I have come across this link. The following is what I found interesting: Almost all of the many different ethnic groups on the Horn of Africa trace their origins on the male side either: a. as Hamitic people back to Ham, the second son of Noah or b. as Semitic people back to Shem, the first son of Noah. The Somali people are one of several Hamitic ethnic groups in East Africa known as Cushites, descendants of the Kingdom of Cush. Their language is also one of several related languages referred to as Cushitic languages. As Hamites, they probably migrated from the Arabian Peninsula sometime earlier. One can speculate that the Kingdom of Cush was originally founded by Cush, the first son of Ham, who was the second son of Noah. According to the elders of the Beja ethnic group in Ethiopia, another Cushitic ethnic group, they do explicitly claim to be descendents of Cush, the son of Ham, the son of Noah. So, we can conclude a considerable people on the Horn of Africa are of Hamitic or Semitic origin. We know Ham and Shem were brothers. Finally, we conclude the brothers were based in the Arabian Peninsula.

Originally posted by amatillah: http://www.samiyusuf.com/home/index.htm Thanks for the link. مرحبا بك

Originally posted by HornAfrique: mistake me for an Eritrean. Now, I gather you're short.

Originally posted by M.I.L.K: IT'S OUR LAST CHANCE THAT THE OUTSIDE WORLD WILL HELP SOMLAIA AND WE ALL KNOW SOMALI CAN NOT HELP SOMALI. How can others help Somalis if they can't help themselves? I don't believe others can help Somalis without first helping themselves.

Originally posted by Good-Credit: this pic is more depressing than any pic i ever saw... You didn't search Corbis well. Search Baidoa. This is the first one of the results:

Originally posted by Good-Credit: for those who think Somalis are Arabs, did you ever think weather they consider you an arab or not? What does what the first think have to do with what the later consider? For example, Somalis think they are not of Negroid descent, but Westerners consider so. The other thing, there's not such a thing as absoluteness when it comes to what people think or consider. There's at least one Arab who considers Somalis to be non-Arab. Originally posted by HornAfrique: Has it ever occured to people that we and our neighboring kins, the Oromos, Ethiopians, and Eritreans, are a race of our own? Neither Arab nor Caucasian nor Negroid, but a Horn-of-Africoid? What about the theory (scientific fact?) of humanity originating from the Negroid race? Out of anything I believe the majority of Afro-Asiatic speaking Horn of Africans are direct descendents of the ancient Egyptians. There are some stories about the Abbysinnians originating from Yemen. nor "Black" (who wants to be labeled a color anyways?) What about being labeled as Negroid?

Originally posted by M.I.L.K: THIS GOVERNEMNT OF OUR'S MUST WORK BECAUSE IT'S OUR LAST CHANCE There's no such a thing as OUR LAST CHANCE. Who says or determines it? There's a high chance this government might not work for whatever reason. When that happens, people will move on and try another one. Yeah.

Originally posted by Cawo: Horta heedhe Somalidu maxay u kala soocdaa Engagement and Marriage? If you’re engaged you are Islamically Married I believe you got a mixup. Somalis have nikaax and aroos. Nikaax (plus qaddo) is the real thing, while aroos is superficiality which doesn't has to happen. Engagement isn't nikaax. The Somali engagement is more like faataxeen, which is nothing more than a promise.

Originally posted by Sky: but i think we are cushitic people Who are the Cushitic people? Where did they originate from? Are the Cushitic people of Negroid descent (at least partially)? The term Cushite is primarily a linguistic designation, the standard way of referencing people groups, with an ethno-linguistic designation. Languages have a much more stable and traceable identity and heritage than cultural groups. The Cushite peoples are thus those who speak languages of the Cushite cluster in the Afro-Asiatic family. Thus these cultural groups may be of diverse physical/racial types and exhibit a variety of physical cultures.

Originally posted by Classique: make it $100,000. Ok, make it so.

Originally posted by wind.talker: I am Somali therefore I am African. No question about that. But, the $64,000 question is: Are you of Negroid descent?

Originally posted by HornAfrique: I couldn't believe Why not? Because of the looks? Because only a Somali-looking person can learn af-Somali? My appearance and af-Somali mismatch, the first incredulous question I am asked when I meet Somalis is: "Soomaali maa tahay?." Any language can be mastered by anyone.

Originally posted by Farxan: Somalis are ofcourse africans,why would one doubt that The doubt concerns whether they're of African (Negroid) descent, not whether they're from the African continent. It's not that others doubt it, it's the very Somalis who deny they're of Negroid descent. if one learns arabic,automatically makes an Arab,this is impossible There's a hadith that makes it possible.

Originally posted by Viking: Did you know that pregnancy is known as ur-guus in Orominya? Interesting. I just googled "Oromo+dictionary", and come across this interesting link. Some similarities: ilmoo offspring farda horse gaala camel Waaqayyo God shan five siree bed doonii ship magaalaa town, city daqiiqaa minute booru tomorrow buna coffee simbirroo bird dhiiga blood lafee bone jilba knee baadiyyaa rural arraba tongue ilkaan tooth

Originally posted by Baashi: come out and say it out loud. The German who learns Arabic in Berlin is an Arab, not per se!

Originally posted by Modesty: I want to ask, is anyone here on a special diet, that is working? I'm trying a low carb, soup diet, has anyone tried that before? Jumping on the wagon to try anything that might work isn't a smart idea or move. Some decades down the road, studies could conclude serious risks associated with low carb diet. Use common sense. Dangers of Low Carb Diet High-protein, low-carb diets advocate consuming more protein-rich foods such as eggs, meat, fish and cheese and less carbohydrate-rich foods like bread, potatoes and pasta. The reasoning behind these diets is that too many carbohydrates cause the body to overproduce insulin, leading to weigh gain. Insulin transports sugar from the bloodstream and stores it in muscle and liver cells as backup energy. When these stores get full, insulin stores sugar as fat. Another theory is that eating carbohydrates throughout the day causes a constant release of insulin, making cells less receptive to the effects of it, leading to insulin resistance. This means that glucose cannot be transported to muscle and liver cells, causing it to be stored as fat. Flaws in Low Carb Diet Theory The problem with these theories is that insulin only turns carbohydrates into fat if you consume more calories than your body needs. Also, obesity causes insulin resistance, not carbohydrates. Following this type of diet means that your body will also be lacking fibre and antioxidants. A diet too high in protein can also adversely affect your bone strength and place strain on your kidneys. Low Carb Diet & Ketosis Ketosis is another possible side-effect of following this diet. If your carbohydrate intake is so low that the glucose needs of your brain are not met, your body will burn fat incompletely to produce a substance called ketone, which is a substitute brain fuel. This may cause light-headedness, nausea and bad breath. Balanced Diet is Best for Weight Loss So why do people who swear by these diets look so good? Probably because they consume fewer calories than people who follow other diets. Protein curbs hunger better than carbohydrates or fat. It is obvious, though, that this is not a long-term solution. Nutritionists still recommend that 50 per cent of your diet should come from carbohydrates. Cut out pastries and sugary foods, but include vegetables, seeds, nuts, oats, pulses and wholewheat bread, rice and cereal in your diet. These have a low glycaemic index (GI), meaning that they are slow-releasing carbohydrates. Also opt for monounsaturated fats like olive oil. Source

Originally posted by Baashi: I argued that there is some sort of blood mixing through trade between the two races and since we share geographical proximity my innovative blood fussion theory is probable one, I thought. I knew you were talking from a fussion point of view. Since many arguments about the subject revolve around that point, I concluded it was useless expanding or heating it up.

Originally posted by Baashi: Hang on Haddad...so being Arab is not confined to the ethnic arabs or arab nations but is like an idea just being an American is an idea. Just like the "nuetralized" Americans go through the process of "Americanization" so is being Arab means going througth similar legal and indoctrination processes! "Arabization" if I may call it, if you are Muslim who speaks Arabic then you ara an Arab!! Did I get it right Haddad. If yes, by logical extention a German who becomes Muslim and learns speaking arabic is also an arab! Very interesting view. You're still clinging to the first definition: a. A member of a Semitic people inhabiting Arabia, whose language and Islamic religion spread widely throughout the Middle East and northern Africa from the seventh century. You chose to ignore the second definition: b. A member of an Arabic-speaking people. What's more, the German need not become a Muslim to be Arab. Of course, you just need to juggle your memory. The following 2 pictures (hint: Maronite, Druze) could help:

Originally posted by Baashi: How about Somalis who have learned arabic in School, are they arabs too? Even Saudis, Kuwaitis (and etc) learn Arabic. Any language is learned; it's not born with. What about Ethiopians or Kenyans for that matter who speak arabic? The hadith you know about it says so.

Originally posted by HALIMA ABDUL: i was just wondering are somalis arab or african Definitions: African a. A native or inhabitant of Africa. b. A person of African descent. Arab a. A member of a Semitic people inhabiting Arabia, whose language and Islamic religion spread widely throughout the Middle East and northern Africa from the seventh century. b. A member of an Arabic-speaking people. Cushitic A branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family spoken in Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and northern Kenya and including Beja, Oromo, and Somali. Somali a. A member of a Muslim people of Somalia and adjacent parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti. b. The Cushitic language of the Somali and an official language of Somalia Conclusion: a. Somalis are Africans. b. Somalis who speak Arabic are Arabs.

Originally posted by Modesty: I see What you see isn't what others see. I don't see Somali women are generally fat, especially when compared to other ethnicities (like African-Americans). Personally, I prefer medium-built, wouldn't mind moderate fat, but can't imagine marrying a skinny woman. It all depends on the individual. Bear in mind, the culture of your host country abhors being fat; it must have influenced you.

Originally posted by Ducaqabe: Anne Coulter in the 'National Review', suggested: "We should invade their (Muslim) countries, kill their leaders and convert them." Anne Coulter is naïve and misguided. Secular Muslim leaders/governments represent the backbone of the West regarding what the West can do to Muslims. Should the West heed Coulter's suggestion and kill current Muslim leaders, it will be the best thing that happened to Muslims in this era. On the contrary, it will not lead to conversions; it will lead to a full-scale jihad, and the outcome in less than a decade will be the downfall of the Western empire and the rise of the Islamic empire. Let's be realistic; the US cannot even contain the Iraqi insurgents, despite its greatness and the generous help it enjoys from secular Muslim leaders/governments. You remove secular Muslim leaders/governments from the equation, Muslims will be grateful for that.

Unfortunately, Somalis can do not much about it. The US has a virtual monopoly of violating the airspace of weak countries.

Originally posted by Rahima: Haddad-jazaakum Allahu Khayran walaal. You're welcome. Originally posted by Sky: you should tell the lady; higher resolution, less memory. Not necessarily, not by much or there are ways around. For example: This 480x360 picture by Rahima weighs 57.54 KB, while this 640x480 picture weighs 75.62 KB. Besides, digital camera sticks (128, 256, 512MB) doesn't cost much, or the pictures can be stored in a single CD. I know there are some limitations while one is in Somalia, but my point is the pictures could be better.

Originally posted by Abwaan: Kolleyba anigu intii awoodeyda ah waxaan isku dayeyaa inaan farriintan u sii gudbiyo Soomaalida aan nasiibka u yeelan inay akhristaan Insha Allaah. That's the spirit!