peer pressure.....wanting to be like others, assimilating.....since women smoking in our culture is still a taboo.... :confused: ....i personally don't get it.....

^i nominate u for the award for nosiest/inquisitive person in sol....4 there isn't a topic u don't involve urself in .... :rolleyes:

lol....@jamatutu.....wow that is some devotion...for ngonge.... he must have done something to impress a brother .... :rolleyes:

wat missy ...can't handle the truth......lol....like the change of genre 2..... .....but i gotta admit...love the other stuff 2...

smoking is smoking , u can't glamorous it, whether it’s done through a golden hookah or it is wrapped in a paper…..it is still cancer .... ps....I thought that the only women who did were fat Arab women who had nothing better to do, now that their children were out of the house and their husbands had younger wives to occupy them.....that was my opinion until I went to London....and saw all these young Somali women doing with out shame and in public even more shameful.....I guess Somali people are coming up in the world....huh....what a way to go....

The Islamic Law and the Saudi Executions Since the majority of the provisions in the Saudi Penal Code are based on Islamic law, at least in theory, I would like to examine the Saudi actions under both the strict interpretations of the classic Islamic Law and in light of the expositions by the early Islamic Jurists. According to the statement by the Saudi Interior Ministry, the six Somali gangsters were convicted of “abducting and robbing taxi driversâ€. Thus, there were no allegations of murder in the statement. Now, based on the above facts, the only possible crime, under Islamic law, which these men can be charged with and which they might be found guilty of is the crime of Hirabah, a crime similar to the Highway Robbery. Linguistically (Arabic), the term Hirabah comes from the root Hariba, a verb that means to become angry and enraged. By derivation the noun harb (pl. hurub) means variously “war†and “enemy. In Islamic legal terminology, the term Hirabah is broadly defined as “spreading mischief in the land,†but its precise meaning is “killing by stealth and targeting a defenseless victim in a way intended to cause terror in society.†This crime , being one of the Hudud crimes, and its punishment is described in the holy Quran as Surah al-Maidah 5 verse 33-34 states “The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger, and strive with might and main for mischief through the land is: execution, or crufication, or the cutting off the hands and feet from opposite sides, or exile from the land: that is their disgrace in this world, and a heavy punishment is theirs in the Hereafter. Except for those who repent before they fall into the power: In that case, know that Allah is Oft-Forgiving and Most Merciful†The Jurists from the four major schools of jurisprudence in the Sunni Islam have interpreted the punishment contained in the above verse as following: (A) A Jail time or discretionary punishment (Ta’zir) not leading to death penalty but might include exile will be imposed where Hirabah was committed without seizure of property or causing death. (B) First strike: With amputation of the right hand from the wrist and the left foot from the ankle where property was seized, but death was not caused. © In the event of a Second strike, that is where the Hirabah is committed for the second time, the offender will face the imputation of the left hand from the wrist and the right foot from ankle. (D)Where murder occurs in the course of committing Hirabah but no property was seized, the offender will face the death penalty. (E) The most severe punishment will be imposed where the offender commits murder and seizes property, in which case he will face death penalty and or including crucification. In the absence of any credible and fair sentencing guidelines, appeal process and competent legal defense in the Saudi justice system, the Saudi executions are, therefore, from Islamic law perspective, unusual, appallingly inhumane, cruelly disproportionate punishment to the crimes allegedly committed by these young men. I am not questioning the solemn duty of the Saudi government to protect its citizens and maintain law and order rather, my point is that even under the most strict Islamic law interpretations, the charges brought against these young men carry maximum punishment of amputation of their hands and legs and NOT executions. I wonder if the Saudi authorities would find the guts to impose the same punishment had the offenders were its own citizens or those of powerful foreign country, a sad fact that speaks volumes about the state of administration of justice in the Muslim world today! this is from an article wrtten by....Abdul Wahid SheikhOsman is an Adjunct Professor at the Law School of the University of Minnesota E-mail: Shei0038@umn.edu web page

why?......it doesn't have to be family ..... to realize the tragedy.....that is war

lol.....phanta.....touch them...is that possible?...acuuduki... ff.....the lady doth protest much...... ps...bisharo....i thought it was women who got better with age.....and men just aged ...

thanks dear.....plan on over medicating myself and then vegetating infront of the tv.....instead of doing home work.... ps.....ceaser salad and chai tea.....yum..

layzie.....dear, wateva list I choose to appear on is my prerogative, and the only thing u should be interested in are the lists that ur name will be on....as contradictory as ever.....on one article says one thing where as another says something else entirely.....how could u argue effectively ..... If u "flip-flopping"...all over the place.... u either admire the woman and assume anybody who isn't an avid as u r is jealous and envious or say what u mean...rather than attacking other oppinions....if u dont care about her.....then don't worry about wat we say about her.....capiche :rolleyes:

still .....like them to be young enough to keep up with me.....

sorry phanta , to each his own.....if u like old timers that is cool.....but like a said....already got a daddy..... and don't want to change diapers for an old foggy any time soon....

wishing him all the best......

rudy... SO A XALIMO HAS TO BE THE FIRST ONE WHO DESECRATES HER OWN dhiin/dhaqan. she is an indivitual and and does not represent the rest of the somali woman populus..... :rolleyes: so i resent that u would imply that somali woman r easily influenced or group us with these truely misguided few.... :mad:

lol.....anything older that 25 is old......and am sure mushy tushies......start at 30....

no wonder the photographe commited suicide how could he have left the poor little girl out there with the vulture waiting 4 it to perish......subxana'allah.....may allah bring peace and raxma to all this countries that r suffering from the igonarance of man.... insha'allah....i don't think that humanity or compassion should just be reserved to those of our country everyone deserves mercy and sympathy from all of us....isn't islam that teaches us to be compassionate to all and not just muslims....and for God's sake they r just children....have mercy...

not many.....maybe a couple of times.....until i got what i wanted..... ....why did u do the same thing?

right am in the library ....but as am sick as a dog i should be in bed at my mom's house, getting pampered....my sinuses are killing....this damn seattle weather is got me down.....and i have tons of lab work.....so am generally crunky and should have a sign that says....caution:mad and crunky woman about ....for the sake of others

what is this with older men.....i already have a daddy and don't another.... :rolleyes: ps....besides older men have mushy tushies, yuck

......it seems to me anybody accusing ppl of hating on ayan hersi...is just arguing for argument sake, and has nothing to add to or apparently is ignorant of the actions of this woman ....4 if they knew what she had done they would have never in suited that anybody would ever want to be anywhere near her, forget about being in her shoes... as she has neither accomplished anything nor has anything to be influential for... she is just notorious for being ignorant and quite the spokes person for a cause that has brought nothing but shame and infamy upon her religion, culture and family, a cause that she nothing to gain from, a cause that is using her to further its nefarious sabotage of the Islam religion, and she is the spokes person for this....if influential means being quite the "patsy" or "sheep" for a cause that has nothing to do with u and wants to harm the believes we should hold dear...then please I would rather wallow in obscurity....and forever shun being influential... as I would never want to appear any list that has George w. Bush....as one of its members... :rolleyes:

Harry Potter Harry Potter Gifted and studious, you willingly approach the perils ahead with the help of your talents and friends. I don't go looking for trouble. Trouble usually finds me. Harry Potter is a character in the Harry Potter series.

According to studies, the first letter of your first name reveals your sexual identity ... Ladies I don�t know about yall but I am searching for guys by their first names now. I will preferably be searching for �J� names and avoiding �G� names. LOL -A- You are not particularly romantic, but you are interested in action. You mean business. With you, what you see is what you get. You have no patience for flirting and can't be bothered with someone who is trying to be coy, cute, demure, and subtly enticing. You are an up front person. When it comes to sex, it's action that counts not obscure hints. Your mate's physical attractiveness is important to you. You find the chase and challenge of the "hunt" invigorating. You are passionate and sexual as well as being much more adventurous than you appear; however, you do not go around advertising these qualities. Your physical needs are your primary concern. -B- You give off vibes of lazy sensuality. You enjoy being romanced, wined, and dined. You are very happy to receive gifts as an _expression of the affection of your lover. You want to be pampered and know how to pamper your mate. You are private in your _expression of endearments and particularly when it comes to lovemaking. You will hold off until everything meets with your approval. You can control your appetite and abstain from sex if need be. You require new sensations and experiences. You are willing to experiment. -C- You are a very social individual, and it is important to you to have a relationship. You require closeness and togetherness. You must be able to talk to your sex partner before, during, and after. You want the object of your affection to be socially acceptable and good looking. You see your lover as a friend and companion. You are very sexual and sensual, needing someone to appreciate and almost worship you. When this cannot be achieved, you have the ability to go for long periods without sexual activity. You are an expert at controlling your desires and doing without. -D- Once you get it into your head that you want someone, you move full steam ahead in pursuit. You do not give up your quest easily. You are nurturing and caring. If someone has a problem, this turns you on. You are highly sexual, passionate, loyal, and intense in your involvement, sometimes possessive and jealous. Sex to you is a pleasure to be enjoyed. You are stimulated by the eccentric and unusual, having a free and open. -E- Your greatest need is to talk. If your date is not a good listener, you have trouble relating. A person must be intellectually stimulating or you are not interested sexually. You need a friend for a lover and a companion for a bedmate. You hate disharmony and disruption, but you do enjoy a good argument once in a while it seems to stir things up. You flirt a lot, for the challenge is more important than the sexual act for you, but once you give your heart away, you are uncompromisingly loyal. When you don't have a good lover to fall asleep with, you will fall asleep with a good book. (Sometimes, in fact, you prefer a good look.) -F- You are idealistic and romantic, putting your lover on a pedestal. You look for the very best mate you can find. You are a flirt, yet once committed, you are very loyal. You are sensuous, sexual, and privately passionate. Publicly, you can be showy, extravagant, and gallant. You are born romantic. Dramatic live scenes are your favorite fantasy pastime. You can be a very generous lover. -G- You are crap in bed! ( Remember....I didn't write this!!!! LOL) -H- You seek a mate who can enhance your reputation and earning ability. You will be very generous to your lover once you have attained a commitment. Your gifts are actually an investment in your partner. Before the commitment, though, you tend to be frugal in your spending and dating habits and equally cautious in your sexual involvement. You are a sensual and patient lover. -I- You have a great need to be loved, appreciated...Even worshipped. You enjoy luxury, sensuality, and pleasures of the flesh. You look for lovers who know what they are doing. You are not interested in an amateur, unless that amateur wants a tutor. You are fussy and exacting about having your desires satisfied. You are willing to experiment and try new modes of sexual -expression. You bore easily and thus require sexual adventure and change. You are more sensual than sexual, but you are sometimes downright lustful. -J- You are totally marvelous! -K- You can be very romantic, attached to the glamour of love. Having a partner is of paramount importance to you. You are free in your expression of love and are willing to take chances, try new sexual experiences and partners, and provided it's all in good taste. Brains turn you on. You must feel that your partner is intellectually stimulating; otherwise you will find it difficult to sustain the relationship. You require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know that you're being appreciated. -L- You are very romantic, idealistic, and somehow you believe that to love means to suffer. You wind up serving your mate or attracting people who have unusual troubles. You see yourself as your lover's savior. You are sincere, passionate, lustful, and dreamy. You can't help falling in love. You really enjoy stimulating yourself, though you are fairly new to it. You fantasize and get turned on by movies and magazines. You do not tell others of this secret life, nor of your sexual fantasies. -M- You are emotional and intense. When involved in a relationship, you throw your entire being into it. Nothing stops you; there are no holds barred. You are all consuming and crave someone who is equally passionate and intense. You are willing to try anything and everything. Your supply of sexual energy is inexhaustible. You are very social and sensual; you enjoy flirting and also enjoy mothering your mate. -N- You need constant stimulation because you bore quickly. You can handle more than one relationship at a time with ease. You believe in total sexual freedom. You are willing to try anything and everything. Your supply of sexual energy is inexhaustible. You are a flirt, yet once committed, you are very loyal. You are sensuous, sexual, and privately passionate. Publicly, you can be showy, extravagant, and gallant. You are born romantic. Dramatic love scenes are your favorite fantasy pastime. You can be a very generous lover. -O- You are very interested in sexual activities yet secretive and shy about your desires. You can re-channel much of your sexual energy into making money and/or seeking power. You can easily have extended periods of celibacy. You are a passionate, compassionate, sexual lover, requiring the same qualities from your mate. Sex is serious business; thus you demand intensity and diversity, and are willing to try anything or anyone. Sometimes your passions turn to possessiveness, which must be kept in check. -P- You are very conscious of social proprieties. You wouldn't think of doing anything that might harm your image or reputation. Appearances count, therefore, you require a good-looking partner. You also require an intelligent partner. Oddly enough, you may view your partner as your enemy; A good fight stimulates those sex vibes. You are relatively free of sexual hang-ups. You are willing to experiment and try new ways of doing things. You are very social and sensual; you enjoy flirting and need a good deal of physical gratification. -Q- You require constant activity and stimulation. You have tremendous physical energy. It is not easy for a partner to keep up with you, sexually or otherwise. You are an enthusiastic lover and tend to be attracted to people of other ethnic groups. You need romance, hearts and flowers, and lots of conversation to turn you on and keep you going. -R- You are a no-nonsense, action-oriented individual. You need someone who can keep pace with you and who is your intellectual equal the smarter the better. You are turned on more quickly by a great mind than by a great body. However, physical attractiveness is very important to you. You have to be proud of your partner. You are privately very sexy, but you do not brag, you are willing to serve as teacher. Sex is important; you can be a very demanding playmate. -S- You are secretive, self-contained, and shy. You are very sexy, sensual, and passionate, but you do not let on to this.Only in intimate privacy will this part of your nature reveal itself. When it gets down to the nitty-gritty, you are an expert. You know all the little tricks of the trade, can play any role or any game, and take your love life very seriously. You don't fool around. You have the patience to wait for the right person to come along. -T- You are very sensitive, private, and sexually passive; you like a partner who takes the lead. Music, soft lights and romantic thoughts turn you on. You fantasize, but do not tend to fall in and out of love easily. When in love, you are romantic, idealistic, mushy, and extremely intense. You enjoy having your senses and your feelings stimulated, titillated, and teased. You are a great flirt. You can make your relationships fit your dreams, oftentimes all in your own head. -U- You are enthusiastic and idealistic when in love. When not in love, you are in love with love, always looking for someone to adore. You see romance as a challenge. You are a roamer and need adventure, excitement, and freedom. You deal in potential relationships. You enjoy giving gifts and enjoy seeing your mate looking good. Your sex drive is strong and you desire instant ratification. You are willing to put your partner's pleasures above your own. -V- You are individualistic, and you need freedom, space, and excitement. You wait until you know someone well before committing yourself. Knowing someone means psyching him out. You feel a need to get into his head to see what makes him tick. You are attracted to eccentric types. Often there is an age difference between you and your lover. You respond to danger, thrills, and suspense. The gay scene turns you on, even though you yourself may not be a participant. -W- You are very proud, determined, and you refuse to take no for an answer when pursuing love. Your ego is at stake. You are romantic, idealistic, and often in love with love itself, not seeing your partner as he or she really is. You feel deeply and throw all of yourself into your relationships. Nothing is too good for your lover. You enjoy playing love games. -X- You need constant stimulation because you bore quickly. You can handle more than one relationship at a time with ease. You can't shut off your mind. You talk while you make love. You can have the greatest love affairs, all by yourself, in your own head. -Y- You are sexual, sensual, and very independent. If you can't have it your way, you will forget the whole thing. You want to control your relationships, which doesn't always work out too well. You respond to physical stimulation, enjoy necking and spending hours just touching, feeling and exploring. However, if you can spend your time making money, you will give up the pleasures of the flesh for the moment. You need to prove to yourself and your partner what a great lover you are. You want feedback on your performance. You are an open, stimulating, and romantic. What are you?? Is it true for you? -F- You are idealistic and romantic, putting your lover on a pedestal. You look for the very best mate you can find. You are a flirt, yet once committed, you are very loyal. You are sensuous, sexual, and privately passionate. Publicly, you can be showy, extravagant, and gallant. You are born romantic. Dramatic live scenes are your favorite fantasy pastime. You can be a very generous lover. lol.....

actually i do agree with the assesment of the test.....i toatally forgot wat ur future aspirations were.....future mr. MP.....forgot about that....

horn.....u suprise me.....would have figured u for a abe lincoln......

Unbelievable, r we so unsympathetic…..that we don’t see the misfortunate that has happened to these ppl, but rather judge them and show our “disapprovalâ€â€¦â€¦r any of us that perfect that we feel that we should sit in judgement of their actions….have mercy…..and let Allah subxanaah waata’allah….take care of them….