AVOID *Fried and fatty foods. o Foods containing too much sugar. o Over-eating especially at sehri. o Too much tea at sehri. Tea makes you pass more urine taking with it valuable mineral salts that your body would need during the day. Obviously this association did not look into the Somali community, cuz that's what our normal diet comprises let alone during ramadan. And can you guys imagine stopping shaaax? Very useful dietary guidelines though...esp for suxuur. I've seen ppl eat baasto iyo suugo or bariis for suxuur...I wonder how they get through the day without heartburn and discomfort. Ilhaam...thanks hon, I gotta remind my mom to buy more almonds next time, lol.

Originally posted by Modesty: we must discourage them from using these terms. I agree. One does not have to be an Arab to be able to speak arabic! As Muslims, it's recommended (not a must) for us to learn the arabic language in order to be able to understand the Qur'an in its originality, as no other language can convey its message exactly as the laguage in which it was revealed.

Lucky...may Allah make it easy for you guys Insha'Allah. I have some family there, and alhamdulilah things are ok so far...but it's horrifying not knowing how far the fires will reach

Originally posted by Rahima: For the sisters though, make sure you read more than a juz per day. I hope you are all getting my drift I know eh, lol. Insha'Allah, I will try my best to achieve this...it is a huge challenge!

Welcome back walalo...you were greatly missed here

Ramadan Kariim Ya jamaacah...May you all enjoy it Insha'Allah First day was great alhamdulilah although I kept wanting to sleep the whole day.

^^^lol...ax

Inaa Lilaah Wa Inaa Ileyhi Raajicuun

Originally posted by FirstLady: here to make another play where "theee brethen' is used. lol...sorry but I just had to laugh at that. Maybe whomever used it is just into Shakespearean dialect! Isn't it their prerogative to speak in whichever way they please? I don't know where some people get off thinking that whomever uses "big words" or vocab is merely doing it for the sake to impress others :rolleyes: :rolleyes: This is funny walahi. Your level of undertanding of the English language or how sophisticated you write/speak the language is not a reflection of your intellegence nor your level of education. But some somalis sadly have the misconception that it is. English is just like any other language...a form of communication...and to many of us, it's nothing more than a means to an end. I've even seen some members of this forum who say to others words like...."expand your vocab" or "your english is broken" and etc. just to offend the others as though this was our native tongue. Like, how absurd, honestly!! :rolleyes: And the whole thing with the grammar?? :rolleyes: Dad cajiib ah baanu nahay walee.

Thanks for posting them dear. I always try and memorize them but I keep forgeting some :mad:

Very helpful! Jazaka Allah

OR Xaawo iyo Aadan

If you're serious about this...REPORT HIM!

Khayr...it sounds interesting...I'm sure we can all afford few minutes a day to get closer to Allah(swt)

Originally posted by Ameenah: nafisa loooooooooooooooooooooool. Walahi, waad iga qoslisey. laakin I know for sure that your b'sing.. waxaas dad aan ku aqoonugu sheekee! Adi qarxiska daa nooh...sometimes ragga maskaxda waa loo yara dhisaa dee...in order to have them fully function, you need to boost up their confidence sometimes

Originally posted by dawaco: And being able to go home to my mommy afterwards would be fun, to gossip about who wore what and who looked fab... Really?...As much as I'm a mommy's girl, that night belongs to none other than me and that lucky guy! But I feel you on the other stuff, I've often wondered about it myself...so yea, why not eat your own wedding's food and dance a little and have FUN...after all, it's YOUR NIGHT...but I wouldn't wanna go as far as niikis and buraanbur...I don't do that as a guest led alone as the bride. Captivating...naga kala aayar bahasha dee...we know your gonna sit and look all pretty and shy the whole night

Originally posted by Nur: 2. Modern implication of some selected verses 5. Key words in Quraan that Open Huge doors to Knowledge I would love to learn more about these two topics. Thanks

Hadaan kuli nidhaahno niman aan la'arkin oon la maqlin oon nabi Yusuf laga garaneyn baan dooneynaa, tolow rageenii yaa u miciin ah. SO i've decided, nin kuusan oo gaaban oo buuran oo madoow oo biidaar loofna ah baan rabaa anigu

^^I know eh..like an online halaqa...I only wish if I had so much time to read all of his posts...Masha'Allah, the brother is knowledgeable!

Ala dadku dhib jeclaa...who cares if they're somali or not...and if they are, how many somali singers or nonsingers for that matter wear skimpy clothes or are totallly lost....how are these girls any different? Just pray inuu ilaahay soo hadeeyo hadaad ka naxeysaan...then you would be simply doing them a great favour as Muslims!!

Subhanalah...I heard about another similar incident in Sweden...I wonder what this world is coming to. All we can do is keep our faith in Allah(swt) strong and he will serve us justice!

Sabaayad (my mom's kind) and zigni(with hilib or chicken and boiled eggs)...oh and Cadriyad, haven't had it in a long time...too bad they're made with lots of butter and if I tell my mom I love those dishes, she'll make them like everyday. Sweets...I'm not a sweets person but I can never refuse Gulab Jamu.

Calaynaa wa calaykum brother Nur...Jazaka Allah for the great reminder...walaalo, Allah ha kuu sahlo umuurahaaga Insha'Allah. I'm very excited about ramadan...someone really needs to boost her Imaan and get closer to Allah(swt) and what better way than ramadan. May Allah (swt) guide us all to the right path!

Originally posted by Bee: As for Islamic knowledge...Soomalidu guud ahaan waxba ma dhaamaan xoolaha ay dhaqdaan. Mid walba nacnac buu meel la taaganyahay, isagoo diin iyo duniba waxba ka ogeyn. Whoa :rolleyes:

Ala I can't believe I missed all this drama...ma anoo jooga ayaa ina Jamac Suul dheer saa loogu daadinayaa, hayaay...naa hooy, ma kuu soo gurmanaa dee? dhaaxey wiilal badan oo jalaqsan agaheyga ka buuxaane lemme know will ya