Salaams and welcome Shaqs. Xageed ku maqneeyd? We missed ya. <---- your little yellow feathered friend . As for topic, I’m not really interested in the finer details of the Arab-Somali connection. However, I do use the perception that Somalis are Arabs to my advantage in this blatantly racist society that I now live in.

Muniira Clearly your friend is hurting and not thinking straight. Be honest with her. At the end of the day he is married to her, he broke the trust they had. The only connection she has with other woman- is him. As tempting as it is, she'll only make him look and feel big by going after her instead of him. Some men get off on being fought over, she doesn't want encourage him to do it again, I'm sure. If she doesn't want to hear it, it's her choice, you did your bit. Lol@ Ngonge and Paragon Wa nacuudu billaahi minkum :rolleyes:

Maasha Allah! Jizaak Allah for sharing.

Arrrgh! I hate flicker. Well the ***** at the censoring squad does. Tell me more about Melbourne. We've lost our eldest there and he doesn't want to leave. Have a great time, girl!

Salaams Grapefruit, date or aloe ? Hadhrat Anas (Radhiallahu anhu) stated that Rasulullaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said : "'The Mu'min who recites the Noble Qur'an is like the grapefruit which has a nice fragrance and good taste, and the similitude of a Mu'min who does not recite the Noble Qur'an is like the date which does not have any fragrance and it's taste is good, and the Faajir (transgressor) who recites the Noble Qur'an is like a flower which has a good fragrance and tastes bitter, and that Faajir (transgressor) who does not recite the Qur'an is like the aloe, which has no fragrance and a bitter taste, and the similitude of a pious , righteous companion is like one (selling) musk - in that even if you do not receive any portion of it, you will still be able to smell it's fragrance , and the similitude of a bad companion is like a blacksmith - even if the soot does not touch you, the smoke will reach you. (Narrated by Abu Dawood) Commentary: That Mu'min who recites the Qur'an, acts upon it's commandments, and teaches it to others is like grapefruit. Externally it is pleasant and internally as well. Such a Muslim becomes a source of good and directs towards good actions. Those in the company of such a Muslim benefit from his teachings and through his example. His speech, public life as well as his seclusion are a source of goodness to all those around him. That Mu'min who does not recite the Noble Qur'an, does not attract the people towards any good and thus the comparison to something without a fragrance, but because he has Imaan, he carries the potential and the inner essence to change and do good. This is why the comparison to the sweet taste. That Faajir (transgressor) who recites the Noble Qur'an may attract people towards him but because of his transgression, his recitation will not bring about much good. That Faajir (transgressor) who does not recite the Qur'an has neither the ability to bring anyone towards good nor has any good within himself and thus he has no good whatsoever and is therefore most harmful. Good and pious companionship: An excellent similitude has been illustrated concerning good and bad company. It proves the effect that people have upon you even if you do not indulge completely in their habits. A good person does not have to spell it out to you but you will learn some good from him. The desire to do good increases and one feels content in doing good. Similarly, evil and bad companions will taint you even though you do not actually 'touch' them. The darkness of their ways can blemish you just by being in their company. By being in the company of an evil person, the bad that he indulges in, seems 'good' for a few dangerous moments and this can lead to untold misery and hardship which can take a lifetime to undo. Courtesy: AL-ISLAAH PUBLICATIONS

Blimey!

Personally after my family, Boqorada has done more for me than my qabiil and nation and birth country. In fact, ever since Roobleh slapped my wrists the other day, I feel somewhat obliged to write an ode of a sort. On a more serious note, I think the qabiil network though dead in qurbaha is supportive back home. If a man passes away, they step in to help the family. Also, as NG noted, schools, universities and hospitals are built with donations sent mainly from members of the qabiils residing in that particular town or city. Where Somaalis go wrong, is the 'buurtayaadaa buuraha u dheer' mentality. And, your qabiil would fight harder for your family, as it would be the qabiil that has got them in that mess to begin with.

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Bal amuurtan eega, how did my citing an Islamic ruling with regards to wedding rings kick start a tirade about western advancement, backward Muslim nation and a synopsis of my wonderful little life? Not to mention my (and my ethnic groups) supposed lack of gratitude. Amusing! How can you acknowledge the technological advancement of the Far East while you're ignoring the advancement of the West who were responsible for you to communicate on SOL. :confused: Where did I badmouth the west or ignore their advancement? I merely pointed out that there were others beside them who are as or in some cases more advanced technologically. Ma been baa? No. I was providing you fodder for a wider scope of ideas to imitate.

Originally posted by Northerner: ^^Ronaldo realised he wasnt playing against Portsmouth iyo Charlton! ..iyo Lefribuul

Google waa fariid. Here it is. http://www.civicwebs.com/cwvlib/africa/somalia/1994/lib_movments/lib_movements.htm

Castro, Adeer, I think this might answer some of your questions... Somaliland Constitution I also remember reading a interesting document about the Somali liberation movements. I can't remember the exact title or author, though.

Bada Cas, Hadaad meelkasta budhka la joogtid, parties would suck Originally posted by Baashi: Informed people know that Somaliland, the British protectorate that existed prior the independence and the Somaliland of today are two different entities. One was managed under colonial office for the benefit of her Majesty's empire and the other is composed of independent sub-clans free to form their own administration. One half of that historical entity chose to separate and be independent of Somalia that once existed whilst the other half chose to be part of autonomous regional adminstration. I agree with most of what you said but err. half? That's a stretch. Apart from that, I pray that they find a resolution to the border dispute. The two entities have to step back and let the residents decide. As for the 18th, most people who celebrate this day are not about hailing the colonial era :rolleyes: but the achievements of the elders and people of SL. 18 May was the day they chose peace over eminent anarchy. It was a lovely day.

^Brrrrrf* Naga qalee. Speeches are not welcome at parties. Soco..> Baashe. The same is true at the May 18 events that I've attended in London. Here's a song by King Khaledat last years event.

I like the blue flag, it's cute. :cool: Originally posted by me: ^^trying to spinn it This is what she meant. I'm Sorry ..Somalia. I'm So rry

^You have a point there actualy, it's wrong to call it a decline but I beleive that we're not reaching our full potential as an ummah. DnD Have heard of Amer Khaleds 'Sunaa al-Hayah' campaign? If not, you can read more about it here and it has ignited an active revivalist movement amongst Egyptian youth. Anyways, Somalis we should really be focusing on our dire situation. Those other countries dadkoodaa u jooga.

I've a friend in London whose mother hails from the said tribe, whenever her eedo gets mad at them she starts calling them all these names and says that they get such bad manners from their **** mother. Somalis in diaspora might be a bit more PC, but many would rather marry a foreigner to their girls and they still use their name to insult.

Originally posted by Nayruus: So are you agreeing to the fact that Burcao is not parting with you guys? And the fact the blue flag of Somali Republic and Yey's picture are hanging on the walls of many living spaces in Burao and areas surrounding to it? Looooool! You're the hired comedien, eh? Nice one I dedicate song to you, Nayruus.

Bisika! You've got jokes, huuno. It's this how 'gentle men' celebrate? :rolleyes: p.s It's a bit early to party, maaha?

Traffic Stop The tired-looking man in well-worn clothes stood at the intersection wearing a large sign that read, "Have family, will work for food." I had passed him many times as I made my way around town, yet somehow I never got around to offering help to this fellow traveler as I went about my work. One day as I was going past the same intersection, I saw him once again steadfastly standing there. The traffic had stopped for a red light, and in the lane to my left a woman quickly got out of her car with two full bags of groceries, which she promptly handed to the man. They exchanged a few words before the light changed, and she jumped back in her car and drove away. The man's face lit up, his weariness lifted by this unknown woman's kindness. Carefully hugging the groceries, he slowly walked away from the crossroad; his radiant smile said it all. In a fraction of a moment's time, his day had changed -- and hers, and mine, and everyone else who sat in their cars and witnessed the exchange. The traffic still flowed, everything was the same, yet it was so very different. Author: Anonymous *************************** The Messenger(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) of Allah said: "Whoever relieves a believer of distress in this world, Allah will relieve him of some of the distress of the Day of Resurrection. Whoever makes things easy for those who are in difficulty, Allah will make things easy for him in this world and in the next. Whoever conceals (the faults of) a Muslim in this world, Allah will conceal him (his faults) in this world and in the Hereafter. Allah will help the slave so long as the slave helps his brother." [Mishkaat al-Masaabeeh, 1/71, hadith no. 204.] Abdullah ibn 'Umar(R.A.) reported that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "The Muslim is the brother of his fellow-Muslim; he should not mistreat him or let him down. Whoever meets the needs of his brother, Allah will meet his needs, and whoever relieves a Muslim of some distress, Allah will relieve him of some of the distress of the Day of Resurrection. Whoever conceals (the faults of) a Muslim, Allah will conceal him (his faults) in this world and the next." [bukhari] Courtesy: AL-ISLAAH PUBLICATIONS

^Give me a million dollars and I'll tell you. Lol. IthinkyougotthatIwassjustmessingwithya.gotaleavethisthreadorDDwillshootme.

Husain Haqqani is director of Boston University's Centre for International Relations, and Co-Chair of the Islam and Democracy Project at Hudson Institute, Washington That's the problem right there. An overwhelming majority of our intellectuals are abroad / in exile looking in rather than working at the grassroots. Just like Tariq Ramadan this author floats around the issues stifling the Muslim world without really addressing it. Ignorance, helplessness and fear are not side effects of shahaada. Our situation is far more complex. Our ills are borne out of poor education, evident inequality and living with suppression and oppression under brute dictators. The very dictators that are protected by the 'democratic' west. The same dictators that these intellectuals fail to address, even in exile. Knowledge is power and hence not a tool that a Brute will want to extend to his subjects. I pray that Allah delivers us from these imbeciles. It’s also a curious coincidence that Europe and America see it necessary to act whenever a truly Islamic movement appears in the Muslim world. It’s true of Somalia, Palestine and Iran and currently we are bombarded with tales of evil Islamists in Nigeria and Turkey. I think Iran (to a degree) and Malaysia are great examples of what Muslims are capable of under progressive regimes. As for willingness to accept outrageous news, that’s global. Anyone who reads the blogs and discussions frequented by working class Britons will know that ignorant bigotry or fear or whatever this writer wants to call it isn't unique to Muslims.

Salaaaaaaaaama my good people. I hope you guys are okaay! I missed ya'll and this thread... [The mountain pass] is the freeing of a slave / Or feeding on a day of severe hunger / An orphan of near relationship / Or a needy person [grasping the dirt] in misery / And then being among those who believed and advised one another to Sabr [patience] and advised one another to Rahmah [compassion] / Those are the companions of the right (Al-Balad 90/11-18). Discuss....

^Like Xanthus? I know what you did last summer. That's what the laugh was about. The p.s was a side note and a hint..but like I said ka talow

^Allah eega, you is all keen. It's a secret, ka talow. p.s I did meet Paragon and a lot of others. SOLers are the coolest Somalis online :cool: