Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (Radhiyallaahu Anhu) reported Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) as saying, 'It is not permitted for a Muslim woman to make a journey of a night unless accompanied by a Mahram.' These rulings differ from those that pertain to acts of worship, since acts of worship are connected to the benefits of the Hereafter and our direct relationship with Allah. Such matters are generally not discernable to the human intellect. Many great scholars have tried to determine the wisdom behind why we do certain things in prayer and in pilgrimage - and quite often they have failed and said: "This is purely a matter that we must accept on faith. Allah knows best about it." The ruling that a woman may not travel without her husband or a male escort from her immediate family (a mahram) falls under the first category of rulings. We can appreciate the reason for the prohibition. When we understand that the reason for this prohibition is the fear for her sanctity and honor and the fear that she might be taken advantage of or raped, then we know that the issue is one that needs to be weighed in light of the benefits and harm present in a given situation. Therefore, we have the opinion in Islamic Law that it is permissible for a woman to travel without a mahram when she is reasonably assured of her safety or when traveling poses no more danger for her than staying at home . The latter situation is often the case in non-Muslim countries where walking down her own street can be more dangerous for her and full of temptation that sitting on board an airplane. The environment of an airplane is quite often safer and more wholesome than that of the neighborhood in which she lives. This hadîth shows us that it is permissible for a woman to travel unescorted if the road is safe. Someone might argue that the statement of the Prophet (peace be upon him) is merely reporting that such a thing would one day take place, not that it is permissible. However, this argument is weak. This statement is made in a context of praising Islam and showing its future ascendancy. Therefore, it must be assumed that what is being used to indicate such praise is permissible in and of itself. Al-Bâjî, in al-Muntaqâ, writes: "Perhaps what some of our scholars have said (regarding prohibition) refers only to cases where the woman is alone or with a small group. As for the great caravans and the secure major thoroughfares, they are to me no different than the places of residence that are filled with markets and merchants. In such cases, her safety is secured without the presence of a mahram or female companions. This opinion has been related to us from al-Awzâ`î." The great jurists Mâlik and al`Awzâ'î - and also al-Shâfi`î in his more prevalent opinion - rule that a mahram escort is not a condition for a woman to make her obligatory pilgrimage. The only condition is that she will be safe on the journey. Al-Shâfî'î says: "Safety can be achieved by her being chaperoned by her husband or her mahram, or by the company of other trustworthy women." Permissibility is even more certain when a woman cannot find a mahram (A NEW CONVERT, OR INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS NO RELATIVES, HUSBAND)and her best interests are to be secured by her traveling. Permissibility is indisputable in cases where travel becomes a necessity for her, on account of the principle in Islamic Law that necessity makes unlawful things permissible . This is why the scholars have permitted a woman to travel unescorted to emigrate from a non-Muslim country to a Muslim one. In some situations, they even declare such a journey to be obligatory upon her. AS INDICATED IN THE ABOVE TEXT, WHICH I FOUND FROM COLLOBRATIVE ONLINE SEARCH, I BELIEVE THAT, THE SAYING REMAINDS TRUE " THAT MUSLIM WOMEN SHOULD HAVE A MEHRAM" 1. FOR HER WELL PROTECTION! 2. GET RID OF SLURRING EYES ETC. BUT THERE IS CONTEXT WITHIN THAT INFORMATION WHICH ALSO MAKES IT CLEAR, THAT IF A WOMEN IS SAVE WITH WHICH EVER SURROUNDINGS, SITUATION SHE'S IN THAT ITS PERMISSABLE. AS A MUSLIM, I HAVE NO OPINIONS OR SAYING IN ALLAH'S ORDERS. AND AS FAR AS MISS OPINIONATED GOES, I BELIEVE SHE WAS NEITHER SAYING SHE'S AGAINST COMPELETELY BUT PERHAPS THERE ARE OTHER SAYINGS, HADITH, SURRAH'S WHICH PERMIT WOMEN TO TRAVEL. BECAUSE, I PERSONALLY, HAVE NOT SEEN OR HEARD OF ANY MUSLIM WOMEN WHICH REFUSES TO GO TO ANOTHER CITY,COUNTRY,CONTINENT BECAUSE SHE HAD NO MEHRAM AROUND? (apart from Haji-Saudia Arabia. "for starters, they wont even allow you into the country without a man")AND AS INDICATION TO THAT, MANY OF US SISTERS WILL EASILY FORGET WHEN GIVEN THE OPPORUNITY TO GO FORIGN COUNTRIES(ALL EXPENSES PAID). AS GOOD OF MUSLIMS AS WE LIKE TO CALL OURSELVES, ITS NOT SOMETHING WE PRACTICE, AND BUT STAYS IN THE BACK OF OUR HEADS. WITH THAT SAID... Allah knows best. And may the peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad.

Career: A chosen profession or occupation which one specifies in. Ex: Doctor, Phamarmacist, Teacher etc. Which mostly requires getting higher education to be more knowledgable at that chosen field.

Age grp 21-24 As far as goals and aspirations *Career *Take my parents to Haj *Explore the world (tour) *Assemble an organzation to benefit the needy, the homeless, the handicapped (community wise) if all goes well am lookin abouts to franchisin it. (give something back in other words) *Visit my homeland (somalia) *Be more religious *Get married *Have kids, a dozen for all i care lool (j/k) *Be a good parent,friend and a wife *Inspire my kids to look beyond the concrete lines and help em follow their goals,dreams That about does it.

I like when the booty goes ta ta tanga tang..loool they even had sisco's song on that joint, walaahi it was funny... 1

Yeah i rememember few years ago, i used to call all over the globe with that free pc thingy...walaahi it saved us bunch of money...but the down side of it was= everytime i wanted to chat with my friends msn or yahoo, my moms would be like 'call habal habal' for me and am like damn it...why did they come up with this ****** pc calling thing lol Anywho...i wont mind callin up people if its free..shot -what more of a reason do i need.

Yeah i rememember few years ago, i used to call all over the globe with that free pc thingy...walaahi it saved us bunch of money...but the down side of it was= everytime i wanted to chat with my friends msn or yahoo, my moms would be like 'call habal habal' for me and am like damn it...why did they come up with this ****** pc calling thing lol Anywho...i wont mind callin up people if its free..shot -what more of a reason do i need.

Well, as most of the nomads, i went to prayer unforuntely not with my mommy but with my cousins and friends, seen couple people i havent seen for awhile- kinda interesting. Came from prayer, decieded to take the kids somewhere but found out it was closed, improvised and just played around with them. The second day i headed out to (beautiful) Canada Toronto,- chilled with more families and friends. Few days later, went to a eiid jam, saw one of the nomads on SOL, you know who you are lol. Had a blast, even though TORONTO PEOPLE DONT KNOW HOW TO HAVE FUN- ME AND MY GURLS MADE IT THE BEST LOL. Thats about it...soo there's the info instead of emailing you all individuals with all the lil details... take care and have a good nite ya'll Still the Brown_Sugah ya'll known before. 1

EIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID WANAGSAN EVERYONE Celebrate it, enjoy it, pig out and have fun...salam

OMG- i was watching the news last night about that particular story of eminem being a racist towards black females..and quit honestly its A LIE. WHY?: first of all, he is part of the largest growing label in the music business with DR.DRE AND 50 CENT. Secondly, its true, had you guys listen to the verses he was saying...he was trashing black women ..saying black women are bad shit and whit women are good shit...-( i agree that's wrong for him to say)...but the story behind it is that, his black gurlfriend and him broke up- hence why he is expressing his hatred on to lyrics. Anyone of us, will discriminate had we been badly hurted by someone of the opposite,..its not literally that they feel that way but more or so the expression of that particular moment.- so if he is racist, trust me, you and i are too..cuz everyone makes slurs of other racist in good humor..so whats the difference if its in a song? Thirdly, those people who are protraying this story are bunch of REJECTS...yes you heard me. And their only intension is 1)get attension 2) ruin eminem's name. So look at the stories behind it... 1)would a racist person date someone of the opposite race? 2)Would someone who is racist be in the rap industry -which is population percentage of blacks being 90% and 3)Would someone who is racist be friends with the greatest rap label and artists such as dr.dre and fifty? ---look behind the hour glass, cuz onces you see one thing as upside down, someone see it downside up.. Salamz

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Shujui couldnt agree with you more. And besides, who on earth islam or non-islam wont be with their significant other..as the ultimate connection..."marriage". Like the above people said..i personally wont either agree with not getting married. Everyone has urges, tempations fly, and i can hardly doubt that someone is out there without these humanistic feelings. Salamz

St.paulchick..sorry hon, you wanted to come, -dont worry, we'll put in priceline ticket in and we got ourselves a trip...you down for it lol. Mizz_Unique, hon, plans kulhaa? Since when were you gonna inform me of this "plan" you so formed in your head...LOl ? gurl i aint no miss cleo'- so holla .. But yeah Shukri, gurl you in sweden, go to london or holland..heard their the spots to be. 1 salamz

Shot, ramadan went by so fast this year walahai. Cant hardly believe it. But my plans as of now is basically heading to my hometown TORONTO. (representin' t.dot to the fullest wha wha lol) Inshallah, though, thanksgiving and eid are like a day apart -so that means longer time for me to be in the beautiful city. St.paulchick, dont worry hon, i'll tell you all that you are missing out on..lol and you tell me how the mall of america went lol deal? j/k. But yeah, that about does it for me...some parties here n there, ruywaid and a tour...i'll be happy as a camper lol. Salamz... B_S

Walaahi, death always makes you think twice! Illahi ha naxarsto and eh death is evitable but had given the chance, wont want it any other way.! Coming from taraweeh and during ramadan. Mashallah, may allah prevail space for them in heaven. Raxmah, dearly sorry to hear that hon. Walaahi i cant even imagine it. But stay strong and dont discontinue going to your daily taraweeh and make prayers on their behaves-as i'm sure their families are as well. Once again, wish you luck!

what if you have insommnia or simply gangs of stuff to do...then what?

Awww that was a adorable story....almost made me pull out the napkinz....as said b4 thanx for posting it. salamz

For all of you, whom had trouble reading the somali as such lool...here's its translation. Saturday 25 October 2003, 0:46 Makka Time, 21:46 GMT Immigrants routinely die in understaking the dangerous journey Related: Immigrants drown trying to reach Italy Teary tributes were paid in Rome to 13 Somali immigrants who died at sea in a desperate attempt to reach Europe's shores. Hundreds of mourners on Friday filed past their coffins, laid out in front of Rome's city hall, paying last respects to the unnamed men and woman who sought better life but fell victims to cold and hunger instead at sea. Survivors of the nightmarish 16-day voyage, rescued last Sunday by Italian coastguards, said about 50 more corpses had been dumped at sea. "I am crying for my brothers," said on Somali mourner. About 150 Somali immigrants and several hundred other mourners stood in sombre silence as 13 hearses arrived one by one and city officials placed the coffins on a raised platform. Shock The tragedy has traumatized many Italians and Rome responded with a formal ceremony to honour the dead at a vast square that was once the heart of the Roman empire. "I am crying for my brothers" Somali mourner "I came to express compassion with these people who fled their homeland in search of a better life only to find suffering and death," an elderly Roman woman said, crying and making the sign of the cross. Many Somali woman covered their faces in their headscarves, while others held high their national flag. Deaths At least 12 other African immigrants have died in two other shipwrecks off Italy this past week, prompting shrill calls for granting safe passage to immigrants. Italy's government has enacted tough legislations to discourage immigrants from sneaking in. But unmindful of the lurking dangers, rickety old boats are still leaving Tunisia and Libya on a regular basis, packed with immigrants and heading straight for Italy's shores. Many of those on board, like the 13 Somalis, never make it.

Illahi ha naxarsto ! Death is evitable so lets do the best we can for our fellow muslims during the month of ramadan...pray on their behaves...salamz

Woow cedar?- walaahi i think these people are on rampage to get ride of somalis, young, old. The somali community should protest, this is ridicious and is going out of hands...if we dont step up adn take a stand as a WHOLE...walaahi i wont be suprised if the next news headings read : elderly somali women was shot down near the intersection of cedar and riverside...matta fact, am email the somali tv's in the minneapolis area to speak about how somalis are being mistreated...instead of having the next news farax yare on... In short, am sorry for that child who lost his life and i truely hope in the month of ramadan, we 'muslims' can give our grives in our prayers. salamz

Did you know fasting 6 days after ramadan is over is measured as 'fasting for a lifetime"?==well now you know...put that information into use. salamz n ramadan kariim.

yeah appreciate it...cuz i know i need it.

Am too lazy to read the whole thing ....someone summarize it for me.

kcabuji @looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool.. cracked me up.

Originally posted by wind.talker: I used to be a traditional girl. Now, I'ma modern superwoman! Captivating Soul - When I grow up, I wanna be jus like you! :eek: sykeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Looooooooooooool, oh is that so. Apprecaite the scarsm darlin.. but keep it real. wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Bend-it-like-beckem... What's going on shawty, its been a minute since i seen ya around here..wont call it 'missin you' but still glad you're living and breathing lol. Anywho, congrats, like the rest of the nomads, you know i would of showen my support had i been there but regardless hope you nothing but the best. Keep your head high and focus. Until then, take care...ya gurl Xxxx 1