Interesting . Although i didn't get some of them, i suppose one must have some sort of understanding of american politics.

I suppose i've been found out

Ikhlaas? Iimaan? :confused:

Sista, it is all calaf. It was written way before your birth, inshallah your time will come. Just make duca that inshallah the man you will marry is a righteous in every aspect, with all your requirements.

Nomads, if we want Allah to bless the Muslims with His Raxma, then let us be obedient slaves to Him by following the Sunnah of his blessed prophet Muxammad S.A.W . Celebrating the gaalo New Year is not part of Islam, it is a bidca and is a type of Kufr. Inshallah in the future let us not have a repeat of this, if in fact we are sincere about our ducas.

World wide it seems police brutality (especially against minority groups) has become an endemic. Just recently, a Somali brother whom I know personally was a victim of this crime. On his way to uni minding his own business, he was approached and questioned by numerous police officers. He was taken to the local station, directed to a back room and interrogated for many hours, and all because they had found his friends drivers license on him (which mind you he was using to return a PA system we had hired for a Somali youth conference the previous week).In the end they decided to let him go, but since he knew the Sergeant in charge of that particular station, he demanded to see him. To make a long story short, for that, they beat him unconscious, made inflammatory remarks about Muslims and Islam, and then threw him out on the street where a passerby called the ambulance. Personally, I was infuriated by the incident for it has happened to so many of the Somali youth here in Melbourne. I was hoping that the brother would follow it up, but he pointed out a sad fact to me that I had previously not contemplated. How on earth can we demand that these officers be brought to justice when the one whom we are complaining to is their brother. The judge, jury and defense are one in the same. We might achieve small milestones, but there all simply for the papers, we have to stop kidding ourselves and accept it, or leave to the Muslim lands.

Weirdo :rolleyes: In Aus, the guy is actually not that big, so basically not many people care what he does. And just a side note, no, people in Australia (excluding those from Queensland), DO NOT talk like that. It' so annoying really.

Haniif, so true walaahi and nowadays there seem to be more of them. As for the Taliban, let me remind you all of a xadiith of Rasuallah: Narrated Anas: Allah's Apostle said, "Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or he is an oppressed one. People asked, "O Allah's Apostle! It is all right to help him if he is oppressed, but how should we help him if he is an oppressor?" The Prophet said, "By preventing him from oppressing others." So from this, we understand that our loyalty is always to the Muslims. Let us not turn on our fellow brothers for they are not perfect and can make mistakes.

I agree with you sis, knowledge is a key, but can you gues the key to knowledge, I am not teasing you, just a beneficial challenge, waiting for your answer. I could provide a possible answer, but since i would only be guessing, it's probably best you tell us. JZK.

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Indeed Allah, the All-Mighty will not take away knowledge by snatching it away from the people but by taking the lives of the knowledgeable people, until when not one scholar remains. The people will then take ignorant people as their leaders, who they will ask to give judgments (in Allah's religion). This they will do without knowledge. This will result in their going astray, and leading others astray." [bukhari and Muslim]. SADAQA RASUALLAH! May Allah guide her and save the Muslims from her ways.

We can't blame these western countries when muslims are taking the lead on banning Hijab. I mean look at Turkey ... that is a muslim Country and they banned Hijab. True indeed. But like khayr said, I believe in the long run it will serve the Islamic cause. Inshallah, the Muslims will wake up and realise that they are disliked for laa ilaaha ila Allah and irrespective of how western they try to be, that will always be a sticking point. The Bosnians learnt it the hard way, the Turks are learning it the hard way and it seems now our brethren in the rest of Europe are next in line and going to learn the hard way.

Rahiima, Sh.Hamza is a scholar I deeply respect...however I know there are others who are not fond of him (it's all opinions). He usually speaks of matters that I can relate to. So true walaahi. This shaykh has eloquence pat to the tea, Mashallah . If only you knew how much I love listening to his lectures , but all I was saying is at times he takes viewpoints generally not in accordance with the proven xadiith. For example, I myself heard him say that music was not xaraam, I admit I did not hear him say it was xalaal, but you know us Muslims- all we need is someone to tell us its not xaram and off we go :rolleyes: . Anyway, enjoy the conference . I still can’t believe Sudays will be there, and i (obviously) can't be there

i can say somali before 80s were ashacirah JZK , my point exactly. We as Somalis, since the reawakening, (as I prefer to call it) are no longer ashacirah. i bellieve there is nothing wrong with that as long as they follow the holy quran. True walaal, but I will also have no problem with it when and if I ever see another Muslim calling themselves a Wahabi (on a serious note and not just to combat people who seem to have nightmares over it, as we know some do). Till that day, I shall not accept that term simply because I know of its origin and I know the reasons behind its usage. Let’s be honest, even nowadays what does it mean to be called a wahabi? Of course they mean an extremist (although most often it is just a person who holds firm to the Quran and Sunnah ), and therefore I have a great distaste for the word and you will never see a respectful scholar even referring to the word as an acceptable label (caqiidah wise). The majority of Ulema from the Sunni madhabs follow the Ashari Aqeeda. Technically, they don’t, but I suppose it all depends on who you speak to and where you get your information from. The trick is sifting through it all and taking that which is in accordance with the Quran and accepted xadiith, and leaving the rest. Just like the link you provided brother, I did not read any supporting evidence from the Quran and Sunnah, not to mention it was written by those who have a particular agenda (no need to mention it, I believe it is self evident ). I can do the same for just about anything, I can also post a link for example from the Ahmadiyya and say that this is an accepted belief since they too seem to quote from various scholars- but we all know that is a load of nonsense . Anyway, of course, the sects are many, but if we are look at from the perspective of the names and sifaats of Allah s.w.t, generally we can broadly classify them into three (however, there could be many more): 1.Traditionalists. 2.Muctazilla. 3.Ashacira. The scholars of Islam (not the Muslims) are generally of the traditionalist viewpoint. We can easily discuss this, but as Muslims our basis should always be the evidence from the Quran and Xadiith and not this sect and that sect because we will never get out of it . Wa bilaahi tawfiiq. w/salaam.

I got this by e-mail today and just thought i'd share it with you all since it is relevant. _______________________________________________ Are Your Friends Worth it? Does your friend fit these traits of a sincere, loving, and true friend? Does he help you become a better and productive person? It’s a mistaken belief that a ‘good friend likes you for what you are’. A sincere friend inspires you, either with words or actions, to improve your personality and situation. In a beautiful analogy, the Prophet likened the company of a sincere friend to visiting a perfume seller. Every time you visit the perfume seller, you benefit from his shop: You get some perfume as a present, or you buy some from him or, at the least, you obtain a beautiful fragrance from his company. [bukhari & Muslim] Is she like a mirror to you? The Prophet stated, “The believer is like a mirror to other believers (in truthfulness).” [Abu Daud]. Like a mirror, your friend gives you an honest image. She forgives your mistakes, but does not hide or exaggerate your strengths and weaknesses. Do his manners and lifestyle remind you of Allah? Once the Prophet was asked, “What person can be the best friend?” “He who helps you remember Allah, and reminds you when you forget Him,” he counselled. The Prophet was further asked, “Who is the best among people?” He replied, “He who, when you look at him, you remember God”. Such a friend reflects qualities of love, mercy, honesty, service, patience, optimism, professionalism, and the entire lifestyle taught by Islam. Does he love you solely for the sake of Allah? The bonds we form at work, school and in the neighbourhood may whither over time if they are not built for the right reason. Friendship based on Islamic principles is sincere and everlasting, since it is strengthened by a higher purpose and fervent faith. Do you feel comfortable and secure in her presence? If your friend’s company makes you feel guilty about the things you do and thoughts you share, you must question the benefit of this relationship. Consider the wise saying: “Being alone is better than having an evil companion and having a sincere companion is better than being alone.” If your friend does not like you for the beauty of your character, intelligence, morality, and sincerity, you deserve better!

These are the times i so hate living in Australia! But alas, we shall be patient and inshallah the good will come. I can't believe my shaykh, cabdiraxmaan sudays will be there - how i love him walaahi . Make sure you benefit girls and tell us all about it. I'm waiting for a full report. BTW, take everything Xamza Yusuf says with a grain of salt. I know he is an eloquent speaker and can bring even the coldest heart to tears but at times, he speaks of matters that have no basis in Islam (e.g. Mawliid, Music etc). I suppose it has something to do with the shuyuukh he studied under and the countries he studied at such as Mauritania (which is apparently good for Quran only). Nonetheless, may Allah bless him and forgive us all.

I realise i am deviating from the topic at hand, but just a small point. We as Somalis are generally not ashaaciras, but rather part of Ahulu Sunnah wal Jamaacah (usually of the Shaafici madhab, and as of late the Salafi methodology, which is contrary to popular belief not in opposition to the schools of thought, but rather incorporates them all). I can't remember all the faults of the ashaacira, but i believe one is that they believe that Allah is everywhere or that it is forbidden for us to place Allah physically in one place and we all know that Allah is above the Carsh, which is above the kursi which is above the seven heavens (explained beautifully be Ameenah ). Also, please for the love of Allah stop using the word wahabi , for the billionth time, there is no such thing as wahabi. Salafi, Yes, but not wahabi . As i've said on countless other occasions, this is nothing more than propaganda from the kufaar to turn the Muslims on one another, divide and conquer in full swing . Much apologies for hijacking the topic, but i had to get that off my chest.

Mabruuk abaayo , may Allah bless your marriage with love and all that is good.

I’ve always hated that show even as a child. It’s so ****** really, and homer just makes me sick. Akhas. As for the relevance of the faith, it’s always best that one understands the ways of the media, entertainment and the techniques of propaganda-maybe then one will understand why such a topic maybe significant.

Folks I could be wrong here, but Bee has written one name as PE BB LES and the other as PE PP LES. See the difference? One is with b and the other p. If this is not it, then I’m also confused! :confused:

I don’t mean to come out sounding rude, but at times when it comes to Islam frankness is necessary especially when one is denying a part of Islam, therefore here I go. If you are mildly suggesting that I am not a muslim simply because I don't see it your way....then I feel sorry for you. It is not my way, but the way of the blessed prophet Muxammad s.c.w and the way of OUR creator Allah s.w.t. And I was not suggesting that you are not Muslim, I was merely stating the Islamic point of view on such an incidence as is agreed upon by all Muslim scholars. But God forbid someone else has a different view from you. Even the "beloved" 4 scholars had different opinions on different matters. You are misunderstanding the islamic stance on opinions sister. First of all, the four scholars of Islam (I presume you are referring to four scholars of the four main schools of thought) did not differ on such clear and evident matters but rather the smaller issues and usually the technicalities surrounding them rather than their existence in Islam. Second of all, these are scholars, heirs to the prophets who do not express opinions based on whims and human thought (for Islam is far greater than that) but rather on daleel (proof) from the correct sources and followed strict guidelines in coming to these decisions. I ask you with all due respect, aside from just having an opinion, what have you based your conclusion on ? Maybe then, we could all understand one another . At least if you expressed that you had heard this from someone knowledgeable or had read it somewhere then we could elucidate the matter and come to an understanding, but rather all you are doing is sticking to this notion of “I have a right to express my opinions and that is that, you can’t all force me…” Sister, I don’t believe anyone here is disagreeing with you having the right to express your opinion, but as a Muslim you cannot do so on matters established by Allahs apostle. Are you saying that Rasullah did not speak to maxrams and did not sanction the rule? Also, do you not know that we are nothing like the scholars and cannot reach such a caliber? Do you not know that when a scholar comes to a correct conclusion on Islamic issue, he/she receives two rewards from Allah (of course folded over many times from Allah) and even when he/she comes to an incorrect conclusion, they still receive one reward from Allah? When people like you and I speak incorrectly of Islam, we will not receive any reward from Allah rather we are liable to having evil deeds recorded on our records for we are not in a position to do so. Dearest sister in Islam, there is something great at stake here; it is your faith, your Iman, your Islam. Do you not see the severity of the issue? Do you not understanding that it is far important than just opinions? This is just the internet, I do not know you nor do you I, therefore basically of course what I think of you is irrelevant , so like I said before do not take it personally and see it rather as views of people who care for you as their sister and who want to save you from that accursed shaytan as he tries to sway us from the religion (and I’m sure succeeds on countless occasions each day). I have not committed a sin With all due respect, you have sister and it is best that you repent from it for Allah is oft forgiving and Most merciful. May He forgive us all for our short comings, for we all have short comings and all commit sins. Anything which I have said which is correct is from Allah, and anything which is incorrect is from myself and shaytan so may Allah forgive me. Wa bilaahi tawfiiq (and Success is with Allah). w/salaam. Inshallah if things continue to go on this rocky road, this will be my last post for i believe all that needs to be said has been said and anymore bickering will not benefit anyone rather just satisfy the devil.

Allahu Akbar. Walaahi so many people have suffered, inshallah they shall regain their strength. Just today a friend of mine and I were discussing the drought problem in Somalia and the number of people that have died so far and then I read this good news. Alxamdullilah. Mahadsanid walaal.

Sister opinionated without any of us resorting to personal attacks, the point is simple and the issue can easily be solved. The general rule is, if a person claims to be a Muslims (i.e. one who adheres to the Islamic faith) then they MUST believe in all that is sanctioned by the religion, whether it is to their liking or not. This is Allahs religion and He has perfected it and most importantly there is no place for mere mortals to bring in their “opinions” on designated matters such as the maxram. If one was to dispute on the technicalities of the maxram issue that would be one thing, but to deny its total existence after knowledge (for ignorance would be a different issue) is to deny Islam basically. Like I said sister opinionated, don’t take it personally, but this general rule would apply to every similar situation irrespective of the parties involved. You either believe or you don’t, it is that simple.

Rayaan! I figure I am aged man! sorry I should not be mingling with the twenty-something gang huh I belong to the above thirties huh Our sources inform us you belong with the "twenty-something gang" and therefore cannot claim membership to the prestigious club of the above thirties. Anyway sophist, now there is an art to shukaansi ? Cajiib, care to enlighten us novices on the matter!

Mashallah, just beautiful! Gracias Ameenah

Age group: 18-20 In order of priority: 1.Education (I’m assuming you are referring to secular education since the Islamic education is always ongoing). 2.Marriage. 3.Children (this would be number 2 if it was possible without marriage , but alas it is not and therefore remains as such). 4.Career. But depending on the stage of ones life, these priorities might shift places. I suppose once I attain my degree in about two years, no longer will secular education be a priority, and for example if Allah so wishes to give me children career will be out of the equation while they are still young. Personally, I couldn’t sacrifice either of the above, but if put at gun point I suppose as a woman I could do without the career (of course under the assumption my husband will be able to provide for the family), but I would love to do something worth while outside of the house even if it is on a voluntary basis.