^ka kac. I've thought of xaal-marin in gabdho loo siiyo these fine men (those I've named only), lakiin, axem gabdhaha reer Sayid lama quuri karo.

The great Sayid was indeed a man of honour and courage, and a spiritual sage. Raximahullah. Thanks Dabshid, for the reminder. Che, Xiin, Jamal and MMA: You all should form a group session to grieve; letting it all out and shedding few tears for awoowyaasha might help you guys reach some closure, you know.

My chinese roommate asked me if she looked any slimmer since she had been dieting, and I said yes even though she didn't look any different. . She's young and self-conscious, I had to make her feel better. May Allah forgive me. Zenobia, it's about time dear. :cool: Pacifist, salaamaat sweetie.

Dahia, it's a plan dear, not a dream! Details of its execution are still pending though. Faarax: war qayilaad xagee ah, that's nothing compared to what he's getting in return: isagaabu ilaahey jecelyahay haduu faro igu dhigo. Neph: heedhe laba qaawani isma qaado ma maqli jirtey? Maskiinkan isagaa ku reyn lahaa mid ladan oo qabowga Minisoodha ka damiinata ee war kale ma ii heysaa? KK: Markaan ismeeleeyo adna waa lagu meelayn. laakiin have you as my neighbour? Ma wey waalatey baa lagu yidhi .

Originally posted by Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar: Ar saan maa cheap loo noqday. Walmartba Hindi ku nacay aniga. Balaayo baqeyl ah, always the cheapest gataan, waxba isku quurin. Anyway, next lee hana dhihin Food Basics since aan kugu ogaa Dominion and A&P adigoo raashiinka kasoo adeegto. [/QB] Yaa? Ma saas baa la keenay? Amaad sidii mid gabadh aan saaxibo nahay bari shukaansanjirey tidhaa digirtana ma cuno saa dadka danyarta ayaa cuni jirey xamar ( :rolleyes: ). I swear Somali hadaan nahay si daran baan wax u calculate gareenaa. Waxaa la yidhi in the early 90s gabdhaha Toronto waxeey isku caayi jireen Stitches baad wax ka gadataa ( I've never bought clothing from there but not because it's cheap, but because of the styles). Yaab walee. And to think their folks are dying like flies from easily preventable communicable diseases, mostly caused by consuming contaminated foods and water. In fact some consider themselves lucky to have access to these contaminated foods because of scarcity. marka ilaahiina u shugri naqa.

Cadaan, you're a cool dude with obviously lots of patience if you stuck around maryooleey this long. Originally posted by Faarax-Brawn: I think,in all fairness, Canadians are the cooler than Americans. Even the Faraxs & Halimos,there is an aura of sophisticatedness in Canadians. [/QB] Oui Oui, merci monsieur.

^ . Baguu sawarkaa naxdinta badnaaa ka takhluusay. Aah, reminiscing Europe.

Subxanallah! It's been in the -20s for the past couple of days in SK, but today was the worst - it felt like -30. At some point, I felt like my skin was about to crack open. Imagine walking from residence to campus (abt 15 min) in this type of weather. Ugh, this province made me hate Canada. I still haven't gotten around to buying those ugly huge boots and winter wear that seem to be a must in this friggin province. Thinking I could survive with my neat Ontarian look :rolleyes: . Ok, so I'm beginning to entertain this contingency plan which involves getting married off to this rich business tycoon (probably not a Canadian), then leave this darn country once and for all, then (here's my favourite part) live on the atlantic coast of Morocco in one of these overlooking this. I'd ask for no more than 5 maids max being modest and all, then get pampered all day long like the real queen that I am . Sounds like a fair trade off for being a housewife if you ask me.

Originally posted by Nephthys: And you just leave it at that, without telling " the misinformed " lot what Raaliyo-nimo really entails? How generous of you. Forget about being generous, I had a bad mood all together yesterday, I was so grumpy I scared myself . But alxamdulilah, I'm feeling better today. Anyways darling, though different people might have different reasons for aspiring to be raaliye or raaliyo, my reasoning is within the religious sphere. And as such, it excludes any form of transgression or enslavement as some might like to paint it. To me, it means no less or no more than being attentive, respectful, loving and understanding to one another - elements I believe many would agree are part and parcel of any successful marital relation. You see, a God-fearing sister might ask her husband a permission to go somewhere in attempt to being raaliyo, while I find that quite commendable and virtuous of her to keenly follow the prophetic tradition, another xaalimo who considers herself more 'independent and progressive-thinking' might find that backwardness and old-fashioned (or in the extreme end, even abuse :rolleyes: ). Why, I must ask then? Since we all have different ideals we strive to achieve, why can't we respect and accept our differences? (ok, I know I'm digressing a bit, but important q's to consider nonetheless) So, in your world, you would rather be abused from ear to ear, a little wack here and there and you wouldn't dare tell a soul, even your own beloved sister? Is this type of mentality that gives men the go ahead on abusing women as they see fit because they know she wouldn't dare run to anyone and probably die of depression and abuse Listen dear, before you jump the gun and make such a sweeping judgement about 'my world' which you obviously know very little of, wouldn't it have been better to just ask for my clarification of this statement that seems to have caught your attention so much? Really, it was more of a general statement about married folks and how I find it inappropriate for them to share their affairs with others (from bedroom to kitchen), and much less to do with this supposed abuse you speak of. Besides, abuse is whole different matter, and a serious one at that. It's a complex multivariable problem that should be dealt with accordingly by those who are professionally equipped ( ie. Muslim psychotherapists, scholars and imams who have the necessary Islamic expertise in family mediation and marital issues). Furthermore, no woman is at fault for the abuse her husband afflicts on her despite the type of mentality or behaviour she manifests. I find it quite absurd and absolutely wrong for anyone (let alone another woman) to even suggest that some women 'give the green light' for abuse. Any husband who abuses his wife is sick, he is the culprit and he alone should be held accountable for this heinous crime. The last thing a woman who unfortunately finds herself in an abusive relation needs is naag afdheer oo tidhaahda iyadaa isugu wacneyd oo dhibkeeda banaanka u soo shaac-bixisa, instead of extending a helpind hand and trying to help her empower herself by learning about her God-given rights and seeking the necessary assistance.

Ma todobo-bax baa hadana la bilaabay in helicopters la isku keeno? Reer Toronto wax kasta waa laga maqli, Allah ha idiin sahlo, amiin dheh.

Does it not seem a bit ego-centric to judge others by our own standards of what a wife should be or how a sister (regardless of her background) should live her own life and prioritize her values? It really is about time we Somali women began being less critical and more helpful to one another! Further, it saddens me to see this concept of 'raaliyonimo' dragged and squished onto the ground so mercilessly, most likely due to lack of proper undertsanding of what it really entails. I just wish some of our misinformed sisters and brothers would begin viewing this concept in its own deserving light, without the mythical and preconceived notions that are often times attached to it. Since when I wonder, has it become synonymous with being a passive doormat whose rights can be stepped all over? :confused: So Nephy-yeey, not that you're not an awesome neighbour (well, just one that calls others dameer iwm ), but hadeey dadkan isqaba baran lahaayeen sida afkooda loo xidho, oo arimaha guryahooda ka dhaca iyaga uun isku ekeeyaan, they'd save themselves from much unnecessary 3rd party interference and fitna. . Seriously, I find it despicable when some married folks share their private affairs with others, allow mey walaalahood noqdaan, waxyaalo aan lagala hadlin dadka baa jira sideedaba! Originally posted by Xubeer: The world is changing and if one is clever enough to notice that, Africa is the future So let us invest, eh? I agree.

^You'd be doing us all a favour if you went and bought yourself some 'maskax' for common sense. Latest development about Halima's case... "The union at Garda has agreed to offer the 33 year old Muslim woman a full-time admin job in a civilian attire at her previous salary and give her full back pay for the time she was suspended."

Masha'Allah! Aad bey u dadaashey, Allah ha u ziyaadiyo.

Inaa Lilaah Wa Inaa Ileyhi Raajicuun. Aad baan uga xumahay walal. Allah ha u naxriisto marxuumka, idinkana sabr iyo adkeysi ha idin siiyo.

^usheeg, odayaasha yaa maanta ii soo diray. LoL@Xiin. war cusub, Abraar cay ka fog ee see wax kaa noqdeen adeer, luqadeed wax ku fahantay waa yaabee? Baashi, you weren't too far off but I do see old age is catching up. KK...walee waad iga qoslisay, balaayo ku tumi weyday, saad dad aan ogahay ula shekeysaneysay baad si kale inaad wax u akhrido keentey

Tumaad umaleyn inadeer?

I think you might be reading a bit too much into this whole name changing business as I don't believe people have ulterior motives when changing their nicks. It might just be due to boredom, trying something new, or because the name has a deeper meaning that somehow reflects the state in which the person finds him/herself, or a state they love dearly and aspire to reach. Wide range of variables could be the answer, though I doubt people put so much thinking into it. Adigu se, whatever happened to SHAQSI? Ma waxbaad qarineysey markaad badalatey? Originally posted by Zenobia: The main reason why I jumped the name changing waggon in the beginning was that people *axem* started to think that Ameenah was my real name! I still think Ameenah is your real one.

Originally posted by Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar: Nafiis, adiga u wacdi nooh kuwaan, abaayadiis. Sug kutub aan kuu doonaa, miiskana waa kuu diyaarinaa, biyana waa kusoo agdhigaa. "Amaa bacda..." ku biloow. Ma hubtaan adi iyo Nephy? ar maad ka daysaan anu waxba ma aqaanee? Laakiin, maadaama aad kutubka suuban ee Riyadul saalixiin ka ah aad ii keentay, I shall take a shot... *gets on a serious mode, takes 3 sips of the water, then opens the kitaab* Axem, Bismillahi Raxmaani Raxiim. Acudu bilaahi min shuruuri anfusinaa wa sayi'aati acmaalinaa, man yahdillahu fa huwa muhtadi, wa man yudhlil falaa haadiya lah, Ash-hadu an Laa Ilaaha ila Allah, wa ash-hadu ana muhammadan cabduhuu wa rasuuluh, amaa ba'ad... Brothers and sisters, by the grace and miracle of Allah subhananuhu watacala, the first hadeeth that seems to be jumping at me as I open this amazing kitaab is the following: Our beloved Rasul salalahu calayhi wassalam has said, "Every deen has a defining characteristic, and the defining characteristic of Islam is XAYAA". Xayaa is roughly translated as modesty, but the true essence of the word cannot be captured in a single english word, or in any other language for that matter, as the word is much deeper and more comprehensive in meaning. Saad u jeedaan waa xadiith qiima iyo qaayo badan leh, casharo iyo faa'ido badanna laga soo saaran karo...markaa yaan la yareeysan, dhalinyaro. Kuwuu Ilaahay waafajiyo nolol xayaa ku saabsan alle hanaga mid dhigo. Casharku caawa intaa ha noogu dhanaado, qofkii wax kudarayana soo dhowoow, inta kalena home workigiinu waa inaad ka fikirtaan xadiithkan ood ka munaaqashootaan, hal qof oo kalena u faa'ideysaan sida xaasas-kiina amaba nimanka idin qaba. Wallahu tacalaa aclam. Wabillahi towfiiq. *Phew* I think I should stick to my day job, eh P.S: Yaan u duceeyaa oo casharka inoo soo diyaarin habeen dambe, I have great hope in my dear sister Nephy. Xikmada wey kugu dhantahayee nala qeybso huuno

This beyond imaginable walaahi, getting worse and worse yet you don't know what to think of it except pray to Allah to have mercy on our people. It's a painful and trying time, bi'idnillah, we shall see brighter days. A friend has sent me this video, I was speechless :eek: :mad: . Ilaahay aabo iyo wixii la jooga iyo somaalida noloshooda khatar kujirta oo idil ha xifdiyo. I always thought inuu halkan idin la joogay. Allah macanaa, let us put our trust in Him Insha'Allah.

Verily, the tree of Zaqqum Will be the food of the sinners Like boiling oil, it will boil in the bellies Like the boiling of scalding water (it will be said) "seize him and dragg him into the midst of blazing fire, Then pour over his head the torment of boiling water, Taste you (this)! Verily, you were (pretending to be) the mighty, the generous!" Allahu manajinaa. The whole surah gave me the chills, Subhanallah. Barakallu feek GJ, I loved listening to both recitals, though I happen to be addicted to Shaikh Mishary Al-afasy these days. I can't seem to get enough of him, Mahsa'Allah. Here's a beautiful recital of his for surah . You just want to listen, listen and then listen some more as it slowly sinks into your heart and brings tranquility.

Subxana caza wajal. Sidani si ma ahee weydun sidee folks? Massive xayaa and tazkiya lecturing is needed up here immediately. Perhaps I should kindly request our resident scholar Shaikh Nur to pay the general/women section a visit. Hadii kali xaaladu farhay ka bixi. Originally posted by Kool_Kat: Ani waxaan u maleenaa dadka uma jeedaan for the five years I've been a member, I've posted under 2000posts...Which is actually, about 1 or 2posts a day...Unlike, some of them who've been here of only two years and have over 3000posts...Now who seems to be here 24/7.. It's just that the sister held the poster championship prior to your coming back, therefore, she might just be feeling a little alienated nowadays which I totally understand... Ghanima, despite kk and co taking over, this place would be nothing without you!

Inaa Lilaah wa Inaa Ilaahi Raajicuun . This is incredibly hurtful, subxannallah. Dhiigeenii ma sidan buu bilaash u noqdey? Ya Rabb, let justice prevail in our land.

I remember signing this some time ago. Jazakallah Kheir for posting it Xubeerow.

We used to have a teen section actually, but I guess it proved to be useless somewhere along the line since we didn't have so many teens among us. Welcome to Eccentric.

I hope it was a successful event that will make a difference, Insha'Allah. I wish our brethren in the Toronto area, and in all the metropolitan areas in the west for that matter, would organize something like this to show their discontent with the current state of affairs in Mugdhisho. Allow umadeena u gargaar.