Welcome to SOL and thank you for sharing your insight about the verses above. Too often we are too busy running around to truly reflect. That is why I love this topic.It gives me an opportunity to gain much needed insight and rememberence. JZK and pliz keep posting

pliz don't forget to update next week IA. Thanks

^^ why the rolling eyes atheer don't ppl report such things all the time? xageed qabatay baryahan? always enjoy reading your posts

could you pliz give us more info walaal...this is one that I wouldn't wanna miss.JZK

by Zafir Hodman, You have been warned!

^^^ lol at fair shake of the loot

hilarios af somali Af hagaagsan ku hadla aan idinla fahanee

I loved calling the shots on that particular dance

^^^ EEeeww Zafir that's nasty. Why would that be the first thing on your mind :confused: Weird customs I have always wonderd about the Istunka

Tragedy indeed

^^^wasn't the question about a Somali hero? The prophet SAW is the hero of the whole world not Somalis alone. I woulda sweared that Mandela was a hero so let us in on what you know Ibtisam and ease up on the Siyad issue afteral the man IS dead and he is not the only reason Somalis are messed up

Bosaso what a beautiful place!! I just love anything that involves water....didn't know that it was that breathtaking it's definately on my places to visit IA. Arabsiyo...beautiful place to rest your soul from the hustle and bustle of Hargeisa and the bigger places.OOOOhhhhhh! now am homesick! lol @ LSK ciyaalka siday Bishy sheegtay xaydhii qurbaha ayaan wali ka dhalaalin

I think it is a valid point and it's a question I've often asked myself. I wouldn't be comfortable having my pic or that of a family member on the web for all to see as they please. I think it is the right thing to do to tell them that there pictures will be accessible to millions on the web and if they cool woth that then it's ok and we do enjoy seeing pictures from back home.

Thank you for the valuable reminder Red Sea JZK and I think that the Islam section is better for you than the politics with those never-ending arguments that people get into

JZK Nur for your efforts and Roob sis I just wish that I had a heart as pure as yours that feels the greatness of Allah in ways that we often forget. May Allah reward you and give you what u seek

This is topic is the reason I joined SOL I think it is just an inspirational piece. I am always telling myself to contribute more. IA I will. JZK Nur and all who participate. Let's keep it alive.

JZK this is something that we insist on forgetting about but it is inevitable. Especially haunting the vision of all those graves and the thought of what might be going on beneath.

1.Sheikh Hassan Al-Banna 2.Sh. Sudais-I just adore how he reads 3.Jamal-al-din Zarabozo

The First rule of Dog-Fight: Never run. Ever. You run, you're as good as certified hilib xalaal for a dog. I don't care if he's as big as a wolf. Stand.Your.Ground. Second rule: If attacked, crouch down and ready your right leg. Picture the dog's head as a soccer ball. Let loose. Follow up with a kick to the belly. It's a wrap Third rule: Apologise to the dog and go after the owner. lol what are you on! imagining myself fighting a dog is giving me the creeps! am almost quitting the lake coz of those unchained dogs

mashaAllah Nur may Allah reward you for your good words you are an inspiration to me truly

great adoration for your poem as it addresses a topic closer to my heart than anything else

The Terminal was one movie I really liked but my fav has to be the Notebook

well at least they think we are friendly and hard working for the most part Eastern Europe kulahaa!!!

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hokay zat was funny