May they rest in peace, amen. It's high time Somalis should organize themselves. Somalia isn't safe, and appears it would continue to remain so for years to come. It's time Somalis should explore/discover countries where there's a significant number of Muslims, where there's an opportunity for business and employment, where they can raise their children in an Islamic society and where there's the possibilty to integrate themselves with the brothers & sisters of those countries. It doesn't take much effort; it just requires sending scouts who're good and able observants. There are many such countries, and I believe there are at least a few that meet the criteria.

Originally posted by Salaxuddiin: isn't the first picture a wedding? I don't think so. It appears more like a cultural exhibition, an exhibition showing how traditional Somali girls/women dress. What are the chances 4 girls would wear the same kind of garment, with same style in a wedding? I doubt the picture was taken in Somalia. Notice they aren't skinny enough. Notice their complexion isn't dark enough. Notice the Westernized aria emanating from their expressions (only the second from left is showing a sign of shyness).

I like the second image, where the women are appropriately dressed. I don't like how the girls in the first image are dressed.

Originally posted by P_508: These pictures are done using Photoshop software.. Arabs especially desert Arabs please stop deceiving people …. These pictures are manipulation of a cyber artist, or what they call Graphic designer…. But these are really done by a good graphic artist, he or she made it almost look like the real deal.. Good job.. Not necessarily, and even if true, there could be what are similar to those images in Saudi Arabia. For instance, there's Al Nakeel Beach Club, in Jeddah: There's this green scenary in South of Jeddah: I can look for more images, if you want more proof. The bottom line, Saudi Arabia is a modern country where everything modern (in terms of technology) in the West could be found.

Originally posted by Rihana: Is there such thing as Emotionally unattached relationships? No, a relationship is essentially based on emotion(s). If there is no emotion(s), it ceases to be a relationship. Do you think a woman is capable of being Emotionally unattached when is comes to relationships? No. A woman is normally more emotional than a man.

Originally posted by ADNAAN: Amethyst The ex-Borg was Amethyst? I was wondering about where Amethyst has gone to. I am finding this name changing option inefficient.

Originally posted by shyhem: Are you a nerd by any chance???????? Do you think being a nerd is funny or easy? Nerds are part of every society. Dictionary has two definitions for nerd: 1. A foolish, inept, or unattractive person. 2. A person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific or technical pursuits but is felt to be socially inept. For definition #1, nerds might appear foolish, but are smarter than the average person; they know more. Some nerds might be inept, but that's due to the fact they engage in less social activities. And some nerds might be unattractive, but who needs to be attractive if social activities aren't a big part of your life? Definition #2 is what defines most nerds today, although they engage in moderate social activities. Many scientists and researchers are somewhat nerds. If you see them attractive (better grooming & dress), it's because the institutions they work for enforce dress and grooming codes. Nerds are vital and critical members of modern society; without them, not much scientific & technological advances could have been achieved. P.S. There's a Nerd Liberation Movement; I would be careful to make funny remarks in front of nerds.

Originally posted by FyrKanten: Students Form a "Human Chain" around Nuclear Facilities in Esfahan The warheads are being developed & constructed at undisclosed locations. The Isfahan facilty is actually meant for electricity. The US will not bomb it.

Originally posted by Shirwac: 1)I pay myself 35% of my monthly income and never use it. 2) I don't eat out at all. (I cook for my dates how romantic) ....let's hear yours 1) I pay myself enough of my monthly income and I use some of it. 2) I eat out sometimes, mostly at Middle Eastern restaurants. (Dating doesn't exist in my dictionary).

I believe being consistent is important. Consistency is an important factor in work, education, marriage and every aspect of life. Being consistent is about paying attention with care and positive attitude. It's a habit one can develop. Its opposite is carelessness, which is a risky factor. Carelessness coupled wit laziness can lead to a life of devoid, boredom & self-destruction. I strive to be consistent, and try to be so to the best of my efforts. :cool:

Originally posted by Warrior of Light: LESSON One thing I remember about the little Swahili I learnt when I was in Kenya is, before people enter a house, they say Hodi. I remember it, because Somalis similarly say Hoodi.

Originally posted by 7 0f Nine: ...thats exactly the window I'm talking about... how do I get to it? Where is it located? Try to locate this: and just type firefox.exe -p or firefox.exe -profilemanager in the place of msconfig, and click OK.

Originally posted by 7 0f Nine: Is there someway/option that lets me switch/create different profiles in firefox? Yes, once you launch the profile manager, there are such options. A demonstration:

Before you do this, make sure you close Firefox (File->Quit). Click Start, then Run, and type: firefox.exe -p. If this fails, use the Search (seach all folders) utility of Windows, and search for bookmarks.html. Edit: If firefox.exe -p doesn't work, firefox.exe -profilemanager should.

Originally posted by OG_Girl: I'm waitting my Fellow Shia. To explain our beleifs. Sister, I am confused :confused: ; I have understood from you that you got a degree in Islamic studies. I have also understood part of what you have studied relates to Shia beliefs. Why do you have to wait for your Fellow Shia? Don't you feel confident about what you have studied?

Originally posted by Warrior of Light: Not everything that glitters is gold. How do you say that in Swahili? Thank you.

Originally posted by Hibo: she is all natural walaalkiis.........she had no chemical or surgical corrections at all........... Hibo, that's hard to believe. From a preliminary search, I found, once her implants drifted so far apart, she underwent a surgery to fix it. It's not nanotech science to deduce someone at that age, with that appearance, has had some corrections to appear so. Someone before said; nothing is what seems. And there's an Arabic proverb that goes like; not everything that shines is silver (gold?).

Originally posted by OG_Girl: I am not a particular fan of the math-loom(Victim) mentality of most Shias. They act like the whole world is against them, and they choose a reserved, defeated attitude. Sister, I am curious about this mentality; could you elaborate further? I have read about Shias lying in order to survive; I am not sure if this relates to that mentality. I have a question: Do Shias believe in fatalism as Hindus?

If my memory serves me right, Abdul Bassit has visited Somalia. Those are seven benevolent & impressive reasons. Allah yajzii the poster bountiful kheyr.

Originally posted by Hibo: Look at Tine Turner..she is 63 and still looks fabulous... I don't think Turner is a good example, because she's not natural; she's someone who was surgically & chemically fitted. Anyone who can afford like Turner, can be made to look young. There's a program named Extreme Makeover, in which some tens $thousands are spent on people with certain physical appearance, to transform them into attractive and young-looking people. Of course, in addition to what it costs, it has negative side effects.

Some clear and nice images. So, who's Mobb_Deep in the image; the one with the glasses, or the one with the koofiyadda ugaarsiga? I think he's the latter. Can't be the one with the macawis.

Those figures are alluring. I am tempted to setup a committee exploring the viability of this seemingly promising business.

If you want peace of mind, get rid of the car, use the public transportation, and get a bike to ride it in summertime.

Originally posted by ukthi muslimah: ...thanks haddad you explained it more clearly. You're welcome, sister. Originally posted by Animal Farm: Who are we kidding, we’re all in relationships or have been in the past... Not all have led or lead the same kind of lifestyle. And not all who have led or lead the same kind of lifestyle have been in relationships. Some simply are averse to or have no stomach for relationships. Even some of the locals are averse to such relationships. I don't know, maybe they're not genetically predisposed for such relationships. Personally, I am averse to many aspects of the Western culture, like going to discos, night clubs, partying, dating, being in premarital relationship and etc. This doesn't necessarily has to do with religion. Many people in the West do not drink wine, eat pork, frequent discos or nightclubs, date, or have ever been in a relationship.

Originally posted by Animal Farm: Eventually a marriage from a prior relationship will be more successful than say an arranged marriage I would say an arranged marriage is more successful than one with a prior relationship. I don't know what could be helpful about a prior relationship, since experiece shows even after years of a prior relationship, people discover someone totally different than the one they knew when they come under one roof. Marriage is totally different than a relationship. In the latter, there's no commitment and you live with an actor/actress. In the first, there will be no movies to act in, there are legal papers, there are responsibilities, there are sacrifices to be made, there are understandings to be made, there are misunderstandings to be clarified, and etc. In any case, two people who marry are two strangers. In arranged marriages, the two strangers will be enthusiastic, making new discoveries about each other, having better and more patience for each other, and thus having better chance for success. In marriages with a prior relationship, the two strangers will be less enthusiastic, discovering new shocks about each other, having little patience for each other, and thus a recipe for failure.