Asalaamu'alaykum... Lool, yeah I just read about it online, masaakeen. Man so it must be pretty hectic up there, with no traffic lights on the roads, and even more entertaining is the thought of all those places with no alarms to protect it, I can just picture all the looters loool. However it does make you think, "THE" "United States of America" can't even get their bloody electricity to run smoothly. Can't they see that nothing is in their hands. So i wonder how they will defend themselves from Allah's anger. Subxan'Allah! Just a thought...hmmm. Anyway Insha'allah hope y'all get your power back soon and that you guys are all doing OK. looool, i just realised computers are powered by electricity mr Nin-Yaaban...so i doubt anyone effect by the black out can read this until after, loool. Wasalaam

salaamz... Sisters are still in the lead by 14 points underdog... :confused: male right? if so then the brothers are on 4 Lucky... Sorry sis i've been a little busy with school, lakiin its comming soon. Take care guys. wa alaykum salaam

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loooooool runaway^virgin there's the flirty victim(a doqon one who add too much spice to it) and there's the flirty master (flirts like a good Chef ) looooooooool still cant get over it. loool, mate your a classic.

Asalaamu'alaykum... Modesty i feel ya sista. man i love that dance as well. its like the most entertaining part of the wedding i'd say. i dont know about where your from lakiin down here in kangaroo land the younger girls are getting in to it, and masha'allah i gotta give it up to them they are pretty good, so we still got hope for our buraanbur here. i think all you have to do is practise it, then when you go to a wedding you can suprise all the iislaamo with your killer buraanbur . get a couple of the girls around and just have fun trying it out. as for me, i'm a woman of action and i cant help but jump in when i go to weddings. i'm not too bad, especially for someone who who lived in australia her whole life. but i still look at some of the older women and say damn... i wish i could do it like dat. dont give up my girl, i've seen petite sisters who got game. practise makes perfect :cool: Walaykum salaam wr wb

lime :eek: very much like me, scarey lol. stpaulchick it seems we have similar personalities *LIME* You are calm, but easily stressed out. You get jealous easily, and complain over little things. You can't get stuck into one thing, but you have a capable personality for everyone to trust you and like you. Wasalaam

Asalaamu'alaykum, Subxan’allah! Islam is not about your opinion, its not about what you like and what you dislike, and lastly its not about what you desire. Its is about adhering to the will of Allah and following the quran and the Sunnah of our beloved prophet (s.a.w.). Get over yourselves seriously. Allah says, "And if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with the orphan-girls, then marry (other) women of your choice, two or three, or four but if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one or (the captive and the slaves) that your right hands possess. That is nearer to prevent you doing injustice" Yes a man doesn’t have to marry four wives, and yes there are conditions. However, polygamy is xalal in Islam and Allah has told us that, so what is xaram is saying i "hate it" and "dislike it" Are you blatantly going against the rules of Allah? That is the question you need to be asking yourself. OG_Moti...you "hate" those who have two wives? And you don’t think any man can satisfy the requirements of the conditions? Your 1st point is going against what Allah has made xalal. And your 2nd point indicates that Islam does not with stand the test of time, think about your statement kiddo, are you willing to go to the fire of hell if your "opinion" of this matter is wrong? exceptional_by_nature..."God said so my ass"??? What kind of statement is that???!! underdog...very well said. Zakariye as much as the sisters find that hard to swallow, its true. He really doesn’t need to inform you. Lakiin that’s when compassion comes in. Over all I’m not saying that all the men out there have to go and get a 2nd wife, but what I am saying is that you need to caution yourself in the manner of the discussion at hand. We can’t talk from our whims. And sisters there is a simple way to handle the situation about polygamy, Islam has allowed women to put it in her contract a condition that if he does take a 2nd wife he must inform her 1st and she can (may) ask for a divorce (if she feels she can not handle it, and that it may cause her jealousy and more fitna) but she cant say he is not allowed to. It is better for her to have subar, and seek the reward from the hereafter. Allahu Aclum… Wasalaamu’alaykum

Asalaamu'alaykum MASHA'ALLAH indeed. Jazakumallahu khayran muraad. Wasalaamu'alaykum.

Asalaamu'alaykum Jazakumallahu khayran brother Nur. Well said. I think we all need to build up our love for Allah, it seems as tho our Jeceyl is only for the dunya, and we fail to understand that altho we are allowed to love somethings, such as our family etc. we have to learn to put the love of Allah upfront. I'm still working on it myself , make dua for me insha'allah. Maybe we can try and post some idea's on how we can go about building our love for Allah :confused: ? Again jazakumallahu kharan walal. Wasalaam.

Asalaamu'alaykum, Alhamdulilah Omar's story was one with a happy ending. Masha'Allah if you guys had met him walahi you would have never thought he had a worry in the world. He was so active and masha'allah always running around like a headless chook. I miss him already. Alhamdulilah I got to meet and participate in helping the children 1st foundation and met the inspiration behind it all. a women by the name of Moira Kelly, who devoted "all" her time and energy to helping these young children, Alhamdulilah. However, what we do need is more volunteers. Walahi I'm ashamed to say that amongst the thousands of Somali people that live in Melbourne, we often find it hard to find volunteers to take shifts at either hospital, or the farm where the children are staying. There will be 4 more Somali children coming to Australia very soon and assistance from the Somali would be greatly appreciated insha'allah. Please private message me if you wish to help out insha'allah, and i'll let you know how. its not alot of work, but it is very rewarding. There is currently 1 somali boy By the name of Osman who is still here and has a very long road ahead of him, please make pleny of dua' for him. his condition is pretty serious and its gonna be awhile be4 he's going to have the all clear. Jazakumllahu khayrun Bari_Nomad for posting this up. And I hope to see more somali's helping out our people. We all need to get activily involved. wasalaam.

Asalaamu'alaykum... Subxan'Allah thats so true. The sad thing is that us muslims are following the same path. Their train of thought is becoming our norms as we speak. People are postponing marriage and so ziina is more practised subxan'allah. We need to all grow up and realise the world for what it is. we are all but travellers on this earth and so some day we shall all leave it. And what have we got to show for it? Ya'ALLAH help us to remain steedfast on your deen whilst living amoungst such fitna. Lets take a minute to reflex on this article...What is a "triditional" adult, subxan'allah, there were companions of the prophet who were sooo young yet would fight in the battles with such courage it would put us all to shame. Some were in their teens! And we are having trouble taking responsibility at the age of 24 & 25. I think the answer is that we all need to grow up a little. Who said you cant Study and have a family at the same time, with Allah's help anything can be done. So Ya'laa Start getting married people b4 ur to old lool. Underdog, great post kiddo. Wasalaam my ppl

Asalaamu'alaykum... Respect is a give and take matter. If you give it, then you know you'll get it. Simple as that. And another thing you dont demand respect, you need 2 earn it, thats why if you are good to people then they are good to you. Wasalaam.

Asalaamu'Alaykum...wr..wb Bukhari: Volume 7, Book 62, Number 1: Narrated Anas bin Malik: A group of three men came to the houses of the wives of the Prophet asking how the Prophet worshipped (Allah), and when they were informed about that, they considered their worship insufficient and said, "Where are we from the Prophet as his past and future sins have been forgiven." Then one of them said, "I will offer the prayer throughout the night forever." The other said, "I will fast throughout the year and will not break my fast." The third said, "I will keep away from the women and will not marry forever." Allah's Apostle came to them and said, "Are you the same people who said so-and-so? By Allah, I am more submissive to Allah and more afraid of Him than you; yet I fast and break my fast, I do sleep and I also marry women. So he who does not follow my tradition in religion, is not from me (SUNNAH) (not one of my followers)." W/Salaam

Asalaamu'Alaykum..wr..wb Masha'Allah. Great article. Jazaakullah Khayran S-Moja Wasalaamu'Alaykum.

Sisters...12 Brothers...2 I can already see the which of the 2 sexes is smarter, lool. Fella's do you wish to improve your status. Show some manlyness lol.

Asalaamu'Alaykum...wr..wb MASHA'ALLAH! This is one of the many proofs that Islam is not just a religon, its a way of life. It has all the answers because it was made by the one creator and who knows more about mankind then Allah, no one. that is why simple things about identity and self-respect can be found within our deen. Jazakallahu khayran sista for this inspiring piece of article. it shows us not to take the small things in our deen for granted. Wasalaamu'alaykum..wr..wb

Asalaamu'alaykum. Masha'Allah!!! Its good to see the somali elders taking the time out to get within the youth and try and deal with the problems they are facing head on rather then close their eyes in denial. subxan'allah its obvious to see that every culture has their struggles and we all need to understand that altho we applude this brother 4 his hard work and effort, there is still so much that needs to be done. we, as the next generation need to get involved with youth work considering we have pretty much been there ourselves and having been raised abroad we have a greater idea of some of the effect these western countries have on our youth. Living in australia where most of the somali's havent been here long. They only start coming down here with in the last 10yrs, and subxan'allah you can see that already we are starting to losing our youth to the "streets". The worest thing is that most of the people insist on being blind about the problem. When youth activities are organised they are looked down upon by some parents thinking its a waste of time, then when their kids find other activities on their own when they do get bored, they are often ones that lead the youth down the wrong road. Its blind to most people that we have Somali youth in juvinial dention and a few doing time in prison, and the even scary thing is that more could be heading in that direction if we dont grab hold of them. The youth is our future and we need 2 help them build a positive one. i'm not saying we should all become social workers, lakiin get down to ur local community center and see what things YOU can do, as a member of ur community you should get involved with such things. Alhamdulilah we also have positive aspects in our community, however concentrating on the problems will help us to eliminate them and give us more time to enjoy the fruites of our hard work. may Allah help us achive greatness in this world and the hereafter, and may he guide us on the right path, and strengthen our iman. Wasalaamu'alaykum

Asalaamu'Alaykum PPL... The compitition is heating up and the claws are coming out. The funny thing is it seems to be the fella's who are getting their knickers in a knot. Mr OG_Moti is that bad sportsmanship i see Keep in mind this is only a game. Sisters are currently still in the lead with 8 Points "Neanderthals" are on 2 points thanx to Mr rudy OG_Moti i'm afraid both your answers were incorrect. Traduce was already posted by one of your fellow brothers and the meaning you gave of yen (as interesting as it sounded) is incorrect. There is another meaning of yen as well, and this is the one i'm looking for. Keep in mind if u post more then 1 answer your answer will not be accepted kiddo. There are now 5 Words remaining. Wasalaam.

We have two correct answers from the sisters side so thats 4 points heading in that direction. 2 down 8 to go. Fella's looks like you guys are having a slow start. Or are the the females more brighter. Only time will tell which of the sexes will win. wasalaam ppl.

The Word Game… Here’s a little game we can play, this one will surely stimulate the brain. Can u guess it or can u not…the meaning behind the phrase at heart. Ok ok so my rhyming is a little off beat, lool. Lakiin I do have a game we can play. It’s quite educational now that I think of it. And we can also make it more competitive by giving it an edge…we’ll make it The Word Games Battle of the Sexes. The deal is this; I’ll post 10 words and you have to post the meaning of them. We’ll start easy with the rules being 1 word person to post the meaning of (I’ll also start by using easier words) and with each correct answer you will receive point’s going to your overall tally of your gender’s team. As the game progresses the rules will change, so take advantage now while its still easy and build up the points for your team. Here is the 1st lot of words: 1- Idle 2- Remnant 3- Scrounge 4- Sate 5- Traduce 6- Yen 7- Abnegate 8- Idem 9- Farce 10- Clew Remember 1 word person. And please state your gender, we wouldn’t want to give your points to the wrong team now would we. These lots of words are worth 2points each. Good luck. Wasalaamu'alaykum PPL

Asalaamu'Alaykum Wr Wb Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 87, Number 170: A man came to Allah's Apostle and said, "I saw in a dream, a cloud having shade. Butter and honey were dropping from it and I saw the people gathering it in their hands, some gathering much and some a little. And behold, there was a rope extending from the earth to the sky, and I saw that you (the Prophet) held it and went up, and then another man held it and went up and (after that) another (third) held it and went up, and then after another (fourth) man held it, but it broke and then got connected again." Abu Bakr said, "O Allah's Apostle! Let my father be sacrificed for you! Allow me to interpret this dream." The Prophet said to him, "Interpret it." Abu Bakr said, "The cloud with shade symbolizes Islam, and the butter and honey dropping from it, symbolizes the Quran, its sweetness dropping and some people learning much of the Qur'an and some a little. The rope which is extended from the sky to the earth is the Truth which you (the Prophet) are following. You follow it and Allah will raise you high with it, and then another man will follow it and will rise up with it and another person will follow it and then another man will follow it but it will break and then it will be connected for him and he will rise up with it. O Allah's Apostle! Let my father be sacrificed for you! Am I right or wrong?" The Prophet replied, "You are right in some of it and wrong in some." Abu Bakr said, "O Allah's Prophet! By Allah, you must tell me in what I was wrong." The Prophet said, "Do not swear." Wa'Alaykum Salaam Wr Wb

Asalaamu'alaykum I second that. Subxan'Allah whats this world coming to . May Allah give us strength to get thru this life. Ameen Wa alaykum salaam

another inspirational Hadith... On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Our Lord (glorified and exalted be He) descends each night to the earth's sky when there remains the final third of the night, and He says: Who is saying a prayer to Me that I may answer it? Who is asking something of Me that I may give it him? Who is asking forgiveness of Me that I may forgive him? It was related by al-Bukhari (also by Muslim, Malik, at-Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud). In a version by Muslim the Hadith ends with the words: And thus He continues till [the light of] dawn shines Wasalaamu'alaykum wr wb

Asalaamu'alaykum...wr...wb, masha'allah and jazakumullah khayrun sista Ilhaam 4 riviving this post. i dont come on somaliaonline very much and its been awhile since i last steped foot in here. alhamdulilah a pleasent suprise. subxan'allah i was reading that hadith u mention Ilhaam just a couple of nites ago, we really need 2 reflex on these hadiths. if we did i think we wouldnt sin so much . u know the miricle of islam is that it it puts fear in us, like in the hadith u mentioned, so as 2 stop us from going down the wrong path. then u get another hadith like the 1 Rahima mentioned and masha'allah that puts hope in the hearts of us. showing us how merciful and generious allah is, which makes us want 2 ask 4 forgivness and work harder in seeking his pleasure. may allah guide this ummah and make us strong followers of his deen. Ameen.

Raising Mujaahideen In the Masjid, the Imam is asking a group of young children about their ambitions. One wants to be a doctor, another a pilot, another an Alim. He notices a small, skinny boy in the corner and asks him “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The little boy shyly stands up. In a firm voice which belies his slight frame, he replies “I want to be a Mujaahid and die a Shaheed.” The sniggering of the other children is barely concealed. He runs home, where his mother dries his tears and prays that his wish is fulfilled. Many years later, he travels to the Kashmir valley with its bitter cold and merciless depth. It is a pitch black night, and he is on high alert to every sound in the dark. He struggles to slow the pounding of his heart at every screeching jackal, every mortar fired. Against his will his mind wanders to those he has left behind. Is his daughter missing him? Would he see her again? He worries about his wife’s difficult pregnancy. He remembers her laughter at his corny jokes. His mother fussing about him being too thin; his father’s admonition that his car is a death-trap. It all seems like another life. The shelling has intensified. As he fires his kalashnikov, he is crying; begging his Lord to grant him the Shahadah he has desired since childhood. The back of his jacket has turned bright red. Bowing down into sujood, he whispers “Allahu Akbar”. His soul gently leaves his body to reside in the heart of a green bird in Jannah. Four thousand miles away, a son is born to his wife. The family blink back the tears at this tiny mirror image of their son and husband. When the news reaches them of his Shahadah, they are grief-stricken, yet patient at the news. Friends and relatives are amazed at their steadfastness; how they are determined that his children will honour his memory and live up to his example. How they encourage everyone who visits them to support the Jihad with their wealth and their lives. A few years later, in the same Masjid, another Imam asks another little boy: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The little boy replies “I want to be a Mujaahid and die a Shaheed.” The sniggering of the class is barely concealed, but he doesn’t care. Instead, he thinks about the stories his mother has told him about the father whom he has never met. When these same class-mates will one-day be working in banks and comfortably enjoying the dhunia, he will travel the same journey, fight the same enemy and insha’Allah join his father as a Shaheed. How are we raising our children? Author: Unknown