The child got raped in a toilet! A damn toilet! The poor child would have overcome this ordeal much quicker had the attack taken place in the honeymoon penthouse in the local Sheraton Hotel. It's that kinda irreverent sarcasm that gets you in trouble. You wanna comment on what you call "shameless sensationalising", write a damn article on it. Using the boy's plight to get your point across is beyond callous. As the war-cry goes: CEEB, CEEB, CEEB

Juxa, Child Abuse and Molestation takes place everywhere. Even in Islamic countries. Even in Makkah. Even during the Tawaaf. You can't pin a geographical location on sick minds. I've heard stories of systematic child abuse taking place in the Saudi elementary/junior high grades. If I had it my way, The appropriate punishment would involve a blunt rock and a blowtorch. And a free weekend. Human rights be damned.

................And another potenial thread-of-the-year disintegrates due to feminist pride and cries of "LABELING.. LABELING AT SIX O'CLOCK". Always gotta ruin it don'cha, lassie

You sarcasm a) is lost on nobody, b) lacks that ooomph factor. Lessons are in short order. That aside, Tryna facilitate a discussion here, lassie( Aerosmith sounds too Scottish, you will understand I hope ?). Will it be Sister-Resistor-Transistor ?

^^ Anytime, Now that's it clear and less intimidating, How would you classify yourself ?

^^ Online Anonymity: Brings out the 'beast' in us.

The Sisterhood of Woman's Suffrage doth protest too much. At my school, Sisters, Transistors, and Resistors is pretty much accurate. Reality bites, huh. Nur, make a category for the guys. One of the unwritten rules on SOL: Appease the Feminists This should explain the enginering terminology: Originally posted by Baashi: Now, let me help out the ones who have little understanding about the terms used in this creative post. Resistors and Transistors are electrical components that control the follow of electrical current. The former resist the follow of the current and the later modulates and/or controls the follow of the current. Nur?s theory as I understood it substitutes the attitude of the Hijab dress code as the current these component are meant to control. Sister is the one who embraces Hijab wholeheartedly. They are perfect conductors. No resistance there. Transistor is the one whose taste of Hijab as the best dress code is modulated by the fashion of the day. She acts as a switch controlling the dress taste according to which fashion is in or which one is out! Resistor is the one who just cannot imagine herself as a veiled sister. The four-yard yellow, kaki, or black wardrobe just does not cut it for her (perception being the wardrobe are limited to these). In addition, the Levi jeans and ?cabaya? is one step short from the glory so I might as well go for it, she reasons. All these pretty curves have to be revealed for all to see...the natural beauty must be enhanced with Western product and it must be celebrated and showcased! The effect is undeniable: heads turn...attention, compliments, etc.

^^ Engage the topic and contribute, will ya. If you think them stale one-liners are witty, think again.

A friend of mine took it upon himself to "islamisize" Nas's *If I ruled the world*. Here goes: Imagine beards and hijabs in the streets without bigots harassin The sound of adhan maxin, Muslims re-laxin The kafir rule would be a has been Imagine morality when we raise our sons and daughters Check the brothers, calm like the waters Everyone respect their mothers You think I'm crazy, evi-den-ta-ly It's elementary, this will happen eventually Imagine zakat for the poor Gross injustice no more, Islamic thought be the core No CIA at the door, Masjids on every block, galore No more drunk drivers, no rough riders No more indecent encounters This will become a society, based on morality Reads the graffiti, "Islam = Prosperity" If Islam ruled the world! Imagine that There'd be justice for their crimes (I'd love it love it baybayyy) If Islam ruled the world! Imagine that In these last days and times Mass conversion, black, latino and anglo-saxon No more gangtas taxin None of that homo mass sin Imagine the right education, free tuition These are the goals of the Islamic mission So many years of depression make me vision The humble livin, type of place to raise kids in Imagine the awras covered, sisters unbothered Orphans mothered and fathered Imagine love amongst the neighbours, not just for favours But cuz that the kinda thing that brings us pleasures This is how it is when Islam controllin, justice rollin Hope and faith we still holdin We instil these values in the children we moldin If Islam ruled the world! Imagine that There'd be justice for their crimes (I'd love it love it baybayyy) If Islam ruled the world! Imagine that In these last days and times I know you love this story of how there will be times of no worry Respect and peace mandatory, celebration of the Islamic glory Allah willin, we'll stop sinnin, this is the way to victory Muslims awake we gotta a lot at stake Make no mistake, checkmate, we got our own state Wait, let us congregate and pray for a better fate Imagine everyone greets with peace, united like the geese We be all sportin M Gear fleece, no more brutality from the police If Islam ruled the world and everything in it, sky's the limit If we sub-mit, Allah will bless to the infinite Imagine, no more famine, no pimpin or huslin No time for judgin, time is runnin, prepare cuz death is comin See the motivation, when you use imagination Just imagine the creation of an Islamic nation. If Islam ruled the world! Imagine that There'd be justice for their crimes (I'd love it love it baybayyy) If Islam ruled the world! Imagine that In these last days and times To the Reform-Islam Camp: I know the above is a horrific scenario to you. The idea of Hijaab reigning supreme is terrifying, no ? Don't get your panties all tied up tho, you probably won't witness it in your lifetime. Unfortunately.

^^ How'd the McDonald TV ad go ? I'm Luuuuvin' it Unearth more e-Nuri articles, good Nur. President Abdullah Tannenbaum !. Howsa about: Bilaal Frist, Jaabir Allen, Raa'id Guliani, Junaid McCain, and Habeebah Clinton. All rumoured to be running for President in 2008.

"Hate it or Love it, Islam's on top/ And it's gon shine homey, until your heart stops" Excellent piece, Nur. One particular quote stands out: "Islamic rebirth is a must and coming, the rebirth will be accompanied by birth labor, and the birthing labor will be painful" For all the bitter haters, secular reformists, and unwashed masses of intellectual-dom: It would behoove you to read and re-read that quote, as it will affect you directly in years/decades/ and centuries to come. Hate it or love it, Private Islam is on the forward march: BOOOOOOOOO. Be afraid, be very afraid :cool:

England Girl, In case you do go out, Keep your eyes peeled for Shaykh Shaq and Akh Brothaman. They're expanding their party-crashing gig. Goin' worldwide with it. . They're cool tho. No fire-and-brimstone here. For the ladies, it's all Ukhtii this and Ukhtii that. Straight shooters too. Expect a "So Ukhtii, what's your Wali's number". :cool:

High contrast color film- The better for the world to see in magnified detail, the final throes of a modern-day Pharoah: The gaping mouth gasping for air, hands outstretched begging for succor, that smug we'll-smoke'em-out smirk replaced by a long drawn-out death shriek.

It be a different issue if a sheikh came to a party where i payed with my own money,let him come to me @the club, i will ask the DJ to play 'Move B!tch,get out the way' thenwill see what Luda meant when he said 'Throw em Bows' With all due-respect to your two-piecing skills, I'm not so sure you would wanna bang with a Shaq-sized Ex-Con revert who's on fi'yah. One finger-snap from the Shaykh, and you'd be singin' "Kismaaayoo, Alla' Kismaayoo" The ISNA guys took one good look at Brotha Mountain knew what time it was: Swallow your pride and LISTEN to the Shaykh drop some knowledge :cool:

Originally posted by Naku Penda Piya: I don't think I have ever met a more pretentious, self-appreciating person then this Ngone dude in my entire life, on the net or otherwise. To place yourself "ahead" or "above" people on this forum, labelling them as "lacking intelligent capacity" and not understanding, because they don't agree with or bow down to you, isn't smart. Ok, G'day ya'll. Abti Ngonge, Not to hit a man while he's down and beleaguered from all sides , but you must agree with me that there is something wrong with your online persona. Surely all those voices of condemnation can't be out to get you. Nor can you dismiss it as sly underhand digs. There comes a time in a man's life when he must re-think his entire approach. That time has come for you on SOL. Ask yourself: Why am I always harping on Mullahs(fake or otherwise). Why must I always obliterate those who disagree with me ? and finally, Is this the advent of Mid-life crisis ? (Ok that last one was a joke, forka ha tuurin ) I don't think the problem is with your ideas or liberalistic Reform Islam platform, but your online persona's approach(notice I said online, not you). Castro is the most controversial member on SOL (thus far), but he remains wildly popular because of his self-deprecating wit and his "Be easy/Keep it moving" philosophy. I think it'd be fair to say Castro has zero ego.(or damn near close) If you re-think and re-invent Ngonge(and tear a few pages outa Castro's book), you just might make it here ----> Originally posted by Naku Penda Piya: Long live Fidel!

God bless the 'religous extremists' :cool: (code word for steady deenin' main men) This reminds me of an incident that happened in Chicago over the Labour Day weekend during the big ISNA convention. They got this thing called Club ISNA, kinda like a after-party for liberated convention-goers. Alcohol, dance floor, and the cubby-holes in the back for 'privacy'. Anyway, This one Akh I know got together 5 other young bucks and decided to crash the party: Da'wah time, baby They went in and latched on to the first brother they saw. Ironically, he had a magnificent beard. I'm talkin bout chest length !. Beard-man told them to get outa his face, Akhs said they were gonna stick to him like butter on toast for the rest of the night. Forget about action t'night . Beard-man calls his friends who fall back after seeing the brothers(two were Shaq-sized). Long story short, they had a long heart to heart talk right there in the club. The words 'haraam', 'aakhira', and 'death' were mentioned several times. Nothing scarier than being preached to by your own peers about death and Day of judgement, in a club of all places. Moral of Story: Strong-armed da'wah tactics can be mighty effective at times. Having two ex-con reverts for back-up doesn't hurt either.

Thanks Mursal, The benfits are pretty good for students and service in AmeriCorps would make any postgrad application/resume shine. Good lookin out.

^^ Hear, Hear. It was even worse during the Abbasid-era Caliphs. Then, in order to meet with the Caliph/King, you'd have to walk up to him, kneel, bow down till you're in the 'sujood' position and kiss the ground. This new decree from the Saudi King is a positive sign.

Um..I dunno? Maybe because I don't like highly gutless people? Go figure, lad. That's a direct provocation, O White, Blessed, Fair Maiden. But as a ranking Gentleman of the First Order, I cannot take offense and will respond with a smile that will melt even the most coldest of hearts:

^^ Relax, lassie. If he's not complaining, why should you ?

Then again, personal attacks have become quite popular on SOL recently, haven't they? Things to do if you can't take the heat: get outa the kitchen/don't tickle the dragon/rent thicker skin. ^^ Now who's signature was that ?

Ok, Folks. This thread has gone on for 7 pages now. Time to do the recap and after-action report. It started off as a regular "Weird news of the day' item when this here quote set things on fire: Originally posted by Castro: But I've been to gay pride parades before (as a viewer, not a participant) and I see the list of sponsoring companies and think good for them. They're here and they're queer. Who am I to judge? Needless to say, That is a classical come-lynch-me line. So we upped and lynched him, although he put up one helluva fight. GLAD peeps will certainly reward his effort and passion. The one suprising factor was the number of Nomads who were either incredibly neutral or decidedly 'pro-tolerance'. Amazing ! Here's a brief recap of where some Nomads stand: Stop Deviants Now (unequivocally condemn it/zero tolerance): Xiin Kashafa Conspiracy 7 of Nine MR O Baashi Viking Liiban Animal Farm La Femme All stalwart nomads with their heads screwed on straight(pun not intended) Tolerate N' Accept Crowd: Castro Foxy Brown Ceebla Johnny B Kreepy Kid Didn't know we had this much diversity on SOL. We even got liberals

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Castro, Pure speculation on my part, but I'd guess that the dog and the master are inseparable, Why else would someone inquire about the sexual orientation of his pet. :eek: Somebody call the RSPCA

Abti, Isn't it telling that after 6 pages, you're perhaps the only Nomad not to venture an opinion ? Rail agaisnt Viking, Knock Kashafa, and Chummy-Chum-Chum with Castro, all that begs the question: where's the beef ? For or Against ?( Or haunted by the phrase he coined: Obtuse Fence-Sitter. Karma, Abti, Karma ) You call me a Pseudo-Mullah for opposing homosexuality for *check this* religous reasons. That could actually be a prime candidate for Most Idiotic Comment of the year come December '05 and we're doing the annual SOL dig-up-dirt thread. But I digress. Aight, Fine. Where do you stand ? Please do tell. Or Bounce. Silence on an issue this grave is akin to assent. No, I'm not implying you're a 'Bikrah'