^Bisinka, calm down, hijabis aren't always required to cover up. @Aaliyah ... They actually are catering for Muslim girls who are modest. In the UAE and much of the gulf there are no mix weddings, no photos allowed to be taken and no videos. If the groom comes in, women are forewarned and those who are proper hijabis - cover up with abayaas and shaylas. It would probably be easier / cheaper to design and tailor your own modest dress using the same fabric.

http://sahanjournal.com/fake-somali-canadian-bomber-video/#.UXALTrUwo9J

This was already posted on SOL--- and it's been confirmed not to be true. Miskiinka iska daaya. :(

Somali leaders in ay han isu yeelaan baa haboon, siduu u hadlayo waxaad moodaa in riziqa Britain iyo the IC loogu dhiibay - "inta maanku gaajaysan yahay, guuli waa weli" Hadraawi.

This isn't about going for a masters degree as that can be essential for some and useless for others, it depends on so many factors. However, this article stresses the importance of having a plan -- which these people seem to have lacked, some of them seem to think that another degree will magically solve the shortage in the job market. Perhaps, the $120,000 student debt would have been best used to start a business.

Who has confirmed it? What ever the truth is, the kid in the video looks disturbed, as if he is holding back from what he really wants to tell his mum. Oh.man I feel sorry for his hooyo.

* cringe* I had to put it on silent after 20 seconds, so crass and pointless which is a shame because they do have some 'talent'.

Alpha, I'm curious what's the motivation? Tut, tut @Ngonge.

google.

Oh.but..you'll live. Me’elkam edil hon.

Reeyo, My point to Canbuulo was that the Prophet (saw) was open and honest about his dealings - that is his sunnah. I'm not inclined or even in a position to make a fatwa here, but if we're going to inject the sunnah into this discussion --- we need to actually go back to the sunnah -- which also gives guidance on how to approach a potential spouse which wouldn't differ for first, second or third.

^granted that you live in a country where libraries are accessible, where there are good universities, institutes which offer that type of learning that you're after and that you have a lot of time at your disposal. Also, emailing, skyping and communicating with others is still human led. The only thing that annoys me are people who meet you and then spend half the time on their phone-- ironically, tweeting / FBing about the great time you're supposedly having. Grrr!

No, it's not the end of sheeko, there are conditions and parameters.

^Sunnah? The Prophet (SAW) NEVER went behind his wives to shukaansi another woman, irrespective of halaal intentions - a married man dating is not on the sunnah.

Waaw.. singing this for my xaaji Labaan xiisihu midaynin, labaa Jacaylkana wada xambaarin Kalsoonida wada xurmaynin Xubigu biya dhigan kashkooga Sideenana isku xaq dhawrin ma waayaan xagal ka daace. Halkaa xabadkaa kutaalaa Jacaylka xuskiisa xooji Adaan ku xushee xaqiiqso Xiskayga dagtee yaqiinso Inaad tahay Gacaliye xaajigayga Labaan caashaqa xushmaynin Xeerkiisana aan aqoonin Dad xaasida baa dhantaala Xilkiisana way gabaane.(2) Ma nihin xaashe kuwaase Naf aan kuu xidhay xasuuso Bog aan kuu xalay dhex seexo Gudoon niyad kuu xabiiba  Adaan ku xushee xaqiiqso Xiskayga dagtee yaqiinso Inaad tahay Gacaliye xaajigayga

Naxar Nugaaleed;937605 wrote: am literally seeing hookah everywhere, all over tv, internets cities that didn't know about hookah two years ago. I don't mean to be hipster but columbus started this trend lol Naah, waxaa bilaabay islaamaha iyo odayaasha reer cadmeedka ah

Inay arimaha Somalida farta ku walaaqdaan ayay rabaan.

I don't understand why privileged diaspora men opt to remain silent? Dhiigu idinma dhaqaaqo?

Interesting.. http://www.clutchmagonline.com/2012/11/by-any-means-necessary-unemployed-black-women-pretends-to-be-white-job-prospects-dramatically-increase/

Chimera;937534 wrote: There has to be a balance, if sisters opt for higher education or a career, then the brothers have to become the fathers that pick their kids up from school. feed them, bathe them and put them to bed. Otherwise, again the sister would be forced to drop all of her personal dreams and become a full-time mom. I have seen many Somali fathers like that, but it all depends on the mentality of the couple, and whether they're willing to compromise. It is possible for both parents to work and raise a family, the two aren't mutually exclusive as you suggest.

^A few sisters have started an awareness campaign recently... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hawas-Haven/205899739552927?fref=ts I'm not sure laakin why it's treated as a women's issue? Women belong to families - with male relatives - I question the integrity of a man who does not see the protection of his sisters a personal matter and a priority. Raula - well said.also the insistence that Somali women have it so good gives me humour. Off course, if we are to deny the shit they have to deal with. p.s I watched a horrific video of two girls who were raped in Egypt -- in broad day light, at a busy market. I couldn't watch the whole thing but it still haunts me wallahi. This is what will happen if we continue to take this lightly.

^note I've said "Somali legal systems", I'm not only talking about the official channels alone or a specific region, the traditional approach which is used by many Somalis also fails to protect the honour of rape victims. Also, Pres. Hassan was telling Somalis who have questioned the handling of Lul's case to have faith in the judiciary system in February. If such is the attitude of the President, then highlighting the weakness of the judicial system is necessary.

^ Somali legal systems are an absolute joke, but I think the main issue here is that Somalis don't take rape seriously enough..

Juxa, that's true for those in the diaspora but unfortunately isn't for our sisters back home who lack the opportunity and those who have access to opportunities are discouraged by the community. Nin-Yaaban;937276 wrote: Horta su'aal......why is there so many Somali songs for HOOYO (Macaan) but not as much for AABE (Aabo) in our community? As much as fathers have to deal with, i think it's time FATHERS should be proud for what they did for community. because there are many instances of fathers abandoning their children in our community.

NGONGE;936724 wrote: ^^ It's the furstration that everyone feels when confronted with the mad mullahs that have swept the Islamic world (be it Shabab, Qaacida or Muslim brotherhood). Indeed. Do these guys ever learn? Their actions always undermine Islamic teachings and the work of Muslim activists. Yvonne Ridley makes a good analyses here: http://yvonneridley.org/analysis-and-opinion/naked-protest-in-tunisia-fails-to-impress