Waar heedhe maryooley ilaah kacabsada waa maalmihi ugu daneeya ee bisha ramadan. Ramadan markass dhamadao meesha nooga sii wada xooga aan iska neefinee bahasha Maalikasta waxaan is iraahda labada kumi kudarso, hadana waxaan is iraahda waas bil ramadan sidaas darated is celi. Marka laba casho ayaa hartey hala isku celiyo bahasha.

Originally posted by Mobb_Deep: He's mentally challenged..he was so mantally challenged, the Lion wasn't sure what to do with him. Duqa wuu jidbaysnaa..

SW, I came across similar post, which I emphatically opposed the notion of bringing foreign troops to the country. My stance on this one is different the fact that a Muslim countries become involve in disarmament of the militia in Mogadishu and other areas of the country. However, one thing must be noted is that having the same religion will not make their task,forcing them to relinquish their weapons, easier. Some of the positive aspects of their involvement are: First, they share similar religion; thus, they may have some respect for culture and norms of the local people. History teaches us that it is essential to have awareness of political situation of the host country before the intervention and peacekeeping take place. In most cases, driven by tribal hostility, the third party can be seen as an enemy when some of the adversaries feel ignored its demand whatever that may be. these adversaries can find a way to mobolize the people against peacekeepers. Second, the fact that they share some similarity, they are capebale of understanding the mindset of people/group so as to detect any hostility before it emerges and as well preventing further escalation. these are my assesment, though they may seem contrary to the reality on the ground.

I concure on what the last poster said. If u listen carefully Y. Islam's songs, you will come to realise that he does sound like MJ. Could you provide the website so as to confirm if this is the new version of the song. Besides the RealPlayer that i am using does not indicate who the singer/artist is; most of them do so.

One word comes to mind; assimilation. Please reread your post and tell me if the same word comes to yours. It is almost Iftaar time; thereofre God willing, will go lenght at this thread. afur wanaagsan

WRONG!! If you don’t mind me asking, could kindly explain what you mean foreign troops. Do you have specific one in mind? As one poster said, the first phase is building trust and confidence b/n the stale mates. Don’t you think that this move by Yusuf is reminiscent of what happened post civil war when US and other international communities arrived the soil as peacekeepers?

Folks, this tape may support the election that is in favour of John Kerry; because Americans are beginning to realize that they are in the wrong war; Iraqi War, as they say. Bin Ladden is the man to be perused as the ‘evil doer, rather than Saddam, as the critics of Bush administration always address every opportunity they have in the media, town-hall meetings, or any other events for that matter. According to me this tape is further damaging to Bush’s credibility in the “war on terror†and may also serve as reminder of some of the themes of Michael Moor’s Movie, Fahrenheit 9/11.

Wiilo, would you utter such words in the direction of our former colonial oppressors; the Italians and the British and perhaps also the French, since this matter doesn't allow you to think straight? Get your act together wiilo. The Mengistu and Haile Selassy eras are over. It is widely believed that the European occupied Somalia with consent of certain group of Somali. The recent political move made by newly-elected president is tantamount to that of the antecedent, according to popular belief. Hence another sentiment (anti foreign intrusion) will become central theme of those who think Yusuf was absolutely wrong to seek help from Somalia’s first enemy. He is to have been working for US as an agent, spy if you will, in the pursue of arresting those who are believed to be "Taliban", al-Itihad and so on. As much as I would like to give the man benefit of doubt, his latest move makes kinda was waas. Let's hope his trip to Ethiopia is contrary to what is being speculated here and elswhere.

I can see that the political climate is under gradual change, and is placing the focus on Muqdsiho and its inhabitants. Hey at least we don't have to read ridiculous cut-paste articles. Amadeyo, good job Bro, Habarkuuleyland part was funny loool

I support Madkey's Idea because he talks about the facts and reality.

Who will be our next leader? Allah knows the best one he might be Mr. Saransoor himself. I am a post-civil war Somali. I have seen the country gradually decline until to death, because of some ignorant individual like Bulugbulug. A country as young as Somalia and with abundant natural and human resources ought to have the capacity to create industry and an environment to employ its citizenry and have peace and prosperity. Instead, we all know what had in Somalia and what we experienced….Broke and inexperienced, or old, broke and experienced. At independence, Somalia engaged its first forward gear and, fortunately, drove on that gear for 7 years, engaging the reverse at regular intervals. We engaged the second gear in 1968 when Barre became president and my generation saw some hope of advancement in various sectors. But immediately thereafter, 1974 the Government engaged the reverse gear and burnt the clutch plate, ruined the gearbox, and has since been unable to rectify till to grave. The problem was because of mismanagement looting of funds allocated for Somali society and rolling downhill till the end. Somalians must change the political structure of our country. We have an array of tribal leaders seeking to take charge of Somalia. What we require is that the educated people must decide who drives, who co-drives and who maintains the state. Bulugbulug is likely to use the reserve of former government resources (stolen money) to be elected, at least that is only indication. What we need is popular candidates who is from right generation, not cursed regime. Well-respected gentlemen or may be even woman who has countrywide network, who would be a victor on a one-on-one election with good record, well educated who is a serious contender to declare his stand but not Bulugbulug, who had ample time and think everything is bribe and old good days, he knows that even his tribal background would work against him. He cannot even tell Somalians what he stands for as it is very unclear. I call on Somalians, who are attending the conference in Kenya especially the post-civil war generation, to put their votes to proper use. Saransoor

Poverty a man-made problem and brother Abdirahman Jama Barre was one of the master minders of Somali problem. He was the causes of our problem or at least he contributed and he knows that. Our country, which had a bright future and enjoyed fast economic growth in the early years of independence, is now being ravaged by poverty, anger, aggression, terror, and "Violence in Somali society has taken a dramatic increase in recent years. Acts of killing, rape, road rage, kidnappings and some unspeakable acts are much more common today most parts of Somalia and who is responsible? Abdirahman Bulugbulg must admit his wrong doing first. Worse, let the people who want to become leaders remember the reasons why Somalia is facing all these violent and aggressive acts which often take the lives of others, simply over an act of rage or anger that could have been caused ignorant people like Bulugbulug which can be avoided in the future for electing Muslim and nationalist leader. Why is Somalian such a violent and angry society? Many people believe that some of the responsibility for the problem lies with the warlords but who was their teacher. They were just tribal leaders who has killed our society’s moral but never admitted that. I served my country Somalia for 2o years and I recall all nepotism and favouritism of the parastatal managers who lack basic knowledge of the scope of their work and Mr. Bulugbulug will not, therefore; work efficiently for the benefit of fellow Somalians but …... Remember without giving bribe many ordinary Somali people cannot be secured of receiving services … are we prepared to see like that again and again?!!! Let Mr. Bulugbulug test his individual if he can develop his own potential and help improve himself first in terms of knowledge, before all Somali society. If one is honest then he/she must put his Somali society for the benefit of our society, otherwise we will remain the twenty-first century stuck in the tunnel of poverty. We must resolve to pursue what will benefit our society, irrespective of tribe, and social status. This is the only way we will restore the Somali of the twenty-first century, and if Bulugbulug and others care about Somalia and Somali society then and then …..let Somalia be multi-party not single tribe rule or we continue crying about poverty, civil war but all those are a man-made problems and Abdirahman Jama Barre is the part of the problem we need solutions in Somalia. We need think twice, come up with initiatives, and develop new Muslim Somali society. Remember today April 10, 2003 UN embargo to Somalia, let us think about that! Brothers ask all this to yourself: Why a nun can be covered from head to toe and she's respected for devoting herself to Allah, but then a Muslimah does that, she's considered "oppressed"? Why a Jew can grow a beard and he's just practicing his faith, and when a Muslim does that, he's an extremist? When a western woman stays at home to look after the house and kids she's sacrificing herself and doing good for the household, but when a Muslim woman does so, she "needs to be liberated"? Why is it that when a child dedicates himself to a subject, he has potential, and when a child dedicates himself to Islam, he is hopeless? When a Christian kills someone, religion is not mentioned, (i.e. Ireland and the IRA) but when a Muslim is charged with a crime, it's Islam that goes to trial? But then again, why is it after all that, Islam is still the fastest growing religion in the world? Why? Why? Once a diamond: Once, a group of people were travelling on rocks at night. A voice came from the sky that whosoever picks up the rocks will regret and whosoever doesn't pick up the rocks will regret. Now, the people were confused. How can this be? Whether you pick up the rocks or not, you will regret! Anyway, some people picked up the rocks and some didn't. In the morning when they reached their homes, they saw that the rocks turned into diamonds. Now, those people who didn't pick up the rocks started regretting saying "If only we had picked up some rocks." Those people who did pick some rocks also started regretting saying "Why didn't we pick up more rocks?" Both sides ended up regretting. Dear Muslims, this same incident will take place with us on the Day of Judgement. Those people who spent their time in useless things will start regretting by looking at those who achieved a great position in Paradise by spending their time in the way of Allah. Now, those who did achieve a position in Paradise will start regretting by looking at those who did more than them and are higher in status. "Alas! If we had only done more to please Allah." Saransoor

I must agree with Matkey because Prior to British and Italian colonialism, “there was no common Somali identity or centralised control over the territory of what became Somalia. Although more homogeneous than other countries in Africa – with a common ethnicity, language, culture, and religion (Islam) – Somalia’s geographical area was occupied by nomadic pastoral groups, organised predominately by paternal kinship. The continually moving population made establishing a centralised governmental body difficult and there was no recognition of a “hierarchical system”. “ May be Odayaasha loo yaqaano ruugcadaaga ama Gun”. This lack of a controlling body led to conflict among the indigenous Somali peoples. The conflict was “common among lineages, especially in competition for land and resources necessary for survival. But there were conflict resolution mechanisms within the lineages, known as the ‘xeer,’ which prevented the escalation of conflicts by inhibiting the excessive economic stratification in Somali society. The spread of Islam modified conflict management by adding a mild form of the Shari’ah Islamic Law. Acts of vengeance were diminished through the concept of the ‘dia,’ or the payment of ‘blood money’ compensation to the victim by the violator. Despite the lack of a governing body to enforce laws, social institutions were there to control behaviour. While the basis of organisation was direct lineage, groups were also structured by subclans and then clan families, each predominantly associated with sometimes overlapping geographical areas. The six overarching major 8 clan families are the Digil, Dir, Hawiye, Jareer, Saransoor, Isaaq, Darood and Rahanwein. Traditionally, lineages continually created and shifted alliances among other groups and subclans. The end of colonialism in 1960 further shifted alliances amongst the clans. The transition from a lineage/clan based society to a centralised state authority posed new problems for the independent Somali government. However, governmental attempts to rid the political environment of clan-influence failed when an army coup in 1969 placed Siad Barre in power. The result of Barre’s rise to power and Barre’s policy of ‘scientific socialism’ aimed to eliminate ‘clanism,’ but the end result of his twenty-two-year rule was strengthening of clan-based politics. He forbade the use of clan names; however, his primary method of obtaining and maintaining power was to draw support from his own clan Marehan and those linked by lineage Darod and to pit other clans against one another. That show that all Somalian are emotional like old lady. May Allah help us to help ourselves. Saransoor

I agree with your idea and I believe many of our brothers and sisters will agree with your point. good idea, Saransoor

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