its only about 80 degrees here...this summer has been blessed...not too much heat thank god.

^^^^ I agree. I don't think holding hands is a big deal but more intimate things such as kissing should be kept private. Nice topic Modesty.

^^^^ barwaaqo was being sarcastic...

^^^ Traditional eh? Allaha kuu siyaadiyo.

lool My mom would shake her head at me if she heard this... But I'm saying its important that you make your conclusions from islam....alot of people follow the sheikhs blindly.

I'm not sure if thats a good or bad! I have been re-examining all the views I have been raised with to try to see if I can understand islam myself. All these schools of thought confuse me....but any how here's what they said about me. You are a progressive Muslim. You are a devout believer in God, and Islam is your direct path to Him. You understand Islam mainly through your intellect. You probably interpret Islam historically and might believe that ijtihad should be reopened. You have probably gone through years of questioning to come to the understanding of Islam that you have now. You might receive criticism for what are perceived as your open views.

Originally posted by Lakkad: Labataan iyo afar sac Gafuur inaa taago aan Jeclahay!: ) Waa kaa muuqataa...war smile sometimes show your pearl white teeth...c'mon now.

^^^^ yup! YOu know some of these people

closed!!!!! So that means I have to keep coming back to the cities. But you know the lerner's down here are alot better than the one in our tiny town. Let me know if you want to do some shopping down here...I need some casual clothing for school. 1luv

Raxmah sis you have no idea how happy this post just made me....thansk hon. Qac Qaac...men have just as many chances to get ajar as women..allah is just.

I myself have come across alot of people who say that Islam is too hard to follow and that all they do is make their lives even harder...subxana alaah!!!

^^^^ do they have lerner New York stores where you live? or maurices? I buy my shirts from those 2 stores...they carry very conservative tops during the fall...thats when I usually stock up.

Originally posted by BARWAAQO: Flying I wish I had someone like u to help me shop for matching clothes too. I'm making the transition from hair-only to full hijaab and my clothes are frustrating me. Skirts and scarves aren't a problem, but tops are. Everything I have is either too loose or too tight, too long or completely shapeless. :rolleyes: I specialize in tops girl....I wish I was in london with you I would help you out for sure. Congrats in making the transition thats a big step.

Originally posted by Raxmah: What Islam provides both men and woman is not a matter of choices. It is a gift, an irreplaceable value in this life and in the Hereafter. The Freedom that the West has to offer me is all temporary illusions, which does not provide any security both present and future. Walaahi thats so true... Raxmah thanks hon for that reminder. We should all be thankful that we have such a beautiful religion that provides us with true freedom. Peace and luv

Originally posted by Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar: Salaan... Xafsa, haa walaashiis Tarbuunka agtiisa Suuqa Jaadka weyn Xamar aa laga furay, oo meeshaas uuba kusoo dagaa. Teeda kale SoS Huriwaa maka mid ahenoo? I had seen SoS several times, inside it is in tight but outside maka kasi kartid. By the way, my sister used to live in Hurwaa waagii nabadda, close to Suuqa Hurwaa . Yeah SOS is a part of huriwaa...i never went inside though is it really nice? I think it was located between suuqa xoolaha and ex-control near a place called waxara cadde. Huriwaa is my spot!! When I go back to somalia thats where i'll build my house and raise my kids insha alaah!!

^^^^^ I'm glad you kept it on...I remember how we dedicated a whole weekend to finding you matching skirts and hijaabs. Mad love to you hon!!

^^^^^lool that was a close one

Originally posted by BARWAAQO: flying-still, Athena is a dominatrix...didn't u know? Now I know and knowing is half the battle!!

Originally posted by Kool_Kat: flying-still, what heck are they talking about...Allah been badanaayeeeeeey...Hoqayeeeey... Ohh well... I feel you....Your lonely kulahaa!!! lost in love easily? That is sooo not me...The complete opposite is true...its one of my down falls.

Sounds good to me...as long as there is caffeine i'm down.

I thought these Ayahs would be appropriate for this topic. Advice from Lukman to his son Surah Lukman verse 12-19 12. And indeed We bestowed upon Lukman Al-Hikmah (wisdom and religious understanding, etc.) saying: “Give thanks to Allah,” and whoever gives thanks, he gives thanks for (the good of) his own self. And whoever is unthankful, then verily, Allah is All-Rich (Free of all wants), Worthy of all praise. 13. And (remember) when Lukman said to his son when he was advising him: “O my son! Join not in worship others with Allah. Verily! Joining others in worship with Allah is a great Zulm (wrong) indeed.¹ 14. And We have enjoined on man (to be dutiful and good) to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness and hardship upon weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years – give thanks to Me and to your parents, - unto Me is the final destination.2 15. But if they (both) strive with you to make you join in worship with Me others that of which you have no knowledge, then obey them not, but behave with them in the world kindly, and follow the path of him who turns to Me in repentance and obedience. Then to Me will be your return, and I shall tell you what you used to do. 16. “O my son! If it be (anything) equal to the weight of a grain of mustard seed , and though it be in a rock, or in the heavens or in the earth, Allah will bring it forth. Verily, Allah is Subtle (in bringing out that grain), Well-Aware (of its place). 17. “O my son! Aqim-is-Salat (offer prayer perfectly), enjoin (people) for Al-Ma’ruf – (Islamic Monotheism and all that is good), and forbid (people) from Al-Munkar (i.e disbelief in the Oneness of Allah, polytheism of all kinds and all that is evil and bad), and bear with patience whatever befalls you. Verily! These are some of the important commandments ordered by Allah with no exemption. 18. “And turn not your face away from men with pride, nor walk in insolence through the earth. Verily, Allah likes not each arrogant boaster. 19. “And be moderate (or show no insolence) in your walking, and lower your voice. Verily, the harshest of all voices is the voice (braying) of the ass.”

Originally posted by Opinionated: I would casterate myself *wink* or have a sex change! loooooool. then you would be perfect huh?

^^^its the truth...i'm lucky if I make it with my sanity. But thats just life in the good old US of A.

^^^^^loooooll Its like your playing catch up. Nicely written though...good job hon.

Survive.