baby cut from womb found alive...

[dawoco]

The western world is getting scarier, something as innocent as a picture seen by the wrong people can become lethal. A woman has been targetted for her child because a picture showing her pregnancy was on a website that advertised the dogs she bred. This is just an example of how vulnerable women are to crime, no matter what sort of crime. here is the article

 

 

Wixi noo qoran qof naa celin karo aaba jirin laakin it scares me to read these sorts of stories.

 

Now that it gets dark quite early my own shadow scares me, we females have to be careful and make sure we know everyone around us, so that we immediatly know when someone seems to be following us and whether we are in a crowded place or not.

 

Most of us londoners use the public transport and don't have the advantage of a car, so we have to do a bit of walking between our destination and our chosen transport. Even those sisters who drive have to be careful their doors are locked when they are on a desserted road stuck infront of a traffic light and so on...

 

What kind of precautions do you girls take when home alone?

What do you do when ur stuck in college or work and everyone has long gone by the time you get out of the building?

Do you carry something to protect you like pepperspray or do you have a group you travel with?

 

Lets share ideas of how to keep the odds in our favor girls, and more importantly, let's stay safe!

[Diamante]

"Now that it gets dark quite early my own shadow scares me"...that is spot on sis. I start shivering and shaking, whenever i'm alone on the street in the dark, and not only because it's cold!

 

Let me tell you about an incident that happened to me last year. I was then doing my last of year of College, and you know how hectic that last year can be. It requires that you eat, breathe and sleep your text books!

 

So being the stressed out chicken that I was, I was always staying till closing time at the library in town, and by then you have to wait for the bus another hour. Anyway to make a long thing short, on one of those nights, as I was making my way to the bus stop, which was, mind you, like a good 10 minutes walk from the library(if you were walking fast that is, and me i like to take my time ), I heard some footsteps approaching behind me.

 

At first I didnt think anything of it, i mean it was usually a busy high street, so there were bound to be one person or another walking on the street besides me. Just to be on the safe side, i crossed the road, and what do you know, they crossed the road after a second or so. Still i was thinking that maybe, just maybe they needed the cornershop that was around the corner.

I crossed the road again, and sure thing, they crossed with me. I was so scared by now that i started running back again to the library.

 

When i got there, i found that the library was still open, to my relief, and i told the librarian what happened. I was really surprised when she told me that these two men are known in the area. They harrass the girls on a regular basis, and even threatened her once.

 

Needless to say, i stopped going to the library there and then. I was just lucky that i didn't get confronted by those men.

 

Anyway, what i meant to say is that us women need to be more vigilant and careful, especially nowadays. Rape, murder and robbery happen on a regular basis. Always carry some sort of a weapong with you, read the fatixa and make sure you don't take un-necessary risks.

[OG Moti]

it is not only women, men too are in danger .. I heard from one of my friends, he said he was once almost got raped by three huge women, they stopped for him while walking in the street and offered to give him a lift, he said no thanx, and one went down and said get in the car, we are going to do u today .. like it or not, and he start running like crazy, we somalis are small people why do we have to go to huge people's countries.. stay in Asia they see you black, dangerious and huge ... Allah kariim, God safe u inshaAllah wherever u are

 

Peace

[MR ORGILAQE]

og-moti

[dawoco]

Diamante thank God you managed to get back to the library. If the neighbourhood residents are aware of the danger they should have reported it. Many people just can't be bothered.

 

Moti iyo orgi laqe you guys are terrible! Us females can't afford to joke about things like personal safety because we are more vulnerable than you guys...Though discussing safety isn't as exciting as talking about who is sexy on sol and how to chat up ppl, little advice shared can make a big difference in certain situations..Here is my little list:

 

1) make sure someone knows your constant where abouts, what time you are supposed to be where and what time you leave to get home etc.

 

2) never follow a strict daily routine in your journey, the wrong person might identify it.

 

3)Although the latest craze are those mp3's, it is best to not have a headphone on as it might distract you from the noises that surround you-making it difficult to pick up any unusual noises like approaching footsteps.

 

4)when using a minicab make sure it a local one and that a family members have the details of the cab head office. Also it is better to book a known cab to pick u up beforehand if going to a wedding and unsure whether transport will b available to bring you back.

 

5)don't talk on your mobile when strangers are about. when we talk to a friend we usually unwittingly give out personal information that could be used to harm us.

 

If not any new information, i hope that this serves as a reminder to stay alert and safe when out and about.

[Muhammad]

this link may help.

 

http://www.somaliaonline.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=001953#000000

 

Self Defence

By Mohammed Khalid

Taekwondo Black Belt 3rd Dan (WTF)

Ever wondered how you would react if you were accosted in the street? We have come to the conclusion that often, when faced with attack, the victim is advised to try and take control of the situation rather than giving in to it.

 

Be aware and try to avoid potentially dangerous situations. If you feel an attack is about to take place, don’t wait for it to develop, act immediately.

 

Draw attention to yourself, if you are on a train for example, pull the communication cord before it’s too late. If you can, try not to cave in

passively to your assailant, this is the firm and modern message.

 

Turning the confrontation to your advantage is not only beneficial to the victim, but can also be easier than you think - if you follow a few simple rules. Better still, learning how to avoid those situations, or how to diffuse them before they get out of hand is the best way of dealing with aggression.

 

Often, one of the worries facing a victim after an attack is that they didn’t do enough to help themselves. When the body feels the sensation of panic, its natural reaction is to freeze. If you try and stay aware and give yourself confidence through taking some form of self defence course, you will stand a better chance of remaining calm.

What you should do

 

* Avoid using poorly lit streets when walking or parking the car at night.

* Walk confidently with head up and purposeful stride.

* Carry a personal security device such as the personal attack alarm.

* Knock on someone’s door if you think you are being followed. Ask if they could telephone the police, a relative or a taxi to collect you. Never go into a strange house, you could be inviting more trouble.

 

Make sure that you are aware of the give away signs of a prospective attacker. Things to look out for are:

 

 

* Invasion of personal space or a close and persistent following.

* Unusually close interest in you.

* The same car passing you more than once or pulling over and parking further up the road.

 

Invest time in a self-defence training programme. If it’s martial arts based, you will probably find it a rewarding form of exercise and a good pastime.

What not to do

 

* Confront a prospective assailant unless you have definite cause to believe you are about to be attacked.

* Give an attacker cause to believe you are willing for him to approach you by letting him start a conversation or make eye contact etc.

* Be afraid to draw attention to yourself if you think you are in danger. Try instead to make a lot of noise (e.g. shout or even sing loudly) or walk in the middle of the road.

* Boast publicly of any self-defence or martial arts training you may have had - it might encourage someone to challenge you.

 

What to do if you come under attack

Here are some basic tips on reacting to actual confrontation:

 

The worst thing you can do is panic. If you feel someone is about to engage in contact with you, feel free to take the initiative. Turn to face them and get ready for a confrontation. If you practice a martial art, go into a basic stance, it will help to prepare you both physically and mentally for conflict, if it becomes necessary.

 

Stay calm and try to utilise what time you have to gauge your attacker’s state of mind. If they seem over-nervous or timid, a confident verbal challenge may deter them. Try and keep time on your side. Your assailant will be afraid of discovery, the longer you spread out the confrontation the more chance there is of this happening.

 

Try and engage in some form of conversation to diffuse the situation - never patronise or threaten, it will only encourage them. Never beg to be left alone or unhurt, many attackers get their kicks from the feeling of power that this gives them over the victim.

 

If an assailant wants your wallet or purse, give it to them, but produce it in a calm, slow moving way, you can even throw it onto the floor. This will give you more time to memorise all the details about the person, increasing the chances of subsequent arrest, and it also gives you time to run.

 

A mugger will always go for your wallet rather than you. Try and stay calm enough to apply any self-defence or martial arts skills you may have learned to restrain an attacker or defend yourself. Look for an opening to react, but be prepared to get hurt if you fight back - it’s painful but sometimes preferable to the possible consequences of giving in.

Legal Factors

Always remember that the law is very strict in matters of physical assault. You are only allowed to use ‘reasonable force’ for self-defence purposes. If you seriously hurt someone, even though it may be during a genuine attack, you might find it’s you that ends up in court on a criminal charge.

 

Defence Tips

 

EYE

Jab out with your fingers aiming for one or both eyes remembering not to pull the hand back before striking. The eyes are very delicate this means it needs very little force to be able to cause temporary blindness. To use this technique, accuracy is vital, therefore practice this by hanging a thick piece of card from a ceiling with holes cut out for the eyes. Then jab your finger(s) through the holes whilst the card is stationary or swinging.THROAT

The two main target areas are the Adams apple or the throat hollow. Striking either of the targets with a finger jab, second knuckles or the side of the hand will cause pain and difficulty in breathing. Pressure applied to the throat hollow by one or two fingers will cause discomfort and pain. Again accuracy is important.

CHIN

Using the heel of the hand to strike the attackers chin from below. Pushing the head back and follow through. If you miss the chin you will probably hit the nose, which is the next best thing.

HEAD

Using your forehead to butt the attacker is simple and effective. A butt to the nose will cause the attacker both pain and blurred vision, which will allow you time to get away. Try to avoid moving your head back as it may give away your intention. If grabbed from behind, snap your head back aiming to hit the attacker in the face. Do this twice in quick succession if necessary.

KICKING

Aim for the knee, shin or groin. If going for the groin, kick by moving your weight onto the other leg and bending it a little. Kick with a snapping motion as to make your leg return back quickly (don’t move your leg back before attacking, it let’s the attacker know your intention). If practising, don’t kick into the air with any power or snap, you could damage your knee. Instead, practice hitting a target.

EARS

Cupping the hands, hit your attacker over the ears with a clapping motion, this could cause the attackers eardrums to burst. Or, if you have only one hand free, grab the bottom part of the attackers ear and pull HARD.

HAND

 

A good method to break an attackers grip is to strike the back of the attackers hand. Hit it hard and fast a few times with the second knuckle of your middle finger. If done properly instant pain is caused.

Learn the Art of Relaxing

 

Why is it so important?

You will notice after practising this technique on a regular basis, that you will be in control of your body and mind when you need it the most.

 

Most fighters whether it be in Boxing, Thai Boxing or Grappling etc., will be taught at an early stage of their training just how important it is to relax.

 

Remember, if your body is relaxed, it will move easier and faster than when it is tense. You will also find it easier to assess and deal with any given situation.

 

 

Relaxation Technique

Lower the lights and then lie or sit comfortably. Whilst taking deep breaths in through your nose and out from your mouth, try to clear your mind. Imagine you are looking into ‘space’ with no stars - just total darkness.

 

Once you feel the sensation of your mind becoming clear, concentrate on the top part of your head and tell it to relax. Working your way down from your head to your toes. Remember to tell each part of the body to relax as you move from one part to the next.

 

Concentrate on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, upper back, stomach, arms, forearms, hands, thighs, calves and finally the feet, before reaching the toes. It will take time to achieve this but by being persistent you will feel the benefits. When you have achieved some degree of relaxation, try to use this technique in a different environment, for example, when at work or out shopping.

 

** Taken From: The Muslim Health Network:

 

http://www.muslimhealthnetwork.org/ls_martial_arts.shtml