^^ Could you kindly tell us where our boundary with Somalia lies when it comes to language, literature, and culture as you so gleefully pointed out?:confused:

^^ Thanks for the correction.

Alle dambigeeda oo dhan ha dhaafo oo jannada haka waraabiyo. Samir iyo iimaan ehelkeeda Alle ha siiyo.

The picture is depicting a typical rural house in India or Pakistan not Sudan. The simple life is hugely desirable when you get tired of the constant stresses and worries of today’s consumerist world but such a simple life comes with its fair share of disadvantages as well. Don't you guys think this scene reeks of sexism? I mean the wife should also be lazing around, doing nothing like the guy.

^^ I am in agreement with you here.

wyre;862316 wrote: Inaad Qabiil noqoto haddaad rabto cayaal badan dhaaf aw0owe It would be good if our lifespan was long enough to enjoy presiding over our genetic clans. But what is the use of leaving a whole clan behind when you had already died and forgotten about? Your children and grandchildren may pray for you but honestly how many people remember their great grandfather?

Apophis;862314 wrote: I think if Somali companies invested in research the country would become a leader in Africa. Research into what? How to send money home more quickly?

Would you rather have loads of kids who may not become educationally and financially successful, or fewer children to give all your attention and parental love to and as a result who might become very successful? Read this interesting article. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9504062/Middle-class-couples-risking-the-family-name-with-few-kids.html

Alpha Blondy;862300 wrote: thank you my brother! i cant express in words what it means to me that you'll host me in xamar and we'll come up with amazing plans to develop our city even more inshallah! When did Xamar become your city? Waaryaa "The pearl of the Indian Ocean" dadbaa iska leh ee tuulodaad katimi ku laabo.

^^ So you are looking for my opinion about you?:cool: @Wiil, thanks for the compliment.

Qudhac;862266 wrote: Tilamook You live under sweaty arm bits of an african babbon soldiers for protection, your leaders on dogs lead for uneducated an ignorant african kaafir called mahiga.... You cannot stepp withough the international community holding your hands.. you cannot sustain youself for week withough waddling in your own excrement and eating it. And you have audacity to proclaim to the the world.... Why because of a bunch sheep were herded in a den and you chose one as the new servant of your african master.. Please let those that are free speak for you have none. When grow up and you free yourself from this. Un trusteeship and you have brains to walk on your own two kegs then somaliland will see you as an equal. But till then son dont suffocate in that arm bit that has become your liberty. That is harsh. Lets not insult each other but remind the chap that this time all the Somalilanders are busy praying for Somalia’s success and so have no time for anything else.

If he goes back to Somaliland, I don't think the government or anyone else will have any legal grounds to bring him to justice as the general amnesty which was declared after the liberation of Somaliland applies to him too. But I cannot be sure about his safety as there are just too many victims of his heinous crimes willing to take revenge.

Yunis;862158 wrote: This is not the end. he is already filling an appeal again, plus claiming bankruptcy is an option to confront and agitate his accusers. There is no fight left in him, he simply can't win and will only incure many more millions of US $ in court costs.

If the Somali children find peace and a caring country like those in the more developed nations, many of them will realise their dreams and ambitions to become world leading scholars and entrepreneurs. They are not any less intelligent than their peers.

Apophis;861277 wrote: I could quote Dawkin's 'The God Delusion'. Your comment shows us that you read only Richard Dawkin's ridiculous book and not opened a page of the Holy Quran. And yet you come into these threads with the audacity to discuss Islam!! Discussing about God and religion with you is indeed a waste of time.

I always thought the Arabic script would suite Af Soomaali better as we share a lot of sounds like x, kh, etc with the Arabs. Other major languages like the Farsi and Urdu also use the Arabic script. The adoption of this script would surely increase our literacy rate.

It can be difficult for women to join the political process in Somalia as there is no direct involvement of the masses in decision making. However, I do not understand why the women of Somaliland cannot put their political house in order and get behind women candidates for the councils, parliament, and the presidency. They should remember the fact the women control 50% of the eligible votes in the country. I hope someone starts a feminist party in Somaliland soon.

Whatever the past deeds or political ambitions of this shiekh were, it is between him and his Lord. But in this lucture, the guy spoke the truth and that is what matters.

*Blessed;860991 wrote: ^The above post is intended to expand on my previous comments for someone who has objected to my last post in private. I'm not interested in debating my faith with people who don't believe because you're not interested in my Islamic perspective and I'm not interested in yours, so there is no point in going around in circles and disrespecting each other, is there? Suuraddii caanka ahayd ee "Qul yaa ayuhal kaafiruun" u akhri.

Garnaqsi;861075 wrote: Do people take exams to qualify for this 'scholarship'? Or is it sort of like the athletes, if you know what I mean? They get a pass just like the athletes.

This is a great news but I hope those beautiful old houses in the town are spared destruction. They are what make Marka romantic.

I find this business of tribalising Somali culture and heritage distasteful. Our Somali culture and our cultural icons have no boundaries and belong to no particular group, therefore they should be respected as such. I am sure no Somali poet, playwright, artist, or an author would like his/her significance and influence reduced to a tiny region. These professionals want bigger audiences and markets and not clan villages. The entire Somali population was already insignificant compared to the home markets available to most foreign cultural icons including those from our neighbouring countries. Folks please don't bring back this thread again, it should disappear into the back pages.

I don't think Somali poems can be translated into another language. That will just ruin their beauty and meaning.

I wonder why the Swedes never consider our great poets for the Nobel Prize in Literature. They are so Euro-centric contrary to what Alfred Nobel wished. I think they once considered Nuuradin Faarax for the prize but he writes in English.

It is not funny JB. The woman is probably shell shocked from her experience of that savage attack and needs sympathy not mockery.