^^^^lol Originally posted by Amaanimeenah: Ladies, brace yourselves, it seems like Araweelosim is back on the agenda. So get your dirac's on ladies. Tis calls for celebration. Men , tis time for reform This Indeed calls for big celebration :cool: Just got the latest style dirac set from eedo cambaro....I need to grab some matching anklewrap stilettos from the mall later then I'm set to go...let's get the ball rollling hadaba... where are all the caraweelos at?....oh and I have a special guest in mind for this party...she's top on the list...no reform of this sort can take place without her...

You shouldn't assume that it's a 'form' of xijab to begin with, that is if proper meaning of xijaab is being considered here. Many wear it for non-xijabic reasons as others mentioned, in other words to make a fashion statement...although I personally think it's a style of the past.

I think it's about time Somali women started befriending Thai women...ya know, to get the whole procedure down and to adopt the most effective way possible. walee single mother dambe lama arkeen, lol p.s the Bruce Lee style sounds so interesting :cool:

Dee orodoo is aas hadaadan Victoria's Secret aqoon Stick with the fragrances eh....that is if you don't wanna get b!tch slapped by the gurl.

My brotha was just telling me about this last night...I guess I should see it eh.

I think I kinda have a clue of where the party is taking place...If it is where I'm thinking, then I will definitely accept the invitation and I will also invite as many ppl as I can Insha'Allah. I'm usually good with directions but somehow I have a feeling that this one is a bit challenging...so I sincerely hope I can follow it easily.

Bisinka...I guess some ppl never change around here with their big mouths and their tendency of attacking others for no reason...Ya ALLAH! :rolleyes: Bisharo, Walalo, I'm more concerned about the fact that some of our sisters are going astray and choosing to go 'clubbing' half naked doing Allah knows what with guys (ANY) than I'm concerned about them avoiding our Somali brothers. Same applies to the brothers who go clubbing as well...so huuno, that in itself baa sumcad xumi inteeda la'eg ah. I guess all we can say is Ilaahay gidigood ha soo hadeeyo!! Originally posted by Qac Qaac: the bad somali ppl in somalia was never like this... Hehehe...tell me your joking walal....waa maxay naivete-ga intaa la'eg?....Some Somalis back home knew something called 'gogol xad' while married let alone going clubbing, and u tell us they weren't that bad. If ppl choose to disobey Allah, they'll do it regardless of their location or which society they may belong to, as Shaydaan and Fitnah are everywhere. So, just because Somalia was a Muslim country doesn't mean that everyone was a devout Muslim.

Subhanalah...I heard this few days ago and I'm just :eek: ...what is this world coming to. Now Somalis are being framed as "terrorists"??...Ya ALlah! Honesita...walalo, our hearts are pouring out for the brother and your whole family. May Allah (swt) make this difficult journey an easy one for all of you. Insha'Allah, justice will prevail and the brother will be set free soon. I really do pray for the mom to have saber through this whole ordeal. I'm really happy that the Somalis in Ohio have chosen to unite and stand up against this violation and show their utmost support for the brother....Masha'Allah!

Gosh, this just reminded me of all the parking tickets I still haven't payed off. :mad: Abdi, walal, I wish I could be be of some help but I don't know much about speeding tickets other than the fact that they could really screw up your record....so just be careful eh. And Insha'Allah, you'll be proven Not guilty ...just tawakal Allah(swt) before the trial, and things shall end smoothly for you...My dua's are with you huuno.

@ R.kelly in Hargeisa...you guys sure u want him there? nyways...enjoy your celebration ppl!

This is a wonderful news. I know that environmental conditions in Ogadania haven't been very favourable with regards to the agriculture and the livestock in the region...but it's great that things are looking better. and yea...it's about time they found new trade customers although it may cost them more to travel that far :cool:

good to have you back with us sis...and congrats on your shahaado

^^I know eh, lol. Nice move though, cuz I remember how amusing this piece was. BTW...I hope you took brother Jidaawy's nice advice

Originally posted by Lakkad: am told sxb,(sida la ii sheegay yaah! that xaada...the soft,goldish ones-tend to 'stand'---when and during the xodxodisho episode(s) Off coz, any man who can make HER xaad 'stand'..is of coz a MAN--or so the theory was XPLAINED to me! Lol...war cusub...oo markaad gabadha xodxodaneyso ma indhaheedaad eegtaa misa xaadeeda? I honestly don't think that any of the claims by these philosophers is sufficient to explain why women adorn themselves. I think that it really depends on the woman, what type of a person she is and her likes and dislikes. Every woman has her own reasons for wanting to look beautiful (mind you, some don't even want to, and others are quite indifferent) hence why the reasons can't be as clear-cut as A, B or C. First, Makeup is not the only thing a woman adorns herself with (some ppl tend to think so)...it's among the many things a woman can use to look good...like her dress code, the way she does her hair, working on her body shape etc etc are all part of trying to look good. Yes, unfortunately there are those who like to conform to the norm or to society's (western) expectation of how a woman is supposed to have a high sex appeal...and yes, for them their motives might have to do with impressing and turning many heads...but on the contrary, there's others (including myself) who could care less about how others perceive them appearance wise, and beautify themselves solely to feel good about themselves and to like how they look to THEMSELVES. For instance,I always do my hair nicely, dye it, style it yet I'm a hijabi. And I also like to look good when I'm going out....occassional make-up too...but I literally hate to get any sort of attention from men walahi, it's so friggin uncomfortable...I also have cousins and know other girls who let their hair down, wear sexy tank tops and shorts and make-up at home, and they wear their cabayas when they leave home...now, who are they trying to impress? And about impresing other women?...that's just absurd, dumarkaasoo kale shaqo la'aan baa heysa :rolleyes: :rolleyes: Another thing that bothers me about some ppl when it comes to these type of issues....why do they always interpret caring about ones appearance (including wearing make-up) as lack of self-efficacy? I'd like to see them explain how they come up with that :rolleyes:

Your leaving us?...oh but why...ok, I understand but this place is just not gonna be the same without you Seriously though, you're one of the most sweetest, smartest and outgoing sista's on SOL. I'm so glad I've gotten to know you and met you in person...your a good friend I'd like to keep! I can imagine how busy you must be with everything....May Allah (swt) make your future endeavors easy and exciting....best of wishes macaanto I too have to start to make myself a bit scarce around here...gosh, there's just so much to do in life. P.S don't forget to drop me a line or too sometimes eh...luv ya.

Originally posted by Kaafi: Have you ever considered yourself as being the 'perfect' person for somebody? I would change the wording slightly to being the 'right' person...if that's the case then, yes! In fact not just for someone but for many...but only one will get lucky of course Why are they having a hard time finding me? Well, it's due to fate as others mentioned...if it's not written in Allah's book, then he'll never come across me so he better not search too hard, lol.

Salaam, This article was on Toronto Star while back, but I just read it...it's quite interesting so I thought I should share it with the sista's...enjoy! ------------------------------------------------- The Elegance of the Modest Woman While out for dinner last week with colleagues, we sat beside three 20-something women. There was the usual posing and glances exchange, and as they paid their bill two Muslim women entered and sat nearby. Whispers were quickly exchanged and we could hear, "Why do they wear those things anyway?" ... "I feel sorry for them" ... and so on. As they filed out of the restaurant, we noticed they sported a mixed collection of the following: skin tight pants, short skirts, exposed midriffs, push-up bras, high heels, jewelry, see-through or plunging tops, piercings, lipstick and makeup, and one had breast implants for certain. We observed the two Muslim women as they were engaged in close conversation over coffee. Their graceful features complimented their dark headscarves and warm eyes. Their natural gestures were flirty without even trying -revealing natural beauty. And their clothes, while conservative, brought forth the hidden potential of something wonderful and truly feminine. The idea of dressing modestly terrifies some western women - but why? Perhaps it would trample their "right" to show off. Would their self-esteem fall along with their hemlines? After some debates, we identified the cost of the western "right" to flaunt. The Muslim women were free from the fashion trap -free to "just be" without posing, comparing, dieting and spending for the approval of men and each other. And they looked more desirable to us than the exhibitionists who were in the restaurant and parading on the sidewalk. The sexual displays in our culture are so mainstream and competitive that modesty is seen as regressive. Yet, long term, when a man looks past the right pants and heels, he will ultimately detect not confidence, but a certain unattractive desperation. Modest women don't have that desperation - they don't compete in the arena of vanity. They have themselves - and that's the kind of attraction with legs to last the long run. Remember that the next time you feel sorry for a Muslim woman. R. Stevenson North York

Originally posted by miz-unique: i would B!tch slap the guy that says nayaa to me Totally! Huruufna waan ugu dari lahaa walee.

I have to admit, I did, big time. I guess it's due my competitive nature when it comes to education. Who wouldn't want to get top education if they have the opportunity? Luckily, for me, one of the most prominent schools in Canada (University of Waterloo) was no longer than 5 min drive from my house. It ranked #1 for many of its faculties and even overall for many years...So I didn't have to look any farther...I had my mind set on it which meant working my butt off for my OAC's (which no longer exists in Ontario...sooo not fair ) The studies were challenging of course...but worth while alhamdulilah, I'm glad I chose this school. Even if my future boss won't give a damn about it, it still means a lot to me. But for those of us who want to continue, maybe into professional schools or grad schools...I'm sure the admission committees will consider this... at least it's not a total waste of energy, lol...some hope pls. Originally posted by Libaax-Sankataabte: These folks don't pose a challenge for Canadians when it comes to solid education Ma ila aragtay...OMG, these ppl have it easy wallah, even their so called "demanding programs" can't measure up to ours...two thumbs up for the Canadian education system

^^^I knooow. BTW, good to see u back ....laakiin, calankan aad sidato waa maxay...that's it, u don't deserve the title Ugaas, lol. Darman, That was absolutely uncalled for! **Shakes head** Lakkad, darling, even if it's true...Ur still da man

Originally posted by Stockholm Lady: wiilka waad goosgoosateen...waxaad ku rebteen maley..lol..Cut him some slack, we dont have to agree on everything I agree...let the bro decide what should be of concern to him and let him express it as he wishes. The bro is just concerned with how personal values in the west are deteriorating nowadays...an issue that affects each and everyone of us who chose to live in these countries. So what's the big deal?

True! Jazakakumullah Khayr to the admin and the mods...good job guys.

Og...c'mon, it's not always as extreme as ppl make it to be. And the ethical/religious concerns about it are not so black and white...could actually get quite fuzzy as there are many cases where it can be justified. Sweetgal...you have to be more specific hon. Genetic engineering/manipulation in terms of what? In what species? Are you talking about impacts on humans/animals/crops as this technology is affecting endless fields. This technology is becoming more and more useful as it can be used towards deadly genetic diseases such as cystic fibrosis or even degenarative diseases that have now been linked to genetic malfunctions...so in this case, researching the particular gene which is harmful or that encodes for the nonfunctional protein in the human body and altering it is the only life-saving option many hopeless patients suffering from these diseases have...that is IF it can be done, as complications often arise. Quite expensive research but nonetheless, very useful. Or in the area of agriculture/food industry for instance...genetic alterations are booming, has had a tremendous impact on the industry in the past couple of decades and continues to do so as they improve....costs definitely outweigh the benefits in this industry which is why you'll notice genetically altered foods being 10x cheaper than organic foods. Now, ethical issues and a lot controversies do arise quite often with the use of this technology...esp when dealing with humans, as I mentioned...there's a lot grey areas when it comes to anwering these ethical questions. good luck with the assignment!

I don't fear death per se, but my greatest fear on this earth is dying without being prepared to face Allah (swt). However, we all know that life was not granted to any of us forever, so we need to start preparing sooner than later . May Allah guide us all. p.s welcome to the site...do enjoy your stay

I'm glad some of you are interested....I'll let you all know what he says Insha'Allah. I just went there to check it out....nobody is there...