That was cool! it was good to hear some of the folks voices; some I imagined them to be as how they sounded others just astonished me profoudly! oh well; it was good. Sorry about the Norwegian guy! he is Somali trapped in Norgwegian body-- or so he claims forcefully.

Hey this Sophist, the one who just took the bullet :cool:

Lakkad don't knock yourself mate! Tell me what you think of it when you finish the reading. I am sure we can "intelligently" compare notes Cheerio Sophist Nabad

He is the only Somali writer I have become accustomed to his writing. So, sorry mate, no help here.

Salaamu Alaikum Hello my dear Nomads, Marriage is an utter example of two minds being composed together and as such of course the new environment will require from the two to get use to notion for a while. But as one brother one told me not so long ago; it is not about love and convergence of the minds only (this of course is one save boat that will sail the marriage into calm waters of happiness and bliss) but also mutual respect; this my fellow nomads is something that is vital to any social cohesion to grow into fondness. Now, happily I lay bare my wholehearted appreciation for the RESPECT shown by my fellow nomads. I say to my dear Athena who started this thread; thank you my darling, you are far too much nice; the words you have penned down are quite alien to me; but dear I thank you; as always its good to know that my friends not only understand me but also appreciate my eccentric persona—I sometimes think though (I hope Barwaaqo would not take this as an affront) that you guys are on the same boat as I; oh well perhaps that hackneyed saying: it takes one to know is one cliché that does not apply in here. Oh bugger, here I am talking tosh when I am suppose to appreciate you guys all. Also others who have indeed shown their joy for my delightful union with my SOUL; many thanks to you all. Years have elapsed wondering in wonderland; now thankfully the time has arrived my physical state to accomodate its long lost soul. Baashi; thanks for the Prophetic Du’a;. Jazakalahu kheyral Jaza. Jamaal11: don’t be disappointed Sabtii waa soo socotaa aan ku dhahay! Prepare your dinner jacket and you shall be satiated. Sophist Nabad

Captivated through out the read; my eyes glued to every single line, each with its distinct power to allure the reader to what will come next. Links is not a book that is just written for pleasure reading- although decidedly that is something the reader will spew from it- it is a book that challenges the contemporary notions of nationality, boundaries and what it means to belong to a country; even more; that metaphysical question of what MAKES WHO WE ARE. The book is set in Mogadiscio (Mogadishu the capital city of Somalia). A city that is a bolt from the blue alien at same time movingly proverbial to Mr Jeeble; the main protagonist in the story. Jeeble an educated urbane who had been enjoying the decadent life style of the middle classes in New York arrives Mogadishu; a city that can be described with at ease parsimonious. His last memory of this place was when he was in jail thus no wistful sentiment to the city one might suppose. His return is nothing sort of holiday or self-finding mission; but merely to visit his mother's grave and to deal with that little fortunes or misfortune she had left behind. But Mogadiciso is not the same city he last seen. This is a city run by war barons; tribal rivalry is rife; the status of the city is something worst than Greek tragedy. The lawlessness is something the modern minds can not imagine. Perhaps predictably, Jeeble becomes lost in the midst of this quagmire. To his fretfulness, he becomes involved in the rescue of his virtual brother's daughter—a family friend whom he had close relations with before he departed to States. Words can not describe the intensity of this book, the flowery language it is written and the anthropological modern question it deals with predisposes this book to be something of modern classic-- like Ulyses but not as abstract. It is must read book for the intelligently curious minds. Farah has given us a book to wonder about. With assurance this emphasises his standing within the International Literati—Links may even escort him to the much desired and deserved Noble Prize of Literature. Nabad

I use to watch Blackadder that was great. Also Yes Minster. As one chap one's said "I don't watch television, I think it destroys the art of talking about oneself. " So there you have it.

Athena, Habaryar, maya I have never! but I guess first time for everything as they say huh-- never understood this expression. Og Dumaashi! waa aqbashey dumaashinimadii maahinoo! Nabad

I am not confortable with these western concepts such as revolution and what have you. But I know one thing; The Khilafatu Nubuwa will come back when we the Muslims go back to our Maxajatul beydaa leylihaa kanahaari haa, laa yaziiqu canhaa ilaa haalik. Nabad

No dumaashi; i just like to see how far we can take this !!! just kidding walaalo. I am ferfent supporter of ONE FAMILY ONE SOUl sort of campaign. Nabad

Mis Og, Very attractive indeed for a lady to seem she is innocent! What an enticingly appetising spectacle that is!!! In case you are lost in the mist of this murky muddle; I am referring to the Dumaashi remark!. Hayaat kariima is something which doesn’t depend upon material wealth. One can have luxurious life without much material wealth; it is all about spiritual well being. Though, I agree the husband is obliged to provide for the family, but this does not mean he is obligated to take you skiing or Sand-boarding every time you feel stressed out about some stuff. So long as there is defined responsibilities which both parties mutually agree upon then there should not be any problem. May Allah make life easier of us all. Nabad

Pearl adiga kaaga posh miyaa mise waa cockney? Aniga waxaan kuhadlaa Ingiriiska Soomaliga ah nooh! So i won't be able to converse with you lot who adopted the host county's accents. Marka waa idinkaas hadiin macaanaato. Nabad

I am there but I so shy that I can not speak. I am afraid that someone may say I have a qaxooti accent!

Salaams, There I was thinking the whole experience would be nothing close to ethereal but hey; my initial suspicion was proved by the concluding lines of our resident Mufti—and since you are Mufti perhaps it would be apt to ask this question: Are there Male version of XuuranCeyn? Or the Mu’minaat will be rewarded by purified souls of the Muminiin (the good Muslim men) of course; in our best looks—if you have desire for us to be muscular or skinny then God will allow you to view us in such fashion? Is that so Nur? Nabad

Og_ Dumaashi, then what is there to take care of! since you have domestic woman to take care of your "duty" (duty that arises from cultural morality) You are clever soo maaha! you need a rich man who will give you all your wants while you just stay home and watch Musalsalaadka soomaaha? Kheyr, aryaa Qiyaas xumidaa! adiga ma pimpka iyo secret of his trade maxaa ku baray? if i didn't know better I would have said you might have danced with that despicable thing some time! but I shant! Nabad

Barakalaahu laka wabaraaka calayka wajamaca beynukumaa fii kheyr. Guriigii lagu nastoo lagu nagaado noqda; May allah bless your house hold. Nabad

Men are Suppose to be MEN And Women are suppose to be WOMEN. Hadii arinkaan lafahmo oo la aqbalo, isma dhahaayo dhib ayaa jirta. Besides, i don't this feminist issue is something that is prevelent in our Society. Our lovely sisters are so Romantic; it is for us to cultivate that and fulfill their desires and our moral duty. Waxaan jirin yaan la abuurin. Nabad

Samurai; would this do!?

Samurai, the author seems to allow his sentiment to drive him to the abyss of analysis paralysis--- then again perhaps the subject can not be dealt without emotion. But I must say I do agree with his portriat of the war barons. They are mindless gits. Waxaan mar marka qaarkood is iraahdaa, qoom kasta hogaamiye uqalma ayuu Rabbi siiyaa. Aloow noo gargaar. Nabad

I just dislike this pegionholling of the people. I prefer a woman (darling I am sure you are ) with qualities of independecy and tenderness. Woman with intellect does not mean she deprived feminine qualities-- dumbnness don't mean dear darling. These days some of the brothers are afraid of any lady who might ask questions-- some questions they are obligated to and perhaps fitting to ask us; we should prepare for the loving challenge our companions may bringforth. Give me strong woman any time! I just dislike anyone who is docile be that a female or male. Anyhow, I think the secret to a sucessful relationship is an utter mutual adoration--both physically and spritually. This feminine and muscline business wax runtii dadka IS AHI quseeya ma uu ah. Nabad

Homsexuality is rife in Kuwait-- this is an open secret. NacalaTulah Calaa Makhaaniit. Abdilatif! Most of the Arab people in this century are ignorant buggers about Islam-- their leaders are even worst. It is sad that the nation Allah uu ku karaameeyey in Luqadooda uu Quraanka uu kusoo dego iney maanta ey saas u dhaqmaan. May Allah help us all to take the Siraadul Mustaqiim. Amiin Nabad

Darling or shall I say dudatte!!! , I have beein haging around with half white American half Somali cousin of mine lately; he is making me hip-- accroding to him I am too stiff! oh well there we are! we shall see whether I become cool within weeks!!! Nabad

Abdiladif, Cool flag. I believe that (with great empirical evidence) a man with adequate looks can never be rejected by girl who is single and willing. It is all about how one carries onself and knowing your potential prey’s persona. However, there are certain females who thrive rejecting guys out of mischievousness others do so for boastful egotistic-mania and perhaps the minority because the brother’s game is simply WHACK—not because you are “bad” looking. The second category of girls are avoided in public gatherings where her friends are onlookers. The first group however, need delicate plan which one can not disclose it because of its intricacy--- its takes years of practice; surely you won’t expect me to depart my experience without getting any fruits; besides; it is better to let you guys go through with your own skills and find out as to how to break that inertia. About one’s game being whack; that my fellow is something one can improve and I shall leave the ladies to explore as to how one can win their ears. Point of advice; DON’T BE ONE OF THOSE BROTHERS WHO SEEM TO WARM THE WALLS when in public gatherings. Nabad

Samurai! isn't that Ina Du'ale Aftaag from Cardif?