Asalaamu Calaykum Wr Wb Bulo The brother is lebanese. I think your confusing him with Yahya Ibrahim who is egyptian and also a magnificient speaker. Allah reward them both. w/salaam.

Personally I’m not a miraa chewer though a lot of my folks are keen members of the chewing club. It actually motivates some, makes them better people when they chew and of course brings out the best out of them. Khat produces excitation and increased motor activity. It is a stimulant producing a feeling of exaltation, a feeling of being liberated from space and time. It may produce extreme loquacity, inane laughing, and eventually semi coma. It may also be a euphorient and used chronically can lead to a form of delirium tremens. We can’t all say that the effects of the leaf is bad in all individuals but could say that it mainly depends on the chewer and the type of character they have. Sometimes khat produces depression, sleepiness, and then deep sleep. The chronic user tended to be euphoric continually. In rare cases the subjects became aggressive and over excited. One night a friend of the family came home and was chewing he wanted to hang his coat on a nail on the wall. He noticed there was a dark patch on the wall and tried hanging his coat but then the so called “nail” moved on to another spot and it went on for a few seconds while he followed it around LOL the nail was a fly. Now that to us who were not chewing was hilarious to say the least. It made our evening such a blast we where laughing till we went to bed. In my case I used to really enjoy the company of decent khat chewers like my uncle. I tell you the guy could build castles in the air whenever he chewed. Everyone at home would just watch him talk and turn “white to black”. It made him a real genius and I loved him for that. I wouldn’t take away khat from him because it made him a better person and brought the best out of him. We shouldn’t conclude that khat is what causes our problems rather the people who chew it. Folks need to sort out the psychological problems they have and the reasons they want to escape reality. Who says life’s easy anyway. ------------------ ("`-''-/").___..--''"`-._ `6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) (_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-' _..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' (il),-`` (li),` ((!.-` S-h-a-q-ss-ii [This message has been edited by Shaqsii (edited 03-23-2002).]

Heey, How about moi?????? The new nomad lady Well, here's my list to name a few: Macruf_Waryaa_Aqyar Motor_cycle_cruiser Libax_sanka_tabte I like your originality. Good thinking guys. As for the Nomad queens, forgive me, i don't pay that much attention to your names ------------------ Live today to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised".

Thank you Baydan and Kool kat. I'm more like interested a Somali Remedy..herbs etc. Don't want to be druged lol. Birth Control pills are out of the question. My Doc suggested once, and I refused it. I'm scared of the thing, don't want to have my tupes knoted before seeing my chance of conceiving babies. I'll maybe consider it after having few juniors I'll try the Xabad sooda and Ginger. Thanks again sisters. Keep the advice coming.

Those who call somalis Arabs, or even those who believe Somalis to be Africans could be proven wrong. We (Somalis) are not either black or arab or white as some of the acheologists seem believe too. Somalis, Nubians, Ethiopians(some), Ancient egyptians, Beja of Sudan and other similar looking societies are Monotypic. Mono-Typic people are classified as the ancient Egyptains who built the piramids and all. Egyptians were not "Negroid" feature but they were more like "caucossid" featured and Somalis have the same gene pool as Europeans. I know we are not white but I believe Somalis have nothing to do with the proper negroid population that we have witnessed My conclussion is, we are monotypic group and not black or Arabs

first of all, i guess no somali is arab. i never heard this other jabarti, maybe they just share the name.

Chain letters! Who the hell thinks that by annoying other people with stupid mail with no meaning, that they will get a wish granted, or make their long-lost love fall into their arms. Bullshit! I'm so sure that by breaking a stupid chain letter the computer gods are going to smile on me. ------------------ Live today to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised".

1:People who point at their wrist while asking for the time. I know where my watch is buddy, where the f@#k is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the bathroom is? 2:When people say, while watching a movie "Did you see that?" No dick nose, I paid $9.00 to come to the theatre and stare at the ******* ceiling up there. What did you come here for? 3:People who ask "Can I ask you a question?" Didn't really give me a choice there, did ya buddy? 4:When something is "new and improved", which is it? If it's new, then there has never been anything before it. If it's an improvement, then there must have been something before it. 5:When people ask "Can I BORROW a piece of paper?" Sure, but please don't return the favor! It's on god damn piece of paper! 6:When you are waiting for the bus and someone ask you "Did the bus come yet?" If the bus came I would not be standing here asshole! Mobb_Deep ------------------ Ambition is a poor excuse for not having enough sense to be lazy

Asalam Alaikum sisters. Just wanted to ask if there's a Somali traditional way of treating Cramps associated with the monthly cycle we go through. I've tried Paprins/Midol/etc. Nothing seems to be working for me. Every month i experience a terrible pain--bringing my chin to my knees, like a scorpion. Is there a Somali Way of treating it? I'm sure our moms dealt it in a fashionable Somali style. Thanks in advanace. Girl_in_Pain

I often wondered and was puzzled to hear and read about the history of the JABARTIS of Eritrea and the JABARTI ismaciil of Somalia. There is a striking match of the two JABARTIS, regardless of appearance, JABARTIS of eritrea trace their origin back to arabia especially Qureish(some of them) just as the darod JABARTI of Somalia. I am not darod myself but this resemblance has given me a new insight of the origins of the SOMALIS. I have long believed that the name SOMALI came to exist not long ago, and that the name somali is a combination of different people of either from arabia or even africa. do you have any suggestions? [This message has been edited by MrJibriiL (edited 03-22-2002).] [ February 26, 2003, 03:29 AM: Message edited by: Admin ]

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Islam, a religion of mercy, does not permit terrorism. In the Quran, ALLAH has said: Allah does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes. Allah loves just dealers. (Quran, 60:8) The Prophet Muhammad used to prohibit soldiers from killing women and children,1 and he would advise them: {...Do not betray, do not be excessive, do not kill a newborn child.}2 And he also said: {Whoever has killed a person having a treaty with the Muslims shall not smell the fragrance of Paradise, though its fragrance is found for a span of forty years.}3 Also, the Prophet Muhammad has forbidden punishment with fire.4 He once listed murder as the second of the major sins,5 and he even warned that on the Day of Judgment, {The first cases to be adjudicated between people on the Day of Judgment will be those of bloodshed.6}7 Muslims are even encouraged to be kind to animals and are forbidden to hurt them. Once the Prophet Muhammad said: {A woman was punished because she imprisoned a cat until it died. On account of this, she was doomed to Hell. While she imprisoned it, she did not give the cat food or drink, nor did she free it to eat the insects of the earth.}8 Jazakumllah Khayran. I really appreciate your effort. I've actually not read this message in a rush. I believe we really need to move ahead. Every Muslim indeed has a responsibility. He also said that a man gave a very thirsty dog a drink, so aLLAH forgave his sins for this action. The Prophet was asked, “Messenger of Allah, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?” He said: {There is a reward for kindness to every living animal or human.}9 Additionally, while taking the life of an animal for food, Muslims are commanded to do so in a manner that causes the least amount of fright and suffering possible. The Prophet Muhammad said: {When you slaughter an animal, do so in the best way. One should sharpen his knife to reduce the suffering of the animal.}10 In light of these and other Islamic texts, the act of inciting terror in the hearts of defenseless civilians, the wholesale destruction of buildings and properties, the bombing and maiming of innocent men, women, and children are all forbidden and detestable acts according to Islam and the Muslims. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the vast majority have nothing to do with the violent events some have associated with Muslims. If an individual Muslim were to commit an act of terrorism, this person would be guilty of violating the laws of Islam. oNe LOVE mean loving your country from heart not just mouth A SOMALIA The TREUE SOMALIAN Say No to Qabil becouse-QABIL AND QAXOTI ARE BROTHERS

Loool ....Jibril the picture you sent says all about Somalis. The picture speaks volumes.. ------------------ ("`-''-/").___..--''"`-._ `6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) (_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-' _..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' (il),-`` (li),` ((!.-` S-h-a-q-ss-ii

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you know i don't know how to say this but im not trying to sound all harsh or cruel but as i was reading the respons and your questions sis it just sound like to me that this guy doesn't even exsite is just a way for you to see how somalin guys or girls would react to this type of question,,,,you said you were 19 and go to clifornia...im not trying to diss your way of presenting you self but im just sayiing that you just sound just like some one who is not serious about things and you really don't sound like a college student,,,,this my last year of H.S and i really think you think more like younger than you really say you are but i just want to let you know taht you need to stare acting like an adult,,,if he really loves you is not about the gifts he buys you but is all about if he respects you and your religon and if he does he is would converd to Islimic religion,,,,,,,,,and don't take this the wrong way sis you letting out what is in my heart

HEY U GUYS WHAT ABOUT LAYLAJESTO!!!

ow my people i think i lost my self in Russia , tell me same thing to come back my people , now i finish my study.... i don*t see somali women last 13 years, say same thing my sister. now i neeeeeeed rest or what........... white women...... specialy Russia pur blond..... **** you niggers tell me same thing to go back home i feeeeeel home sick........ say same thing sisters....... i just wanna go back chanka to play football...... who come from Kismaanyo

i agree with motor, bachelor how can you call such person a friend, we are not nobody's cabd.you should punch him on the nose. the reason somali is in the arab league is political reason, siad needed money so he joined, but we are not arab.we share them with religion so it is logic we have many things in common. but we are africans and proud to be.by the way arabs have this cuqdad, they want to be white, arabs themselves are not happy with their color, so why on earth do we need to be one of them?. i can not wait the day we will be out of that league.

I'm happy being nappy with my wide hips and my wide nose and the rich melanin in my skin. Oh, I love putting lotion on my ashy legs. ------------------ Live today to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised".

shaqsi thanks for the informative article. Ashwaq You tryed to explain your reasons but further more you prove all the reasons why qat is social desease. Your theory is if someone is having problems they should escope reality and chew qat, now how is that a solution? if someone is going through postwar syndrome or any other psychological promblems, it will make sense for them to seek help and go to medical center or masjid. Qat has a reputation of breaking down families & lowering self-esteem, and i am not talking about last 20yrs, historicly speaking. I think if u need to kill time there is so many things u can do that are not dambi & are healthy, peace.

Somalistar If you checked any map lately the answer to your question should be easy. But some people have the tendency to confuse us with arabs, cuz of culture, reason being we share religion and long tradition of trade with arabs. Since "most" of our culture is from the quran and islam teachings, we happen to have a lot incommon with arabs, but that don't make us any less or more african. We are Africans and that's just a fact, i am not here to prove anything to anyone but who ever wants concrete evidence need to go and do research on history books and let us know your findings. peace That was just my opinion! truly yours illmatic

lol you guys are all forgetting Qaxooti Kombuter Heshay everytime I see that girl's name, makes me crack up...lol