like you'll need them one day, because there might come some scenario that you'll need that person to help you out. I also learned to not judge people on first impressions, you never truly know what that person is capable of. Finaly, I would say I learned to always have a back-up plan. For example if someone tells you that they call for a ride to pick you up, make sure to have a bus fare...this happened to me,good thing I had a bus card .I only could end with: if I only knew what I know now when I was younger....But the experiences were worth it. What are some of your life lessons?

tenacious_J i can't believe your the only somali from MPLS at any university because most of them live in MPLS. :rolleyes:

Asalaamu Alaykum, Muna_Muslimah222 thanks. I could relate with your experiences as you were growing up because I feel as though I definately grew more stronger to commit to Islam, with more situations I've faced in this society. I also agree that change definately starts with the individual. Even though I want to visit a muslim country, I don't think I would've been this interested in Islam if I lived in a muslim country. Simple woman, definately we can't be a hermit, we have to socialize, and keep up prayer(for me timing is a hassle). I think your iman is not low as you think because, from what you wrote I sense that you have the love of Allah in your heart, as you post in this forum, it shows that your nur is not completely extinguished.May allah guide us all.

I wonder if all the Iraqis agree to this.

Asalaamu Alaykum, What a great topic! Well, one time I was walking at campus, wearing what my family calls the "taliban look" (I was wearing abaya). As I was walking, this girl with this man comes up to me and says in a loud voice: "Why do they have to wear all those clothes, its so silly." I was about to give her the answer of why I was dressed like that, but she was walking 20 miles/hour, she was already far in front of me. Good thing I don't take that comments so seriously. I just guessed that girl was jealous of muslim girls, because we're getting more respect than her from guys and still doing everything shes doing like getting educated. Other than that, I usually get stares, but I love it; if I don't get looked at, I question if I'm dressed in proper islamic attire. When non-muslims get to know me, they like me and get used to me, as they look past the stereotypical views they have about muslim chicks. My mission is to abolish all those misconceptions. Sisters lets not forget, that we aren't ignored by guys as well, just we're approached by guys in a polite way. Every guy wheather he is a homeless, alcoholic crack-head wants a woman who is classy not trashy Also to Muslimah, way to go sister, you are truly a strong person. I know 2 girls that wear the niqaab and have been wearing it for a long time, and they say they love it,and they have. I know one is married, the other girl I don't know her very well just that she is an African American sister who reverted to Islam. May Allah make us strong muslims. Amiin.

Asalaamu Alaykum, Ameenah thanks for that article.That story is a good reminder of how we should work for our dunya, as the blessed prophet of Allah told his own daughter. The reality of the matter is we(especially in western society), even though I don't want to leave out so-called "muslim" countries are drenched in pop culture, some people practically worship them. Have you seen people crying at Micheal Jackson concerts? To be a strong muslim sister, with confidence in herself, her religion is tough. Lets not forget the saying "the higher the fruit on the tree, the higer the reward." It is extremely important to read biographies of muslim woman in history, their conducts.Well...you might say these woman lived along time ago,don't relate to us. Well, the times are different, the situations are different but the islamic approach nontheless stays the same. So I'll stress that again, that it is important that we read the history of Aisha, Fatimah, and the prophet's wives, as well as other muslim woman who were the souljah's of Allah. A woman once asked Iman(somali model) what she could do to become a model, Iman replied:Don't do it. She told the girl that once this businness has you in its grip, it will never let go. You can tell Iman is trapped in that atmosphere.

Asalamu Alaykum, Firstly, Khayr thanks for that hadith.Xafsa I also live in Minnesotaaaa, so I'll e-mail you sometimes.Ameenah, girl I know what you're saying because I am really trying to move to a muslim country for awhile. I might visit Dubai for a while this summer, after I work first.Inshallah, if any of us needs help, make your posts here, and we'll see what we can do to help eachother. Allah Bless, Modesty

Asalaamu Alaykum, As muslims, we all think we know the basics of islam, and say its simple, but yet most of us don't don't do it. One of my fav. hadiths goes like this:The definition of righteousness is when Muslim approached the messenger of allah(saw) to ask about righteousness. The prophet said consult your hear. Righteous isthat about which the soul feels tranquil, and wrongdoing is that which wavers(lingers) in the soul and moves to and from the heart even though people again and again have their legal opinion. To sum it up, righteous is about when you commit a sin, you feel bad. When you commit a good deed you feel good. Righteousness is not just praying, but one must let the prayer penetrate their hearts. Finally, summer is here, a kutbah I listened at the Friday prayer talked about the importance of praying on time. Allah loves those who pray on time. I know we all want to have fun in the sun, but let us all make sure that we don't forget Allah, and try to pray on time, for every prayer erases a sin inbetween each prayer. I wish you all luck,and enjoy the summer(well I don't know about europe nomads, if its winter still). Allah Bless, Modesty

One of my mom's and grandma's favorite sayings are: 1. Godkayga ayaa biyo iigu galeen 2.Ma anigaa walaan mise cadan ayaa laga heesayaa. 3. Ama afeef hore lahaw ama adkaysin dambe lahaw. 4. Intaadan falin ka fiirso. I personally like the first one. :rolleyes:

Asalaamu Alaykum, I just finished the semester at the Uni. 0f MN, and I am exhausted, I feel like its been a year! How many agree with me? What is everyones plans for the summer. Well, for me I want to visit somewhere, maybe London(heard it was boring), or Canada, and chill until next fall. Alright, I'll let you guys take over now.

Asalaamu Alaykum, Well... Although I'm not married, I find divorce in general, not good if there are children involved. However, if the two people don't understand eachother, they can give eachother the boot to find more compatible mates.