I have read this report at the time it was released. What happened to Al-Hajj is appalling.

Originally posted by wind.talker: P.S. How significant is the exception to the rule? Probably +-1%. Nowadays, their numbers could go upto millions, since humanity number in several billions. Let's take an example of China; there are at least 10 millions Chinese (like Somalia's population) who had an amputation (at least a finger or a breast). Also, the US; there are at least 10 millions Americans (like Somalia's population) who suffer from hearing impairment. Just a few of many exceptions.

I like the anti-establishment Ahmadinejad. Hopefully, Iran will officialy become a nuclear power during his administration.

Originally posted by OG_Girl: ...making Islam look bad. So, you're implying Islam is like a commercial product whose image can be made to look bad, through various means (including the manipulation of the media)? If so, your implication is wrong. Islam isn't like a commercial product, it's not a human product, it's above being made to look bad.

Originally posted by wind.talker: Only a non-Somali would believe that all of Somalia is a failed state. The inclusion of the term all makes your above statement weak. all coupled with believe implies a strong knowledge of everything pertaining to Somalia's security. Also, there has to be at least one Somali who believes that all of Somalia is a failed state, because there's always an exception. The other thing, believing all of Somalia is a failed state has nothing to do with being a-or-non Somali.

Originally posted by Hibo: First talk and do something about the area in which u livein, then come back for the distant home. So, you're saying charity begins at your host country, not home? Interesting.

Originally posted by Ex-Commando: Yep, to ensure the softies boys score effortlessly they removed the rough component. So, you're saying compensation is in order for the Pistons, 'cause they adhered to the fixing?

Originally posted by Ex-Commando: Foreign/white players just don’t perform under pressure. Tim Duncan, a semi-white & foreigner, had 25 points, the highest. Manu Ginobili, a white & foreigner, had 23 points, the second highest.

The operative word is: can. If you can, don't hesitate. If you can't, fast a day, two days/week or as much as you can.

Originally posted by ofleh: I can't stand Tim Duncan though. 'Cause he has aged, plus he doesn't smile or show enough emotion? Duncan is a hardworking no-nonsense player. What I like about him: consistency.

Originally posted by ofleh: The Wallaces are gonna take care of bidness tonight!! You mean they're gonna wallacize (a verb invented during last year) the Spurs?

Originally posted by Baashi: How come some finals r only four games Only few are, most are six or more. The reason is, if all finish in 7, it would become very apparent. Bear in mind, this industry is about making money; the more games are played, the more profits are made. What's the value of a championship? Not much; a line or two in records. In this final game, I think the Spurs will lead by double digits throughout the game. A couple or more Pistons ejections have to be expected.

Originally posted by ofleh: I'm just really passing time till the Pistons whoop San Antonio tonight. You're very optimistic about the Piston's chance at the championship. I thought it was very clear these are fixed games meant to make the maximum profits. The fact is, the Spurs is the better team, and could have wrapped up the series long ago, if they wanted to. The other fact, distractions are affecting the Pistons.

Originally posted by SomericaN: I don't want to waste time learning stuff i already know by heart. Sometimes you learn it as a reminder. Plus, there are others unlike you, who don't know about it.

Originally posted by SomericaN: And what is u'r point? The point is very clear: To believe in God is the best option.

Originally posted by ofleh: Eventually, Islam will win and they'll join but not before a lot of inner and outer struggle. Even when Somalia was part of the Islamic khilafah, it had its own sultanate. The same goes with most (if not every) part of the Islamic world. Within the khilafah, there were always dynasties, emirates, kingdoms, sultanates and etc. Somewhat, the khilafah resembled federalism. Of black Africa, the Western part has shined most, like Timbuktu.

Originally posted by xiinfaniin: summarize Let me followup your summary with my own: 1. The author of this topic was irritated by the manner in which an esteemed brother in the Islamic section debated with a non-Muslim (Christian). 2. The author develops the notion of the existence of Many so-called muslim apologists, who like the said brother, habitually attack the creeds of other religons. 3. When asked to produce through online search the works of the Many so-called muslim apologists, the author suggests to search the catalogues of the online libraries of islamic universities. Since there are so Many so-called muslim apologists, his suggestion made little sense, for those affected by the attack would have provided sufficient counterargument online materials. 4. When pressed hard, the author names two works found at libraries in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. He also names the works of Ibn Taymiyyah & Ibn Qayyim, although those prominent Islamic figures are no longer active so-called muslim apologists. 5. The author fails to leave inquiring minds to make their own opinion and understanding about the works of the Many so-called muslim apologists, by already making it (laughable, bloated, fallacious, hollow) for them. The impression that what others find in those works will necessarily mimic his own is, illogical.

Originally posted by Ducaqabe: Would Xaliimos marry Somali Bantu (mushunguli, jareer) instead of non-Somalis? Personally, if I have a daughter, and a Somali Bantu proposes her, as long as he's a practicing Muslim, I would bless them, insh'Allah. As for me, I wouldn't at all mind marrying a Somali Bantu lady. My criterium is being a practicing Muslim. What good is beauty, height, nasab, wealth and etc, without faith in Islam?

Originally posted by NGONGE: ...‘hallow’... Correction; the term in question is hollow.

Originally posted by NGONGE: Care to challenge it? Why?

Originally posted by dawoco: Well have you? Not everyone who has undergone through what you have described would want to share it. The bottom line, humans cannot predict.

Originally posted by dawoco: ...because you haven’t been mentally affected by the war. Prediction?

Originally posted by Mutakallim: ...shall tell you... According to your personal understanding? What if the understanding of the many about Ibn Taymiyyah and his works is different from yours? For those who aren't familiar with Ibn Taymiyyah and his works, you have already decided for them that his is hollow; what's the logic of going into details about shall tell you? Logic dictates hollow should be sufficient.

Originally posted by rudy: well me thinks at least hes getting his case heard!!! What good is that? just imagine if he would have ended up in one of those so called moslem countries!! they would have smoked him along time ago!! What do you mean by have smoked him? What about the tens thousands Somali refugees who live in Yemen?

The man wasted 6 years (since 1999) for nothing. Worst yet, he's too old (+30) to commit suicide. A smart tactic? Of all the places, he couldn't think of any other one?