I think its the case of take them as the come and be carefull not to generelise and sterotype ppl. I like chilin with my somali ppl very much, but i also have very good friends that are niether somali no muslim. I think you must make the effort to cross paths with the people that u live with, if not for your sake perhaps for the sake of allah, rember we are suppose to be examples to mankind your a somali and so you should enjoy chilin with ur ppl. But also rember that your a muslim and that your human just like the people with which u share ur streets and class room.

Wlcm G & W i must say thats a quality time you picked and a top draw manager. Am sure it would give my time a game anyday

Peace, Democracy opening up to world trade, modernisation ------------------------------------------------------------------- BP pipeline will displace thousands, says Amnesty By Kim Sengupta 20 May 2003 A£2.9bn oil and gas pipeline project from the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean, due to be constructed by a BP-led consortium, will infringe the human rights of thousands of people and cause environmental damage, according to an Amnesty International report published today. Amnesty is urging the British Government to reject BP's application for taxpayers' money, in the form of export credit guarantees, for the 1,100 miles of pipeline. The study accuses the consortium of concluding an unprecedented agreement with the Turkish government which, it claims, will in effect strip local people and workers of their civil rights. The pipeline, from the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, through Georgia, to the Turkish port of Ceyhan, is one of the most ambitious projects of its kind and has been seen as a crucial gambit in a 21st-century equivalent of the Great Game. The scheme will allow vast supplies of oil and gas to flow in separate pipes from former Soviet central Asia to the Mediterranean without having to pass through Russian or Iranian territory. The Amnesty report, Human Rights on the Line, maintains that BP's agreement with the Turkish government will lead to 30,000 villagers being forced to give up their land rights; inadequate health and safety precautions for local residents and workers; protesters against the pipeline facing state oppression; and a series of threats to the environment. Under the Host Government Agreement, Turkey has agreed to pay the BP consortium compensation if the construction operation is disrupted. It also guarantees that the companies will be protected from consequences of any changes in national or international legislation. The Turkish government has initiated statutory permanent purchases of land through which the pipes will be laid. About 30,000 villagers in eastern and central Turkey are due to be moved from their land. The Host Government Agreement allows BP free access to water for its "hydrostatic testing" and other uses. Amnesty's report points out that there is no governmental and legal supervision of this, and the process is open to environmental abuse. The Baku-Ceyhan campaign, a pressure group lobbying against the project, claims the pipeline will be in danger from earthquakes. One of the most serious faultlines in Turkey runs directly from the region of Sivas to Erzurum, the intended route of the pipeline. The group also maintains that fishing communities near the route of the pipes, such as Yumurtalik, risk having their livelihood destroyed by the traffic of supertankers and pollution from terminals. Chris Marsden, chairman of Amnesty International's business group, said: "The legal agreements signed by the Turkish government and the pipeline consortium effectively creates a 'rights-free corridor' for the pipeline, disregarding the human rights of thousands of people in the region." A spokesman for BP said: "We have tried to reach the highest international standards possible in signing this agreement. This would not have been necessary in Western Europe or North America, but we have had to do this here because of the lack of that kind of legal framework. "We have paid the compensation necessary to those whose land will be affected by the construction, and, following discussions with local communities, we do not believe there will be environmental damage." ----------------------------------------------------------

Salaam Iraqis rally for 'Islamic unity' BAGHDAD: Thousands of Shi'ite Muslims yesterday staged the largest-ever protest against the American post-war presence in Iraq, to demand the formation of a representative government. The crowd, which swelled at one point to 10,000, chanted "No Shi'ites and no Sunnis - just Islamic unity". Demonstrators sang religious songs, and carried banners, including one that said "No to the foreign administration". "What we are calling for is an interim government that represents all segments of Iraqi society," said Ali Salman, an activist. Small groups of US infantrymen, including snipers deployed on nearby rooftops, watched the rally but did not intervene. Several dozen organisers armed with AK-47 assault rifles patrolled the area. The US-led Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance (Orha) said it didn't mind such demonstrations but expressed confidence that a majority of Iraqis welcomed the new authorities. Also yesterday, Shi'ite Muslims celebrated openly for the first time in decades the birthday of Prophet Mohammed. Meanwhile, an Orha official said that around 10,000 Iraqi policemen, about half the country's police force, are back at work. Unesco said yesterday only hundreds of items were stolen from the Iraqi National Museum in Baghdad during the US-led war in Iraq rather than the tens of thousands first thought. US-led coalition officials downplayed a row with political groups over Iraq's future government. Plans to form a government in Iraq were still on track, they insisted after criticism that Iraq's top US overseer Paul Bremer had backed away from an earlier US timeline on the issue. "We want to have an Iraqi voice in everything we do here but it would be wrong to do that precipitously," said an Orha source. Officials from Iraqi groups that met Bremer have said that he back peddled on what they said were earlier pledges to give them a lead role in forming a new interim government in the next few weeks

lol I dont no north, perhaps i should stop while am ahead.

Thats a great poem sis keem them coming

your wlcmed sis

Thx for the remider Muna_M jazzaka allaah khair

Salam Calayakum Fellow Nomads Firstly well done brothers and sisters for remaning respectfull of each others contributions to the debate, it seems that quite alot of us do not really Know the exact Islamic ruling on this matter even if we have strong inclinations to belive the practise to be Haram. I personally thought that there where no if's, or but's regarding this practise it seemed a pretty staright foward disgusting HARAM act. But clearly the issue has perhaps become some what grey in recent times with the demise of our strong ties to our traditional Culture and Knowledge of Islam. But I think The Above Article from LST (Inshallah) should make thinks crystal clear for all of us. jazzaka allaah khair

When it comes to monotheism in the Quran, God does not say `I am One because I say so.` The Quran continually challenges the reader to think, ponder, and understand .. Do not misquote the Quran! 5/14/2003 - Religious Political - Article Ref: By: Hesham Hassaballa Iviews* - I recently gave a sermon at Friday prayer during which I recounted the pivotal Battle of the Trench, in which the Muslims defeated an army 10,000 strong that tried to destroy Medina and wipe out the nascent Islamic community. A very important part of this story is the conduct of Bani Quraiza, a tribe living within the city limits of Medina at the time. The Prophet Muhammad signed a non-aggression/alliance pact with this tribe, and he sent a delegation to uphold this treaty once the army was at hand. Bani Quraiza confirmed to the Prophet that they will be faithful to the treaty and guard the rear of Medina from attack. They later reneged on the treaty and calluded with the Pagans to attack from the rear. Thank God, the plan fell through, and the Muslims were saved from certain destruction. After the Pagan army withdrew in bitterness, the Prophet attacked Bani Quraiza--because they broke the non-aggression treaty--and 700 of their men were killed. Here comes the sensitive part: Bani Quraiza was a Jewish tribe. Every time I mentioned this during the sermon, I said immediately afterwards, "This is not an indictment against all Jews." I truly meant it, and I was not being "politically correct." After the sermon, one congregant came up to me and told me that I should not be "politically correct." In his view the Jews were "cursed," in the Quran. His statement perplexed me, and I totally disagreed with him, although, any observer could have easily thought otherwise. I just did not want to argue with him, in the mosque, right then and there. Yet, the exchange was telling, indeed. It made me think long and hard about from where such a notion has crept into the minds of some Muslims. The fact that only one congregant mentioned this to me says that this view is not widespread amongst Muslims, thankfully, despite what some pundits may say. The conflict in the Holy Land has placed a burdensome strain on Jewish-Muslim relations and such a tension is even palpable right here in the United States. I lament this tension deeply. Nevertheless, the conflict in the Middle East should never cause any Muslim to put words into God's mouth. The Quran is an amazingly sophisticated document. When it comes to monotheism in the Quran, God does not say "I am One because I say so." The Quran continually challenges the reader to think, ponder, and understand why there can only be One God. Although God is well within His right to say, "Because I say so," He does not, and this makes the Quran even more powerful and convincing. This same sophistication is evident in how the Quran treats Jews. The Jewish tribes of Yathrib, where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) migrated after being expelled from Mecca, instantly rejected the Prophet's message. One would think that the Quran then would be full of verses attacking Jews and their faith. Some Muslims, and many non-Muslims, believe this to be true. It is not. Some verses call on the People of the Book, as Jews and Christians are called, to believe in the message of Muhammad (2:41, 5:19). Quite a few verses recount many parts of Jewish sacred history (2:40-85, 3:33-60, 12:4-101). Many verses praise the Torah of Moses (3:3) and the Gospel of Jesus (5:46). A good number of the Hebrew Prophets are highly praised in the Quran (3:84, 6:84-87), and many of these Prophets are mentioned by name in the Quran many more times than Muhammad himself. Still other verses challenge the Jews and Christians to follow their own scriptures appropriately: "Say [O Muhammad]: 'O People of the Book! ye have no ground to stand upon unless ye stand fast by the Law, the Gospel, and all the revelation that has come to you from your Lord'..." (5:68). No statement in the Quran issues a blanket condemnation of all Jews or Christians. None. So when a Muslim, or non-Muslim, tells me otherwise, I simply scratch my head in confusion. Now, if one wants to misquote, mistranslate, or quote verses of the Quran out of context, he will find ample "evidence" to support the fallacious claim that the Quran is anti-Jewish. But, anyone with sinister intentions can quote a verse of scripture out of context to seemingly prove a point. Take this passage from I Corinthians: "For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man." (I Corinthians 11:8-9) Can I conclude that Christianity is a sexist religion that seeks to oppress women? Absolutely not. Such tactics violate every rule of Scriptural Exegesis 101 and are disingenuous and do a tremendous disservice to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. The Quran is many things to many people, but one thing it is not is a book that attacks Jews and their faith. It does not take a scholar to know this to be true. Hesham A. Hassaballa is a Chicago physician and columnist for the Independent Writers Syndicate. He is author of "Why I Love the Ten Commandments," published in the Book Taking Back Islam: American Muslims Reclaim Their Faith (Rodale).

Scolari praises Serie A Sunday 18 May, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2002 World Cup winning Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari claims the best football is played in Italy. “Real football is not a backheel in midfield or those tricks that are utterly pointless and add nothing to the match,” assured the ex-Brazil boss. “This sport consists of a duel between teams who are fighting to get a result. In this respect Italians are the masters.” Scolari, who has ancestors from the Peninsula and was linked to the Parma bench over the summer, is now preparing the Portuguese national squad for Euro 2004. ‘Felipao’ will be in the stands for the May 28 Champions’ League Final between Milan and Juventus. “Milan and Juve are two great teams,” he assured the ‘Gazzetta dello Sport’, “that are governed by a perfect tactical balance. The Spanish teams can only dream of achieving that.” Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri also commented on the all-Italian Champions’ League Final. “We are respected and feared around the world,” revealed the ex-Fiorentina and Valencia boss. The Spanish press has been extremely critical of the Italian game this season and dubbed Inter “the death of football.” “The Spaniards certainly have a different view of the sport,” added Ranieri in an appearance on RAI programme ‘Domenica Sportiva’, “but it cannot be denied they struggle against Serie A sides.”

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His funneral will be tommorow or after tomorow INSHAALLAAH, depend on the permission of foresnic, so anyone who live in London or around and want to take part can contact to any london nomads particullarly SHUJU or JAMAL. Salam Calayakum I just recevied news that the funeral will be today @ salatul Jummuh @ the Eastlondon Maasjid. So anyone who wants to come and pray for the brother who him can do so. The nearest station is Whitechapel and Aldgate east both on the distric and hammersmith and city line. Wa Calayakum Salam

What can i say am in total shock and deep sadness at this terrible news and great loss. From the first time he introduced himself to me whilst i was struggling in my first year @ university , until the last time i was in his company just recently he was a guiding example to me a mentor a true muslim brother always looking to help , encourage, and to see me doing well. I can only say that i will sorely miss his presence he was a commited dedicated person always working to bring about positive things to the somali community ILAAHEY WAXAAN UGA BARYAYNAA MAXAMED ISMAACIIL INUU JANADA KA WARAABIYO, DAMBIGIISANA ILAAHEY DHAAFO. Aamiin.

Yeah cooking is a great talent.............so i will look for a talented woman

I think the power shift in european Footie has occured and i think the the final confirmation will occur tonight with Juve winning through to the final 3-1 on the night tonight and 4-2 on aggregate.

HA Your more than wlcm to join in the debate bro

Your most wlcm Modesty

Well if its a qualititative debate then i must surely conclude that Brains would win hands down. I mean as good looking as someone can be (in the eye of the beholder of course) there is only so long that you can sit idely there with no conversation and just stare. unless your equally lightheaded

Iraq war an effort to out-terrorise terrorists: Mahathir May 13 2003 Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said the US-led war in Iraq appeared to be an attempt to "out-terrorise the terrorists" and had caused all weaker nations to fear invasion by world powers. Mahathir, a strident critic of the US and British-led Iraq war, in a speech honouring visiting German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said the world was not dealing with a major cause of global terrorism - the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "Instead, we see an attempt to out-terrorise the terrorists to deter them," Mahathir was quoted by Malaysian media as saying in the speech late yesterday. "Now countries are being threatened and invaded even though there is no proof of their involvement in terrorism," the New Straits Times newspaper quoted Mahathir as saying. The attack on Iraq was seen by the Muslim world as an attempt to terrify Islamic nations, he was cited as saying. He said small countries now lived in fear not only of terrorism but of unilateral action by more powerful nations. advertisement advertisement "We can expect no protection from international organisations like the UN since powerful countries like the United States and Britain can attack Iraq without the sanction of the UN," Mahathir was quoted as saying. Mahathir made his speech at a dinner function for Schroeder, the first German chancellor to visit this South-East Asian country. Earlier yesterday, Schroeder, also an opponent of the Iraq war, held talks with Mahathir and later, in a speech, strongly endorsed the United Nations as a crucial forum for resolving global problems. Schroeder is on a four-nation trip to South-East Asia. He was due to leave Malaysia today for Singapore, then travel to Indonesia and Vietnam. Malaysian officials said both leaders agreed during their talks that the United Nations should play a central post-war role in Iraq, Malaysian officials said. Topics of the talks ranged from trade to terrorism and the war. Malaysia, a mostly moderate Muslim country of about 24 million people, has loudly criticised the war in Iraq and the marginalisation of the United Nations by US policy. Germany, along with France, Russia and China, was a key opponent in the UN Security Council of authorising the US- and British-led invasion

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I would Sub Paltini For Del Peiro North, and then i would say My Fav Juve Player of all time would have to Be Del Peiro. I think its going to be a crying sham when he retires not having one @ least once the European or world player fo the year.

The tale of two young lovers, whose relationship is opposed by their families, glows with poetic imagery in the heroine's accounts of her elopement. ------------------------------------------------------------- We rode on and on through the night in complete darkness - darkness which knew nothing of our troubles. I turned my head and there was the dawn pursuing us. We listened and the birds were chirping and twittering - they were pleased with the new day that was running toward them. How different was their situation from ours! They wanted the dawn to break quickly so that they could begin picking berries, and we wanted the dawn to linger behind so that we could escape beyond the territory of my clan under the cover of night. ... The grass on which the rain had fallen the night before now spread its blades towards the sun for which it had been waiting, and the dew resting on the leaves of the trees took on the color of gold. The trees were pleased with the growing warmth and the sunshine, but all this was of no benefit to us, travelers who were passing by. ------------------------------------------------------------ source: allafrica.com

Dervish leader Sayid Maxamed Cabdulle Xasan, whose rise to power depended heavily on his talent as an epic poet, was a master of the genre. In a poem warning his followers about the perfidy of an ally who changed sides when threatened by enemy reprisals, there is a preamble about the loyalty and bravery of the Dervish "reciter," who carries the poetic message and transmits it to others. Although the alliteration - a key component of Somali verse - is lost in translation, the evocative images remain. ------------------------------------------------------------ You did not leave me when the ignorant stampeded ... You loaded your camels and came over to me when they defected to the British generals ... And I count on you during the dry season of the year. A rosy cloud, a scud of white vapor, precipices of cloud flashing with lightning, Resounding thunder, flood water running over the parched earth, The past night's repeated showers, noisy as the jibin bird The heavy rain which fell, the longed-for rain of the spring, Ponds brimming over, old campsites luxuriant, Thorns become as tall as grass, thick undergrowth crackling- I shall satisfy your needs as when one pours out salty water for a she-camel And I shall entertain you with a poem as precious as a jewel. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- source: allafrica.com

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