^^^That's rubbish and should be null and void, good Yoonis! Though we all realize that Puntland is a state whose delivery was hastily attended to (among many other reasons) suit political ambitions of the old man. But it proved to be good idea to maintain regional stability and to fill the vacuum of the federal government. But for Puntland to survive as a viable political entity, initial political arrangements need rework. Some need to be scrapped. The notion that some sub-clans have default anointment for leadership is not only an insult to the intelligence but it is also recipe for mistrust. And though I doubt there is such a deal, I still sense the clannish urge. The only way to remedy (systematically any way) is to introduce the multiparty system. Where people organize not by common tribal lineage but the similarities of their political orientation. I want Islamist parties rise in the region and mullahs come out of their hiding holes. But that is, of course, a dream of my own. So the real challenge for the Cadde has been and frankly still is to speed the political transition and he is really missing the mark on that. Insiders (of course his supporters) tell me wait until October and you won’t be disappointed. Oh well October is not really far, or is it? So let's all wait, good Yoonis.

Originally posted by General Duke: ^^^ Old fart what trinity, dont get ideas into peoples heads man. There is enough trouble as it is. Take care brother.. If the Sky’s prediction holds and corrupt Faroole takes the helm, one can’t help but affirm Sophist's banter. It is LC folk’s turn, I say! only that will cut the trinity crap, Generale!

Baashe, MN iyo barafkeeda Allaa kaaga raayey.

The scapegoating has begun. It will be deadly serious. The stakes are the highest. The ultimate objective will be to break the Bush presidency. Katrina and "Who Lost New Orleans?" will be as pivotal to Bush's second term as 9/11 was to his first. Read on

ASC to you all; Intent is the mother of all deeds. It is one of three criterie that Allah uses to accept or reject acts of worship. Before I talk about the significance of intent in the life of Muslims, let me briefly mention as a passing reference to the other two decisive factors. The first is faith (Iman) in Allah, without it all deeds will be in vain. The second is adherence and conformity to the divine word of Allah and the sound tradition of his Messenger (no act of worship will be admissible without strict compliance with the Sunnah). It is the fairness of Allah, dear nomads, that He judges our work not just how we do it but also by our hidden intent. In the world of absolute justice the sheer appearance of things does not suffice. Allah has no interest in your physical appearance nor does He has any regard to your noble lineage, informs the final messenger of Allah, but He indeed looks in to what is in your hearts (your intents) and judges based on it. When asked about the criterion for the ultimate sacrifice any Muslim can possibly make (dying in Jihad), the Prophet of Allah answered as expected that the great differentiator would not be the bravery and the performance of the fighter rather it would be the aim and the intent of his urge. Even in an era when migrating to Medina and joining the prophet was quite a religious status the Messenger of Allah insisted only those who truly meant it will gain it. In other words though some may get and enjoy that status in this world simply because they traveled the long distance and left their loved ones, in the Day of Judgment what gets put on the divine scale would not be the miles cut and the agonies endured but the aim and intent that motivated them would be. It is the power of intent that could turn what naturally seems worldly activity to an act of worship. If I start the list of things that could be rewarded provided there is a good intent in them, I am sure I will run out of both space and ink. That is because every thing you do that does not contradict the teaching of this religion can be considered cibaadah as long you have the intent to please Allah. But let me shock you with few lists that some of you might’ve never thought of as an act of worship: Making love with your spouse is Cibaadah. The reason, the prophet of Allah explained, is because had one done it without the proper sanction it would’ve been counted against him and he would’ve been punished for it. But it requires the intent to recognize and appreciate that sanction. From that you can deduce that it would also be true that when you are in the hunt to find a good spouse it becomes an act of worship. You ask the reason and the logic of the prophet provides. It is also the power of intent that you could easily be rewarded from the efforts that you put in raising your children to better their lives in both worlds. This again requires having intent for it. To a lesser extent, let me take that and apply it to the forums of SOL. By now I won’t surprise you if I tell you the owner of this site could gain great rewards if he has the intent and the clear purpose to make this place a platform of khery. The nomads will as well gain great reward if they conduct themselves with prudence and show some respect to each other. Even if you try to do that with good intent but didn’t achieve it, you’re rewarded. The care and concern of Allah to his servants is so amazing. Think about this. If you have a good intent but couldn’t achieve it you will be rewarded. But if you have bad intent but couldn’t succeed in achieving it you won’t be punished for the failure of not committing that sin (I may need brother Nur’s correction here). Walaalayaal hadalka waa badiyey, laakiin let us all try to turn our daily activities in to acts of worship by having good intent and sincere aim.

The issue of reforming Islam is not a new one. It has been around for a long time. Its proponents have tried tirelessly but failed miserably to get their message to the masses, let alone celebrate the success of its sabotaging affect. The reason is very simple indeed. They lack very important ingredients for undertaking any reform (reform is the wrong word here as we talking about divine text; reclaim, as Baashi suggested, is good alternative). Following are those critical components they missed and the nature of their newly found ideas. Discounting those who deliberately decided to dwell in the darkness, I hope this could help genuinely confused souls. It is generally agreed by all Muslim jurists and commonly accepted by the Muslim masses that the divine word of Allah (Qur’an) and the sound tradition of his Messenger (Axaadiith) are sacred texts whose fundamentals can’t be altered. This, by default, is the Ijmaac of Muslim Ummah. Hence, by advocating reforming these texts and by attempting to recast their teachings these westernized Muslims have, on the outset, shown utter disregard for what the masses hold so dearly. They address issues that concern Muslim society and yet they sound outsiders. They praise Islamic values and take pride in its universality and yet they seem to have blind admiration for every thing Western. Alas, they even want and actively seek to apprehend the basic Islamic concepts and attitudes to the conformity of that of the West. From the issues ranging political systems to social structures, these so called moderates have attempted to introduce alien ideas that can hardly fit and have no place in the Islamic faith. For them, Hijaab is a primitive practice of the 8th century and a symbol of backwardness. In the disguise of women rights (ignoring women wear Hijaab by choice), they hopelessly try to defame its practice. For some, the notion of moral relativism is quite appealing. For they have sadly lost their moral moorings, they see no problem with the sexual wantons and other social ills and even want to reform Islam to tolerate it and show respect, as they claim, for the diverse sexual orientations. In the political arena, the moderates sing, once again, the popular songs of the west. The separation of the mosque and the state is the solution they prescribe for our political ills. Without considering the historicity and the political and social factors of this concept they advise Muslims to adopt merely because those who practice it seem to have better governance than that of Muslim countries. And finally they advocate the notion of free speech and take it to a different level. Mr. Rushdie is prime example of what happens when one lets his lower soul to lead. He made a living on demoting and degrading the Prophet of Allah. When the Muslim public protests in the thousands, the West shows dismay at the sheer intolerance of the wailing masses. What these ideas show is how dishonesty these reformers are. It shows how ignorant they are about the basics of Islamic jurisprudence, for instance. It is obvious these westernized moderates have been disconnected from and lost in touch with the pressing issues in the Muslim world. Thankfully the Muslim mainstream understands them for what they are. And despite NGONGE’s assertion, the Muslim mainstream has long impeached the intellectual integrity of the likes of Rushdie and does not find their writings appealing. If one thinks that the likes of Rushdie and Manji are ‘sprinkling lots of sense and wisdom’ with their articles and the Muslim mainstream is buying it, he must be reposing under the shades of delusion. That which seems to him as a lofty tree is indeed deprived from its branches. Ha ku daalin adeer. On the other hand, those who want to reclaim Islam have done so by preaching to the masses (not writing from the distance, mind you) and highlighting what the real problems are. The reason Muslims descended from their height is not because Islamic concepts and principles failed to keep pace with this ever-changing world, they point out, rather it is because Muslims has neglected their responsibility, declined to awaken their inner consciousness, and failed to regenerate their lost glory. The reform is long due. But it is not about Islam. Rather it is about Muslims. There may be snippets of undesirable and violent peeks, but in the most part the genuine Muslim scholars are doing good job at reforming Muslims. In where I live I am witnessing how these reforms are resonating with the Muslims in the west. The practice of ribaa is addressed, conservative Muslims schools are established, and questions about voting, taxes, and loyalties are probed. The Hijaab is slowly but surely coming back in practice. For NGONGE’s information, beards are growing with thickness and trousers are receding. But more importantly, the conservative and traditional Muslim teachings are coming back. In the first time in a long period, I have been able to attend Xalaqaat of diverse subjects; Abuu-macaal’s Jurisprudence, Tahawi’s Islamic Caqqiidah, and the Raxabiyah of Islamic inheritance. As gloomy as it may seem, in the Muslim world there are shoots of hope. More importantly there seems to be a proof that this religion can not be and will never be a plaything for the debased hands of the likes of Rushdie..

Originally posted by 7 0f Nine: And of course… Good Xiin who I feel like quoting in his entirety. I don’t know… but it seems some of us do really suffer from bad comprehension skills (Damn! NG is right again!)… or maybe we are just too eager to mob feisty Castro . :cool: Anyways, ha idiin macaanaato. Oo Xiin Muxuu kuu dhimay,walaal?

lol @ ma sarriir baad ka dhacday. This thread is crying for a deep cleansing indeed. And though I have always been against sanitizing vile arguments with equally filthy ones, I am tempted to throw exception here (haven’t decided quite yet). Surprised I am no by those who found amusement in the public endorsement of the sinful and wicket homosexual activities. Neither am I disappointed at those who crawl on the rear-door and cheer and clap for the debased looms of our follow gay-sympathizer. Castro, Adeer ma waalid Cadanna laga heesi mayo anna sariir kama soo dhicin. And for my objection of the word, well it seems that not only have you gotten a pass on it but tacitly encouraged by those who supposed to know better. In that case, resigned I shall remain to the bitter reality of the cyber world. Ngone's Indecisiveness

Castro, granted you’re entitled to spew your vile arguments on this forum, after all we are debating nomads and one would anticipate debased arguments to be presented and supported with great passion. I would even entertain the possibility that you may as well tolerate and refrain to ‘judge’ the sheer immorality and the wicked nature of sexual intercourse between moms and their sons or dads and their daughters as you could always argue that they are ‘two consenting adults’, and, hence, you have no business in judging them. There is a strange land for me and I decided not go. What I have issues with, however, is your celebratory mood and how you employ your vocabulary with no care at ll. Calling those reject your assertions as hounds is over the line, me thinks. Would you do us favor and halt your festivity a bit and retract that inappropriate name calling. This, mind you, could help keep the peace on this piece of net.

Though it is a misplaced priority of sort, I still take pride in this.

^^ @Viking. Lets conclude with the lamenting words of Abu Tamam. لقد جربت هذا الدهر حتى Ø£Ùاذتني التجارب والعناء إذامارئس أهل بيت ولي بدا لهم من الناس الجÙاء وما من شدة إلا ولها من بعد شدةها الرخاء يعيش المرء ما إستحي بخير ويبقي العود مابقي اللحاء Ùلا وألله ما ÙÙŠ العيش خير ولا ألدنيا إذا ذهب الحياء

Oh Lidia he (Michael) is one of the few courageous political commentators in America. I liked the guy. I had two books of his as a text for my political science class; America Besieged and Against Empire are good reads. Will come back, though, to read this article and try to make sense out of what free market has to do with natural disaster I biblical magnitude.

Very interesting. So Falxado is an IT person ! JB I am still thinking you’re feylasuuf but you never cease to surprise me, saaxiib . I am also in the business side of the IT (business application) though still very new. That is very impressive translation you did, 7 Of Nine. Didn’t know you could be that good at Somali. Wondering what JB’s gonna sound like! Ceebla adna ma ku shaqeysaa? As for the translation; I will give a try. I gotta run now; Friday is my day. P.S: I was wrong on my assumptions . Always am.

JB & Falxado; Pardon my snooping curiosity, but are you in this industry (IT) too? Or you merely are end users of it?

Originally posted by Viking: NGONGE, Remember that my comprehension skills are crap, so please bear with me Can you explain the above? Caku Viking . The gentleman whose clarification you politely seek has been leading a reform crusade and he’s hell-bent to straighten the thinking of the pseudo-mullahs of SOL. Alas, he even wants to trim their beards and lengthen their pants . He is the archbishop of the moderate Muslims, at least in SOL. Ka joog baa niri waa naga diiday. Celin weyney oo waa ka harnay. Yeelkiis . Waxaa lawariyey, Vikingow, in uu jirey nin reer miyi ahaa oo garta aad u yaqaaney oo aan looga maarmi jirin talada. Waagii danbe baa ninkii waxaa ku dhacay TB. Inkastuu intaa qufacayyo, garta loogama maarmin oo isagoo jirran baa loo yeeri jirey. Meel gees ah buu geedka ka fariisan jirey markuu dhowr eray oo qurxoon yiraahdana qufac meel shishe ka imaanaya buu raacin-jirey. Waase loogu dul-qaadan jirey, illeen lagama maarmee! Maalintii danbe baa nin aan jirrada odaga maqlin gartii geedka kasoo qeyb-galay. Sidey ahaan jirtey odogii TB-da qabey baa hadalkii qaatay. Markuu dhowr-eray yiraahdaba xoogaa qufac ah buu raaciyaa, ninkii cusbaana shiffo buu yiraahda. Dhowr-jeer Markey ‘qux-qux’ iyo ‘shiffo’ kala joogsan weydey baa nin odoyaashii kale kamidihi inta kii shiffo lahaa dhegta usoo dhaweeyey buu yiri: Adeer shiffo waa horaa lagala quustay . Hadda adeer NGONGE kama maaranno reform-kaan baas ka joogna lagala quusey ee adigu ka har .

Thanks JB. 7of 9; I am floating in the strange universe of Struts.

Count on me guys, I am in this field as well.

JB, O ye of little faith?

Originally posted by Brown: ^lool. XIIN;Oo maxaa dhacay? Awalbaan ula booc ah ugu tukubeyey, saaxiib .

Castro, War jugta waa la qarsadaa . Why r u publicly parading it's meaning saaxiib.

Ka daroo dib dhal! waaba haddaan shaah ka cabbo!

Originally posted by 7 0f Nine: Wallah, I read that and thought, 'is this man trying to have a dig at me?'. So what does that make me... a manly-woman? :eek: No and no. I was merely retracting the incomplete percentile and wholeness nullifies the 78% comment. But apparently Araweelo has managed preemptive strike on me; A spectacular one at that . So trust thee, dear Falxado, you’re as womanly as any female on this green earth can get . I am assuming, of course, that the universality of competence is not in question. Haddey so kasoo harto, ma idinla tahay a cultural warrior like me would easily dole out these mannish qualities that I so fiercely fought for? Even good Castro has to prove it before he wins respected seat in my manly circle! Ma idinkaaba war haaya. :cool:

lol@Aeronwen (Arraweelo?) and 7 of 9. How about aggressiveness and emotionally insensitive? Does it not sound mannish enough? And no dear Falxado, you are always wholly there. That was a little division deduction : 7/9 ~~.78.

Asinine statement, you said? Do I see you loose your balance and characterize my solidly seated views on this issue as asinine? Are you brandishing your newly acquired feminine sensitivities and discharging your emotions on us, saaxiib? This article is about observed and real manly attributes and qualities. The feminists are in denial and get irritated by mere mention of them. In fact they think they have the same qualities and reject any differentiation based on them. And here you go, poor Castro, arguing and dragging us in to the women’s rights and stuff! Before the topic goes out of hand, let me concede one point; not all the manliness is good, but it sure is distinctively mannish. I see no reason why our Qalanjos have issue with that. 78%, is that all you have to chip in to this heated debate or you conveniently sacrifice our Shuuci man? Waa ka haray haddaan lay maagin. Haddise lay maago;hadde ina-rag wax walba ka filo.

Salaamu Calaykum; Intaan hurday baa Shhuucigii ii dhammeeyey! Castro, you may get a thunderous cheering for singing such popular song of this century but you certainly missed the point of this debate in a big way. It goes without saying women occupy very high and respected position in any fairly structured society. In my believe system, both genders were granted universal equality before the justice of God. The roles and rights are well defined. There is no blurring of boundaries between them. Complementary relationship is encouraged and competition discouraged. Women have freedom to own and spend. As servant of God, they supposed to educate and acquaint them selves with all the available knowledge. While man’s tasks were mainly provider, defender, and leader, women, without a shame, were educators, traders, and house-makers. They had a positive attitude about the relationship with men. Both have unique qualities that can’t be eclipsed by these whining feminists. Pretense is a sign of weakness, saaxiib. It is not a weakness that women get pregnant and give to birth cute babies (and not so cute babies for that matter); indeed it is bliss from Allah; a biological role that without it humanity might have ceased to exist. And what’s so scandalous about being in the kitchen and readying hot meal to her husband, brother, or father? Granted that men are far from perfect and often fail to fulfill basic responsibilities, but the solution does not lie in merging gender territories, so to say, and slurring distinctive manly attributes, saaxiib. So as you can see, mine was mere acknowledgement of the natural order, saaxiib. Bal aan sugno inta garka laysku qabsanayo!