Originally posted by OG_Girl: As I cleared when you asked that wasn't Hibo's picture. I didn't ask if the room was Hibo's. It's just your statement This is Hibo's living room was fresh in my memory, while your latter comment in Arabic wasn't.

Originally posted by Xoogsade: 50 is too old. How are you bro btw? Kheeraan kuu rajeenaa. Well, I consider a lady at that age young, and if she maintains the ideal weight and keeps fit, even better. Mahasanid, adiguna si ka fiican baan kuu rajeenaa.

Originally posted by Animal Farm: --- but none of them are ready to mingle with anyone on here Those who live in our local cities are more deserving to be mingled with. Besides, this is a virtual world.

Originally posted by Hibo: what made you think, that I was going to tell on you if we argued or I got emotional? I may post something but that doesn't mean its my emotions... it could be that of someone else... Hibo, please reflect on what you have written. You asked: what made you think, that I was going to tell on you if we argued or I got emotional? and answered: I may post something but that doesn't mean its my emotions... it could be that of someone else... Now, supposing you have argued with someone (not me), and got emotional, you may post something, it could be that of someone else (possibly, probably me). Abaayo, cosider taking the 5th.

55 and beyond for a lady.

Originally posted by Hibo: ...she has not visited me at all.. I got that notion from a picture she has posted. It appears I got the wrong notion. I will be careful in the future, to not get such a notion, insh'Allah. Secondly, why are u bringing the two topics together?? They have nothing to do with one another... Well, I was afraid that if I email you my personal infos, you could reveal it here if we exchange heated arguments and you get emotional.

Originally posted by OG_Girl: This post of her 'you and other' quote from As a lawyer I know falls under the category of 'qathf' (character defamation or slander). Out of curiosity, is that قظ٠in Arabic? What's the complete definition in Arabic? قظ٠السمعة? Sister, I hope you're not serious. If you're, I believe it's better to resolve the issue between yourselves. There's no need for an escalation. We are all Muslims, and there are other pressing issues that deserve our energies, efforts and attentions.

Originally posted by Hibo: As for you, don't act like you don't date. You do date but you date through the fone... Hibo, from one of OG_Girl's posts, I have understood you two personally know each other, as she has visited you at least once. Now, when you say As for you, don't act like you don't date, and go on to tell in a public forum about her personal dates, I find it disturbing that you cannot be entrusted with personal infos, because apparently you get emotional too easily. In your Serious Matrimonial Section!! topic, you claimed I can guarantee you 100% confidentiality inshallah at my part. Now, don't you think there's something wrong with a picture?

أل٠مبروك

It includes my favorite qari'; Al-Minshawi. Thanks, and may Allah bless you.

Originally posted by OG_Girl: Masha-Allah since every one and each of you here became 'al-mofti, wa Aalem fe Share'at Rabi'. Sister, I do not claim to be a mufti or aleem, though I plan to do a degree in Islamic studies in the future, insh'Allah. Do you know about online Islamic universities where a degree in Islamic studies is offered (possibly for a nominal fee, or for free)?

Originally posted by Lexy: When I said "opinions"- I meant in regards with the teachings but your opinion. Elaborate in regards with the teachings but your opinion. Do you mean like; Islam teaches Muslims to pray, but I can have my opinion (pro/con) about the teaching?

Originally posted by Hibo: I believe in somali its called " Hasawe" ama "shukansi" inkastoo lately those words have been too closely identified as " gaal kind of dating" but back in the days it was wada hadal between the two interested parties.. and they usually taged along a friend, kind of a chaperon. The family knew that these two people were talking and usually marriage use to follow... Hibo, I disagree it's called "shukansi", because it doesn't differ from the " gaal kind of dating", as each one is about getting together physically. Fact of matter is, back in the days, many urban Somalis used to get involved in the " gaal kind of dating". I don't even see why we bother to use the term dating, because it's not what it's in Islam. Perhaps, we could say it's getting acquainted, in the presence of a muharam. The fact is, the most successful marriages in the Islamic world is the traditional one, the kind our grand parents (also our parents, to a degree) got tied together. And the fact is, the most unsuccessful marriages in the Islamic world is the secular one, the kind many Muslims get tied together nowadays. Personally, I don't see the practicality of getting to know intimately the person you're getting married to. For me, I can know a lot about my future spouse from my/her relatives, acquiantances, friends and etc. It suffices for me that she's modest, responsible, shy and a Muslima who practices her deen. Experience has shown, knowing intimately your future spouse doesn't guarantee success; it could contribute to its demise. In fact, once you get married to a person, and come to live with under one roof, you're going to discover a new person, you will no longer recognize the person you intimately knew.

Originally posted by Hibo: And the dating we are referring to you is not the gaal kind of dating rather the Islamic kind of dating. You have to be specific. If one kind of dating is totally different in another religion/culture, it must be properly identified. Why use dating and later go into laborious effort to explain it's not actually the usual dating, but a totally different one. What do they call the Islamic kind of dating in Somali or Arabic?

Originally posted by Hibo: You shouldn't so rude to the brotha. Hibo, point taken.

Originally posted by Warrior of Light: I am Tanzanian, Tz is home. It is usually a peaceful country was there in 97/8 when the Muslims were attacked. Been away from home for 7yrs now, last time I visited was in 2002. Businesswise they say the economy is booming. The govt has also wavered exemption on some items to let business florish. People in Tz are more tolerant to foreigners compared to any east african country. Quite useful information. I understand most people in Zanzibar are Muslims; is it safer than the mainland? In which cities and/or regions of the mainland do Muslims congregate? Asante.

Originally posted by Warrior of Light: Like the sheng the kenyans speak and the swahili ya mtaani(street swahili)spoken in Tz. I gather you have been to Tanzania. What can you tell me about its people? Are they tolerant of foreign people? I have lived in Kenya (Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi & Watamu) for 1.5 years, it was a livable country, but I didn't like the way its government functioned. There were incidents in which Muslims were killed, harassed, intimidated or discriminated against. I am sure one of those countries (hopeful Tanzania) would provide a safe environment (tolerance & business-wise) for Muslims.

It's quite useful lessons. I have been meaning to learn Kiswahili for a long time. I have plans to definitely move to an Eastern African country (Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya or Rwanda). I don't have current information (regarding business, tolerance, security and etc) about those countries, but I am trying to contact Somalis I know who live there. Do you recommend Swahili Exercises by Edward Steele? Because I checked it at Amazon, and I am sure it can be found at Ebay. The name of the author is slightly different at Amazon; Edward Steere. Marhaba (ahsante?).

Originally posted by Kreepy Kid: ... and another thing about toronto is it keeps drawing me back no matter what other part of the world I go to. Are you actually talking about the city of Toronto? Because most Somalis I know live in Etobicoke, city of York and other adjacent cities.

I have seen the link before; it included two other guys who are still on the loose. Given the number of Somalis who live in Canada, it's statiscally very low for 3 Most Wanted. My thinking is, only those involved in the consumption of alcohol and/or the use of drugs commit violent crimes.

Originally posted by Lexy: Did you bother to read the whole thing? I did. You gave priority to personal opinions over what one has been taught about Islam. There can be no personal opinions about Islamic teachings, rules, edicts and etc.

Originally posted by Lexy: I never asked for your personal opinion on this matter. In fact, you asked for a personal opinion. The proof from you first post: Brothers and sisters please do give your opinion on this matter...

Originally posted by Lexy: Or is that your opinion? So, you're asking for a personal opinion on an Islamic issue?

Originally posted by Lexy: I have always been taught never to remove any hair on your legs and arms. Do you mean by never even if it's a must to remove the hair in order to perform a surgery or operation? In that case, whoever always taught you that were wrong.

Originally posted by Goonle: english evolution What is english evolution?