Walaalo Nur, Allah Alone knows your heart and sincerty. if your work is to please Him Alone then continue with your works, we so need the likes of you. And i disagree with u walaalo, we shouldn't only follow the past scholars, but anyone who is caller to Islam-as long as that call is in line with Qu'ran and Sunna. And I wish the best for you walaalo. Knowledge is everything, to say something without proper knowledge when it comes to religious matters is considered sin. You have good character walaalo, an attribute that is missing from many somali men, and I say kudos to u walaalo. Salaamz

Pls don't come on here and critique Br. Nur when you on here proclaiming proudly that you are in a 'non-martial' relationship. Just a word of caution! Amazing! Incredible! I am glad I read Nur's comments first(feel little nice), or else I would curse the shit out of u. Does that make u feel hard sad little man? If u even dared say something like that against me in my hood your *** would be jumped. Pathetic piece shit you are. Accusing someone of haraam who is chaste is considered a crime in Islam u know. What is this badiyo? If u marry someone without getting to know them in yo hood then good for u, many of us don't do like that brotha. Salaamz Oh Lord i am really not mean person, men like u get under my skin I feel sorry for the woman that marries ur sorry *** . ps:thanks to rest.

Salaamz everyone, Summer break is almost here can't wait! insha'allah I am going to London, UK this summer me and my boo, and my cousin. But we are going to stay with my uncle n his family(boring middle aged guy ), people that live in London, where are the hot spots for young people to hit and have fun? Help sista out. I plan to get cronked-halal way that is. Ps: Any plans nomads come summer time?

J. Lee walaalo, congrats to your "future sister in-law", inshaallah may she make it, and all of us in this struggle. I can't not say enough how much we need our people in the health fields-our peple die daily on preventive diseases, malnutrition, unacceptable i say! If we don't help our people, who will? J.Lee walaalo if this is your passion, I say pursue it. It wont be easy. But where there is a will there is way. I was trying to network with somalis in medical field. In all of the US, I just know of one brother who made it. Inshallah in the future there will be more of us. Good luck to all the students out there, finals are almost here. Nameless-accounting does interests some malis. Walaalo u have one life to live, do what makes u happy and work hard in your education. Salaamz SB-How cute.

Salaamz Honesita, sister i got soo caught up. I wont make any excuses (even though i feell they are justified)but my schedule is crazzzzzzzy. Unfortunately abaayo i won't be able to attend. InshaAllah if you are alreadly here and u need assistance in anything sister just let me know. I'll pm you the number. Salaamz, may Allah make u sucessful walaalo and all of our people in the struggle. Salaamz

Salaamz Brother Nur, Walaalo I thank you for your response and in the manner you responded-it shows great deal of your character. And I most say as a Somalian woman I am very proud of you in the way you responded, and I know some of our brothers would feel threatened or responded negatively. So kudos to you walaalo. My intention was not to be rude, I tend to be suspiouse of people when it comes to Islam cause these days we have people who have given themselves the authority to speak for Islam without any knowledge. Out all the personalities here on SOL, you are unique in that the rest share their opinions but you go a little further and are educating. So I was concerned, since I think when it comes to teaching Islam one should have proper knowledge. Maybe I jumped the gun, maybe. But that comment about prayer made me even more suspiouse of you. I still await your answer on that. About the comment of herds, walaalo that was not a personal attack against anyone since I don’t know any of the personalities here. The meaning of herd is he who follows someone blindly. Because someone comes across as knowledgeable, likeable, and honest is not good enough reason to believe in their words without critical thinking, without knowing their education background, qualifications. If your “followers†are aware of your works, your knowledge of the deen then that comment is not towards them, and they need not feel upset. In no way am I saying we shouldn’t reminder each other of Islam, and give each other advice-that is part of iman. In regards to Islam we should be ever watchful. Someone can say 99% truth, you come accustomed to their honesty and they can lie in that 1% and lead you astray. I am not saying that is what is happening here, you have already gained my respect walaalo but generally, I am saying to the Muslims arm yourselves with proper alim. And walaalo, “my record†is with Allah Only not with mere human beings, and I don’t and will never seek forgiveness of anyone I had no intention of offending, my comments were general not personal. STOIC, walaalo there is an ocean of difference in the way you responded to my comment and that of brother Nur. Walaalo I do understand you may have felt I was targeting you and that was not my intention. Walaalo in this day and age following someone who comes across as “knowledgeable†is inadequate. When it comes to Islam, those whose advice you take you should know there alim level, background, ect, and you yourself should educate yourself on Islam properly as all of us should. I am not saying giving each other advice is wrong, It was general comment I made. And brother I do not take issue with Islam, Islam is my badge my love and my pride, I take issue with men who have given themselves authority to speak for Islam without any adequate training but few lectures attended, articles read on google, few hadiths read here n there, few books-and they have made themselves sheik. In the old days, it took decades to study Islam and in a proper way. And yes walaalo, I do need “fresh orientation of the faith of Islamâ€, as all of us should. We are all ignorant of Islam yet satisfied with little knowledge we have and think we are “holy†and have authority. We shouldn’t be satisfied, but we should learn our faith and seek knowledge the proper way. Salaamz

Salamz Nur, Sorry if I come across rude in this "happy community" of yours in SOL, but who is exactly are you? and do these herds that follow you blindly and ask you for advice on personal issues, religious matters know you, your education in the diin, your qualifications, credentials…? You are coming across to me as someone who is acting like a sheik, Allah knows best, but to me you can say whatever you want on religious matters you will not be taken seriously by me, unless your education background in Islam backs it up. Please do tell me is it something that I don’t know, are you the SOL appointed sheik-if so then tell us of your credentials, or a wanabe that enforced himself in that position. In other posts you are discussing sciences of Hadith, which takes decades to study, and I didn’t see any sources given by you, so you are telling me you wrote. Plz do inform me is there something I don’t know. I have to run to class now, I don’t mean to sound rude but I am concerned since I see the areas you are talking about especially science of hadiths, figh as scared ground, areas that not every BOB should partake in or takes jabs at. Salamz

Girl, I feel you. They drive me nuts. I am not married, but I am in committed relationship with a wonderful guy and am close with his family. I don't plan on getting married anytime soon due to my studies, and he respects that and will wait. But, and big But his parents ahhh. He told me how they trying to convince him, to convince me marriage now, or else.... i luv them, they family but damn they all up in our business. And yes they will be up in your business, thats just a fact. Walal I think in the end it all comes down to you and your boo and how you deal with it. Not just inlaws, but ppl especially our folk will try to run your life, when u getting married, damn u been married for a yr wheres the baby, is she fertile yadya yadya. Happens all the time, but liv your life, but by all means respect though. Salamz n best wishes to you.

In the early days of Islam, bedouins used to make a deal with threProphet before becoming Muslims, strange as their conditions may seem by todays unwise wadaads being hard on newbies, a Bedouin requested that he is exempted from prayers and Zakat to become Muslim, the Prophet accepted it saying that once he feels it he would do it voluntarily, to which the Bedouin eventually conformed, another Bedouin asked, that he would pray, but without Rukuuc, again he was accepted, and more funny deals like these, the moral: With the serious buyer, rules can be bent to suit them, but not those wishy washy friends of yours. wait, am reading this correctly. Your telling me a man came to the Prophet on him be peace, requested he doesn't pray and the Prophet accepted? Do I have this correct. Plz tell me because that is shocking :eek: . No i don't want you tell me plz show me the proof. Secondly, I was agreeing with your comments until..... who are you to suggest what a woman can and can't wear, or how many meters she most have on her clothing. Last time I read the Qu'ran, clothing/hijaba was not specfic and it is up to the woman to decide what she wants wear as long as it islamic which is loose fitting. Layzie, sister girl I totally agree with u. Many sisters I know act like that, put on hijab, next week take it off. I had non-muslim friend tell me how she even felt they were hypocrites and felt digusted by them. I think that is worse, then the sister that doesn't choose to wear hijab at all. May Allah guide us All. Salamz

Salamz Why would hijabi go to club in first place, never heard of such thing. Prepared to be bored with my rambling Every girl/woman has her opinions on why she chooses to wear hijab or not. I have lived both sides of this story. When we came to this country I was only four years old, and I started kindergarten in public school with little hijab on. My parents never told me the significance or the meaning on why I had to wear hijab-I just did and I never questioned it. Although the kidz at my school were little afraid at first since I was different, with my personality and friendliness I quickly won over many friends. I played sports, and was tomboy, and hung out with many different people, they saw me after they got to know me and looked past at this cloth on my head. However as I got older and entered junior high, things started to change. My tomboy days were gone, I started wearing the tight jeans, v-neck shirts, u know the clothes other girlz at school had on, and of course I still had hijab-but the in style hijab that matches all the outfits,-nothing was Islamic about it. I and everyone was admiring my beauty. Why I still had hijab on, or the meaning of hijab I still didn’t know. Even with this hijab, I was still treated like the other girlz. I ended up throwing away hijab start of ninth grade- high school the most important years of your life so we thought. And O the attention from the boys was the best, I thought I was the sht. To look good cost money too, mama’s money. All those clothes, shoes, jewels, makeup, and self-absorption I had, my goodness. And the insecurities, constantly on the mirror, always trying to outdo the other chick was work too. I was constantly invited to dates, parties, football games-more opportunities to lead me to haram and harm. Anyway for some reason although with all the popularity and everything at school, I felt empty. We all know at high school yrs all that matters is friends and popularity. The summer after junior year I began to study Islam rigorously. Slowly iman began to enter my heart. Notice-Iman first. I began to bring Islam back in my life. Then came hijab, was it difficult to put it on-no not this time because I finally knew what it meant now. I stopped wearing the hip huggers, tight shirts, revealing clothes. Put on Islamic attire with hijab. What was surprising to me was, this was more then clothes it was attitude change not just from me but those around me. Hijab and its ideals (Islam) gave me self-respect, worth, true beauty, confidence, strength, gone were the insecurities, pettiness, selfishness I had before. I felt like greater person, a whole no longer empty. My Islam gave me better purpose in life, that this was greater then me, I no longer needed the attention of guys or to outdo other girls, my mission was greater then this. With hijab I received much respect from people especially the boys, they never even dared to say curse words around me or to speak to me or about me in negative way as they did about the other girls. I was save from the constant requests for dates or parties which can led one to haram, as many girlz in my high school went through getting pregnant, boyfriend sleeping with them, next week with other chick-O how Islam has given me Honor. Hijab made me a phenomenal woman, it is my power my strength, and I thank Allah for Islam. I can’t overemphasis the importance of Iman, with Iman nothing is difficult. Hijab is our badge just like policeman’s badge it will serve its purpose-RESPECT, PROTECTION. Sorry guys I rambled, I couldn't stop myself. Peace and Luv

No pre-meds among all these nomads. What's up people, we need somali doctors!

this sucks

Salamz sisters, sisters mashaAllah, the positive energy and attitude you have is contagious. I usually get many invites to seminars, classes, lectures on the deen but I end up not going to most of them due to my studies, crazy schedule (i know that sounds bad). acudu billah, I seek in Allah's refuge. I wish people like you went to my university, its hard to find positive energy these days. Honestia walal this class on Fiqh of love greatly interests me most, I felt like the seminar was written for me. I am seriously considering it.....I let you know inshaAllah. I have until 7th to register. And I would also like to meet you sis. Your planning on staying here in indy for two weeks? Walal, if you need anything just let me know. And inshaAllah you will enjoy your stay, coming from Ohio you will be suprised not lot of somalis here-infact they all (most) live in one neighborhood . Salamz

Salaam brothers/sisters, I am just wondering are there any pre-meds, residents, or doctors here? JZK

Masha-Allah, you guys are really inspiring. I feel like loser now, all i do is study dunya alim . Life is sooo busy, we forget to learn our deen. I tried to take class for memorizing Qu'ran online from Islamic American University IAU , but I am taking 19 credit hrs this semester, and am pre-med student so I dropped that class due to the lack of time . Walahi reading your stories inspired me, JZK sisters/brothers. I from Nap town (Indiana), ivolved in MSA and recieved an email for the Fiqh in Love Class Fiqh love class . It looks soo interesting, and I wanted to go, but its $165 too much money. Honesita, if u do come to naptown sister, and you need help with anything just hit me up. You are really mashaAllah traveling here and paying that much money, may Allah reward u. Salaamz

Salaam Nadan, Cute reply. I knew that my statement was generalization and over simplification of complex problem, but the truth of the matter is Africa is worse off today then even before colonization/slavery (just research on google)As whole the continent, black race are bottom of humanity, getting worse by the year. Asia is improving, Africa is not, is it conspiracy against the black ppl, dont think so, they are lazy asses that dont want to improve themselves, and if group of ppl want to help africa/or any black community for that matter, they shoot down that prospect-and even those people . What i was saying is there mentality is like that of animal, and I don't see Africa improving her condition, until that damn mentality changes.

Salaamz, Haven't you guys ever heard of the statement that history is written by the winners. Well today America is the winner, and its telling public what to believe if your blind like the Scode then you good for you. Castro my cuban warrior good job i agree w/ most of your points, however I think Iraq/and the future middle eastern/muslim countries that will be invaded are not only invaded for oil, but I think these dictarships they-West installed are getting weak, the masses had enough are craving for the return of islam, revival is rising among the muslims, so they can no longer control this growing trend from DC or London, Paris, or Tel viv, they need direct occupation. This is bigger then Iraq/Palestine or the rest of lands of sham, just read the ambitions of Zionism and their supporters. But what do I know I am just girl, Ill leave to you boys .

Scarlet, I am in the same boat, most somalis I know dont seek medical help, they say Allah will cure, ect same excuses. But what it comes down to I think is the lack of trust they have with their physicians (most don’t even have a family doctor). Another thing is money, to go to doctor in US without great health insurance coverage costs a lot of money, which most people tend to avoid, and minor problems can led to bigger problems which in the long run can be more costly and even life threatening. I love the courage of our people and their deep faith in Allah, but I strongly believe if there were more Muslim doctors (especially Somali doctors) our people’s attitude would change and they wouldn’t mind going to doctors. PS: Are there any pre-meds/residents here on SOL. Peace

FMG is jahiliyah plain and simple. Its practice of pagans introduced to muslims. Has no basis in islam, and as people become more educated in islam the practice will disappear. Its damn funny to me how ppl name it after Pharoah (biggest kafir ever), or sunnah to make their crime more acceptable when there is no support from the sunnah. ITs also damn shame how the so called muslim scholars/sheiks arent at the front lines fighting against this crime. Its brutal crime against girls, inshaAllah with education (espically of the women) this crime will be eradicated from our culture.

Quote: " There can be no pleasure in saying so, but the facts point to one conclusion. Whether in Africa or America, Haiti or Great Britain, blacks are poor because they are, for the most part, incapable of lifting themselves from poverty. Africa is poor, just as Harlem is poor, because it is populated by Africans.†I did an article about Africa's poverty in freshmen yr too, For the above quote we can dismiss as racist, but the truth of the matter is there is something, something big wrong with black people across the globe. I wouldn't blame it on color, since Allah is our Creator, but the mentality of the black race is a disgrace everywhere they are they are disgrace. And i kinda agree, if Africa was populated by Asians would it be in the same condition? Allah knows best, but i dont think they will kill each other like animals. Peace

I agree w/ your points Flipmonde. Its true ppl mix islam with culture, and sometimes its hard to see the difference unless you are learned in the deen. But why would anyone a muslim specially ask if Quran discrimnates against women? Answer is loud NO, islam doesn't its the culture and men who do. These so called muslim countries are just plain evil towards women (as most human societies), but never would I ever say islam, islam is our freedom. PS: Salaam to All, i heard SOL was cool inshaAllah i hope to learn from you guys. Peace