Playmaker, absolutly right, but Aids is not oly that ppl get from innercourse, but there are many ways that ppl get the disease, for instance, needles, and blood transfusion, son on. So, you cannot just say that AIDS is only transmitted through innercourse. You are also right, Allaah qofkii ka cabsadaa kuma dhaco Aids, waa markii aan ka hadalno (innercourse). Aids waa cudur aad iyo aad u xun Allaah ha inaga koriyo dhammaanteen. Wabillaahi Towfiiq:

Well, raula, good question, why don't we do a survey and ask ppl what they know about that. Wabillaahi Towfiiq:

MAXAA LAGA SAMEEYAY JIINGADDA AMA LAMAYEERIGA HADBA QOFKU SIDUU U YAQAAN. DHOWR SAACAD KA HOR AYAAN CLASS KA SOO BAXAY, KOLKASAA, ANNAGOO BADAN IS WAYDIINAY WAXA LAGA SAMEEYAY JIINGADDA, MARKA QOFKIINNEE YAQAANNA FADLAN KA SOO JAWAAB SU'AASHA MAHADSANID. WBILLAAHI TOWFIIQ:

Assalaama Calaykun sis, i think that u are the only person who reads this Important Articles, well, Jizaakallaah walaal. Wabillaahi Towfiiq:

Wow, maashaa allaah walaalo, ilaahay hakula garabgalo howshaada, Aamiin.

Ayuub Sheikh u are right walaal, he is living in this huge compoun with Air condions, while the rest of the Palastine ppl are out there dying, well, that is what happens when u have a leader like that. Wabillaahi Towfiiq:

Maalin ayaa Cabdimudhalib oo hurda manaam loogu yimid lana amray inuu faago ceelka samsamka oo muddo hore duugmay, meel uu ahaana aan la garanayn. Manaamkii ayuu ku weydiiyey meeshuu ceelku ahaa waana loo sheegay. Goortuu hurdadii ka kacay ayuu meeshii tegey isaga oo uu la socdo wiilkiisii Xaarith oo uu markaas carruur ka qabay wuuna qoday. Markii ceelkii la helay ayaa qureysh kula doodday oo tiri: "Cabdimudhalibow waa ceelkii aabahayo Ismaaciil waxaana ku leenahay xaq ee aan kula wadaagsano." Hase yeeshee Cabdimudhalib wuu ka diidey arrinkaa oo wuxuu yiri: "mayeelayo arrinkaan aniga ayaa la igu khaas yeelay". Muddo markii la dooday oo arrinkii lagu kala bixi waayey ayaa la go'aansaday in loo xukun tago habar wax sheegsheegta. Habartii ayaa la wada aaday. Goortii meel cidla ah oo dhexe la marayo ayaa Cabdimudhalib iyo nimankii jifadiisa ahaa, ee reer Cabdimanaf, biyihii ka go'een markaasey raggii kale ee qureysh oo la socday weyddiisteen, hase ahaatee wey u diideen iyagoo ka baqaya in ay dhammaantood oon u wada dhintaan. Cabdimudhalib markuu arkay xaaladdu meeshay marayso iyo inay halis ku jiraan, meesha ay marayaanna ay tahay saxaraa wax ka dhowna uusan jirin, ayuu ku yiri raggii jifadiisa ahaa "nin walba qabrigiisa ha qoto hana dul fariisto, hadba kii dhintana waa aasaynaa". Sidii ayey yeeleen laakiin markay muddo joogeen ayaa Cabdimudhalib yiri "ma wanaagsana inaan meeshan iska fadhino ee aan soconno". Markuu hashiisii fuulay oo ay dhaqaaqday ayaa biyo ka soo burqadeen meeshay lugta ka qaadday, biyihii ayuu cabbay dhammaan raggii qureysh ee la socdeyna wuu ugu yeeray. Markay kulligood cabbeen, weelashiina ka buuxsadeen ayey Cabdimudhalib ku yiraahdeen" Ilaah baan ku dhaarannaye arrinkii waa laguu xukumay, dib dambana Samsamka kugula doodi mayno, Ilaahii meeshaan saxaraha ah biyaha kaa siiyey yaa Samsamkana ku siiyey ee u noqo waraabbintaadii, waxba habar u tegi maynee". Markaa ayuuu Cabdimudhalib wuxuu ku nadray in haddii Ilaahay toban wiil siiyo oo ay wada hona qaadaan uu midkod Kacbada agteeda Alle darti ugu gowraco, halkaas ayaa markaas dib looga soo laabtay, meeshii markii hore loo socday. Cabdimudhalib markii Ilaahay tobankii wiil siiyey oo ay wada hanaaqaadeen ayuu isugu yeeray oo u sheegay nadarkiisii, markay ku wada raalli noqdeenna sanamkii Huda ahaa ayuu ag geeyey una qori tuuray tobankoodii markaasaa waxaa soo baxay qorigii Cabdullaahi oo ahaa wiilkii uu carruurtiisa ugu jeclaa, Cabdimudhalib middi ayuu soo qaatey, wiilkiina gacanta ayuu soo qabsaday oo kacbada dhinaceeda la aaday si uu u gowraco hase yeeshee qureysh ayaa wiilkii ku dhegtay oo u diiday inuu gowraco siiba abtiyaashiis reer bani makhsuum, Cabdimudhalib wuxuu yiri sidee baan nadarkaygii yeelayaa, markaasay kula taliyeen inuu aado habar wax sheegta. Habartii markuu u tegey ayey ku tidhi "magtiinnu waa meeqa?" markaasuu ugu jawaabay "toban halaad", ka dib ayey tidhi "toban halaad iyo isaga u qori tuur, haddii ay tobanka halaad soo baxaan gowrac, hadduu isagu soo baxana geelii kordhi oo toban kale ku dar. Ka dib sidaa geela u kordhi oo hadba toban ku dar ilaa uu geelu soo baxo oo Rabbigiis ka raalli noqdo". Cabdimudhalib waa soo laabtay wuxuuna u qori tuuray toban halaad iyo wiilkii hase yeeshee waxaa qorituurkii ku dhacay Cabdullaahi, ka dib geelii ayuu hadba toban ku darayey qorituurkuna ku dhacayeye Cabdullaahi illaa uu gaadhsiiyey boqol geel ah oo qori tuurkiina ku dhacay geelii. Ka dib Cabdmudhalib wuxuu gowracay boqolkii geela ahaa. Markaa wixii ka dambeeyey magtii qureysheed ee tobanka geelo ah ahayd waxaa noqotay boqol geel ah, islaamkuna markuu yimid boqolkii ayuu u sugay, oo uddaayey, Rasuulka SCW wuxuu yiri: "Anigu waxaan ahay ina labo gowrac" oo uu ula jeedo nebi Ismaaciil iyo aabbihiis Cabdullaahi. Waxaa aan qisadaan iyo kuwa la midka ahba ka fahmeynaa sida qureyshu ahaayeen dad diin lahaa hase ahaatee shirki iyo inxiraaf galay, arrimo badanna waxay ku dhaameen dad badan oo maanta islaamka u nasab sheeganaya. Arrimahaas oo aannaan halkan ku koobi karin oo u baahan in iyaga kaliya qoraal ama baaritaan laga sameeyo waxaa tusaale inoogu filan sida markay dhib ku timaaddo ay Ilaahay keliya u baryi jireen ama siday ballanta u ilaalin jireen ammaanadana u xifdin jireen, beentana uga xishoon jireen, nadarkana u oofin jireen. Waxaana xaqiiqa ah in dad badan oo maanta islaamnimo sheegnaya aanan arrimahaas oo dhan laga wada helaynin aysanna nadar oofintiis u gowracayn ilmohooda ama boqol geel ah. Cabdullaahi, oo sidaan soo sheegnayba ahaa nebiga aabbihiis, waxaa hooyadiis la odhan jirey Faadumo bintu Caa'id binu Cimraan binu Makhsuum. Cabdullaahi wuxuu guursaday Aamino bintu Wahab binu Cabdimanaaf binu Suhra bin Kilaab, waxayna isku dhisteen magaalada Makka, muddo yar ka dibna, Aamino oo uur leh, ayaa Cabdullaahi arrin u baxay oo aadey Madiina, halkaas oo uu ku geeriyoodey. Da'diisu waxay markaas ahayd 25 sano. Wabillaahi Towfiiq:

LuCkyStar that was my piont that ppl would read and know about, thanks for reading. Wabillaahi Towfiiq:

Sida la wada ogsoon yahay nasabka Rasuulka SCW ama abtirisiinyihiisu wuxuu galaa nabiyullaahi Ismaaciil oo uu dhalay nabi Ibraahim. Abtirsiinyada nabiga SCW waxay u qaybsantaa saddex qaybood: Qaybta u hooreysa marka nabiga SCW laga soo bilaabo waxay ku eg tahay ilaa Cadnaa, waana qayb culimada islaamka oo dhan ay isku waafaqsan tahay isla markaasna la hubo sixadeeda; Qaybta labaad oo iyaduna ka bilaabato Cadnaan waxay ku eg tahay ilaa nabi Ismaaciil, hase yeeshee waa qayb ay culimadu isku khilaafsan tahay sixadeeda in badan oo culimada ka mid ihina way ka gaabsadaan, qaar kalena way ka hadlaan; Qaybta saddexaad oo ka bilaabata nabi Ismaaciil ilaa laga gaaro nabi Aadan aad ayaay u adag tahay xaqiijinteeda iyo sixadeeda waxana wanaagsan in laga dhowrsada oo aan la dhex dabaalan. Waxaan markaa soo qaadaneynaa qaybta ugu horreysa ee ay culimada islaamku isku waafaqsan yihiin dhabnimadeeda hadday noqon lahaayeen kuwii hore iyo kuwii dambeba, waxaana weeye sidatan: Maxammed binu Cabdullahi binu Cabdimudhalib (Shaybah) binu Haashim (Camar) binu Cabdimanaaf (Muqiira) binu Qusayi (sayd) binu Kilaab binu Murra binu Kacab binu Nadar (Qays) binu Kinaana binu Khuseyma binu Mudrik (binu Ilyaas binu Mudar binu Nisaar binu Macad binu Cadnaa. Rasuulka SCW jilibkiisa waxaa la oran jirey reer binu Haashim, waxaana loogu magac daray awoowgiisii labaad, Haashim binu Cabdimanaaf. Haashim wuxuu ahaa nin ka sheegganaa reer Makka, wuxuu waraabin jirey xujeyda oo uu aabbihiis Cabdimanaaf ka dhaxlay, sidoo kale wuxuu ahaa ninkii ugu horreeyey ee jideeyey labadii safar ee suuratul Quraysh sheegtay oo ay qurayshtu u kala safri jirtay Shaam iyo Yamaan. Haashim Wuxuu dhalay afar wiil oo kala ahaa: Asad, Abu Seyfi, Nadla' iyo Cabdimudhalib iyo shan gabdhood oo kala ahaa: Sharaf, Khaalida, Daciifa, Ruqiya iyo Junna. Waxaa sagaalkooda ugu yaraa Cabdimudhalib oo ahaa nibiga SCW awowgiis. Cabdimudhalib siduu ku dhashay waxay ahayd aabbihiis Haashim ayaa Safar ugu kacay Shaam, wuxuuna sii maray Madiina oo uu ku guursaday kulana aqalgalay Salma bintu Camar. Haashim wuxuu sii watay safarkiisii Shaam. Markuu Shaam tegey ayuu xanuunsaday, muddo dabadeedna wuxuu ku geeriyooday magaalo la yiraahdo Qusa oo Falastiin ku taala. Salma, oo uur lahayd markuu Haashim tegey, waxay dhashay wiil ay u bixisay Sheyba. Haashim markuu dhintay waxa mas'uuliyaddii waraabinta xujeyda qaaday walaalkiis Mudhalib. Mudhalib markuu hawshaas muddo hayey ayuu Madiina aaday si uu u soo wado wiilkii uu walaalkiis Haashim ka tegey (Sheyba). Markuu Madiina yimid ayuu Salma ka codsaday inay wiilka ku darto hase yeeshee way u diidday, markaasuu ku yiri "waxaan u dhiibayaa hawshii aabbihiis iyo xaramkii Alle", sidaa ayeyna ugu dartay. Mudhalib markuu Makka ku soo noqday isagoo wiilkuu adeerka u ahaa wada, ayaa waxaa arkay dadkii Makka joogey markaasey wiilkii u maleeyeen addoon uu Mudhalib soo iibsaday sidaas darteed ayey wiilkii ku dheheen Cabdimudhalib (addoonkii Mudhalib), markaasuu mudhalib ku yiri "war hooggiinee, waa wiilkii walaalkay Haashim". Sidaas ayaa wiilkii Sheyba ahaa kula baxay naaneystaas Cabdimudhalib. Cabdimudhalib wuxuu dhalay toban wiil iyo lix gabdhood, waxaana tobanka wiil lakalal oran jiray: Xaarith, Subayr, Abuu Dhaalib, Cadullahi, Safar, Cabbaas, Xamsa, abuu Lahab, Qiyidaaq, Muqawim. Lixda Gabdhoodna waxay kala ahaayeen: Safiya, Arwa, Ummu Xakiim, Bara'Caatika iyo Ummayma. Cabdimudhalib wuxuu noqday nin cajiib ah oo qureysh oo dhan ka tilmaaman, wuxuu noqday odeygii qureysheed sida lo ogsoon yahayna wuxuu leeyahay qisooyin caan ah oo kala duwan, halkanna aynaan ku soo wada koobi karin, waxaana ka mida ahaa Duullaankii Abraha iyo Qodiddii Samsamka, kuwaas oo isaga iyo qureyshba Ilaahay ugu gargaaray. Wabillaahi Towfiiq:

Wow that is funny walaal soomajeeste, how ****** can this president be. Wow, those of us who live in North America are totally sick of seeing this damn ****** president. At least I am. Thanks walaalo, and Wabillaahi Towfiiq:

Qacbaro brother you are absolutly right, ilaahay ha inoo soo diro Aamiin. Thanks walaal.

Asxantu Qacbaro:

Yeah, so.

Soonku wuxuu leeyahay laba rukni ama laba tiir oo uu ku dhisan yahay, haddii midkood la waayana uu dumayo, labadaa tiirna waxaa kala yihiin: 1) In laga reebtoomo oo aan loo dhowaan waxyaabaha soonka buriya, laga billaabo marka waagu dillaaco ilaa laga gaaro qorrax dhaca. 2) In lala yimaado niyada soonka: sida aan horay u soo xusnayba niyaddu waxay kala saartaa waxyaabaha cibaadada ah iyo kuwa aan cibaadada ahayn, oo aan loogu talagalin in Ilaaheey loogu dhowaado, sida haddii ruux uu iska daayo maalin dhan waxyaabaha soonka jabiya, isagoo ulajeeda mudaharaadid iyo ashtakoosho, markaa wax ajar ah ka heli mayo soonkaa uu la yimid, cibaadana noqon mayo, laakiin haddii uu u niyaysto inuu Alle SW ugu dhowaado, dabadeedna uu iska daayo waxyaabahaa wuxuu u noqonayaa soonkaa uu la yimid cibaado laga abaal marinayo, Ilaaheey agtiisana giime ku leh. WAXYAABAHA SOONKA BURRIYA Waxaa jira waxyaabo la doonayo in soonka laga ilaaliyo oo laga dhawro, oo haddii ay soonka isku yimaadiin uu soonku burayo, waxyaabahaasina waa shan waxyaabood oo kaliya, wuxuuna soonku shantaa waxyaabood ku jabaa marka si ula kac ah loo sameeyo, laakiin haddii qofka la qasbo ama uu soonka hilmaamo, dabadeedna uu sameeyo oo uu la yimaado mid kuwaas ka mid ah isagoo hilmaansan, soonkiisu ka jabi mayo, isla marka uu ogaado oo uu soonka soo xasuusto ayuu joojinayaa wixii uu ku jiray, dabadeedna soonkiisa ayuu sii wadanayaa, lagamana rabo wax qallo ah, haddii laakiin qofku uu mid shantaas waxyaabood ka mid ah sameeyo, isagoo u bareeray, soonkiisu waa jabayaa, inta maalintaas ka dhimanna waxaa ku waajib ah inuusan waxyaabaha soonka jabiya u dhowaan, oo uu baaqi ku ahaado una dhaqmo sida dadka sooman oo kale, ilaa qorraxdu ka dhacdo. Waxaa shantaas ahayn oo soonka jabin karaana kuma jiraan kitaabka iyo sunnada, wax daliil ahna looma hayo, waxaana sida badan muslimiinta diinta ku adkeeya waxyaabo daciif ah, amaba aan asal iyo raad toona diinta ku lahayn, oo mar dambe ku soo kordhay, sida cadhuufta tirada badan oo dhulkeenii lagu hallayn jiray, dadkana dhuunta ka qallajin jirtay, bal fiiri Allaha na hanuuniyee sida ay dadku ugu dhibtoodeen waxyaabaha aan diinta ka tirsanayn, dhulkiina uu ugu wasaqoobay, qofkuna haddii uu shantaas si-fiican u fahmo wuxuu aad iyo aad u kala garan karaa waxyaabaha soonka jabiya iyo kuwa aan jabin. Waxayna shantaasi kala yihiin: 1) Galmada (raga iyo dumarka isu tagidooda): haddii arrintaasi dhacdo soonku waa jabayaa, waxaana waajib ah in maalintaas sida xaraanta ah loo afuray la soo qalleeyo, intaana waxaa sii dheer sidoo kalena waajib ah in ninka soonkiisa sidaa ku fasahaadiyey uu la yimaado, oo uu bixiyo kafaarogud, wuxuuna ula imaanayaa sidan soo socota: (A) Wuxuu xoraynayaa qof addoon ah (sida qof dagaal diineed oo dhexmaray muslimiinta iyo gaalada lugu soo qabsaday), haddii uu awoodi waayo xorayntaas xag dhaqaale awgiis ama wayn iyo jirid la’aan uusan addoonkiiba jirin, waba sida hadda taagan oo kalee, wuxuu u gudbayaa darajada labaad, oo ah: (B) Inuu laba bilood oo isku xigta, kala go’na aan lahayn uu soomo, haddii uusan awoodi Karin inuu labadaas bilood soomo wuxuu haddana u gudbayaa darajada saddexaad, oo ah: © Inuu quudiyo oo raashin sooyo lixdan miskiin. Haddii uu saddexdaa qaybood uu midna awoodi waayo kafaaradii way ka dhacaysaa, sababtoo ah Rasuulka SCW ayaa waxaa u yimid nin falkaa ku kacay maalin Ramadaan, tabar iyo awoodna u waayey inuu kafaarogud sameeyo, wuxuuna markaa ka riday kafaaaro gudkii, isagoona siiyey timir uu reerkiisa siisto, maadaama uu ka cabtay faqri fara-goys ah, Ilaaheeyna dadka kuma uu waajibiyo wax aysan awoodin. Laakiin haweentii soonkeedu sidaas ku fasahaaday iyada lagama rabo kafaarogudka ninka laga rabo, ee waxaa laga rabaa wixii ka soo hara. 2) Is-matajinta: haddii qofku si ula kac ah isku matajiyo, soonkiisu wuxuu noqonayaa mid buray, laakiin haddii mataggu ka awood bato oo isagu uusan iska raad-raadin, dabadeedna uu matago soonku ka jabi mayo, waxaa sidaas la mid ah haddii qofku uu rabey inuu cadaysado, dabadeedna uu sidaas ku matago isagoon isagu rabin inuu matago, markaas oo kale soonku ka jabi mayo, waxaa Abuu Hurayra (a.k.n) laga soo wariyey inuu Rasuulka SCW yiri “Qofkii mataggu ka awood bato oo sidaa uu uga yimaado wax qalle ah lagama rabo, qofkiise isagu is-matajiya isagoo ula kacaya ha soo qalleeyo soonkaâ€. 3-4) Cunitaan iyo Cabitaan: haddii qofku isagoo soonka og uu wax cuno ama cabo soonkiisu waa jabayaa, laakiin haddii uu wax cuno ama cabo isagoo la qasbay ama hilmaansan inuu sooman yahay, soonkiisu jabi mayo, sida Rasuulka SCW u yiri “Qofkii sooman oo wax cuna ama caba isagoo hilmaansan soonkiisa ha dhamaysto oo ha sii wato, Ilaaheey ayaana wax uu cuno iyo wax uu cabo siiyeyâ€, marka uu soo xasuusto oo ay ku soo dhacdo inuu sooman yahay waxaa laga rabaa inuu raashinka iska joojiyo, dabadeedna soonkiisa sii wato. 5) Imaashaha dhiigga caadada (xaylka) ama dhiigga nifaaska oo yimaada ka dib marka haweenku dhalaan: marka dhiiggaasi yimaado soonku waa jabayaa, waxaana kaliya oo laga doonayaa haweentaa muslimadda ah oo dhiiggaasi ka yimid in marka soonku dhamaado ay soo qallayso intii maalmood ee dhaaftay, iyadoo wax dambi iyo daalac ah aan loo raacanayn, sababtoo ah kuma aysan kicin wax dambi ah, ee sidii la faray ayey samaysay.

Somalis currently discuss leadership qualities in every social setting. The question of leadership has emerged as the Somali reconciliation conference successfully leading to the creation of Somali government. Leadership is vital, to the success of any government or organization and is paramount to our daily life either at work, home or socializing, It is common to hear Somalis highlighting that high quality leadership is vital to the success of the government, which will be formed in Kenya. Collins new English dictionary defines “Leader as a person who rules, guides, or inspires othersâ€. Every political/group leader in Kenya can claim that his qualities fit in the above definition; because every one of them (formerly known as Warlords) proclaims that he rules, guides and inspires his followers. In fact, these individuals themselves have already started to talk about leadership skills and would like to be judged on their achievements not on the harms, which they inflicted to the Somali people, as they made U turn from Warlords to Lawmakers." However it is not an undemanding assignment to spot an individual that acquires the leadership characters either by nature or by developing and understanding of the issue. Leadership style and how it's viewed, is where the leader can play a substantial function. The degree that a leader can influence others or at least have a situation that allows him/her to control the situation is vital to the success of any organization. Currently there are over seventy presidential candidates and one would expect that they produce their policies and strategies to deal with the challenges ahead. However, either 275 members of the parliament nor others who are currently involving the process are demanding to scrutinize candidates' reasons of wanting to lead the nation. Without accountability or scrutiny, candidates will have the opportunity that they wished from the first place, hence the increase of candidates. Front-runners of the current presidential elections are doing their best to convince members of the parliament in a different ways, some are concentrating on getting alliances that can do the hard work for them, some are approaching directly to the MP's, while others are contesting for the race in order to capture the media attention with a view of becoming a member of the new cabinet. It is evident that no candidates can win the election with a support of his own clan affiliated members only, therefore, candidates are aware of the importance of MP's as they are making the ultimate decision. If the behavior of a leader is seen to be a good behavior and has a respect with people then the leader will enjoy a wholehearted support. In order to evaluate those front-runners, this paper attempted to address their behavior, actions and results, as they are also very important features when it comes to evaluating the success of a leader. However, after discussing with friends I decided not to publish their weaknesses and strengths for obvious reasons. Therefore, I will leave it to you to explore the issue in your own terms. If a leader wins the hearts of minds of his/her followers by providing security, justice and equality therefore supporters will be content to assist their principal. However, judging the present leaders this is yet to be proven, as every leader has problems within his own clan affiliated members, let alone the nation. The present political leaders do not have the necessary qualities to lead the nation, therefore, it is paramount that international actors together with Somali individuals to promote and advocate the importance of leadership qualities. Leadership qualities Leaders need to prove that they have a good relationship with their followers, as they need to lead them. Leaders have to demonstrate that they are role models and lead by example. Great leaders know that they do not know everything and feel that they can learn from their mistakes and have a willingness to admit mistakes. Great leaders are those who understand the complexity of tasks and some times to change or alter their decisions if the circumstances change. Therefore, it is vital that leaders to be flexible and have an open mind. Motivation, persuasion, confidence, assertiveness and mutual respect and other qualities are all very important. Great leaders should have those qualities in order to become a successful leader. The quality and effectiveness of a great leader is inevitable to come out and people will notice by the outcome of their actions. The selection of the right person to be a leader is very important. Great leader recognizes the importance of building a trust and the need to possess excellent communication skills, especially when talking in public, as actions need to match words. If a leader is an approachable, willing to listen and have a policy encouraging participation at all levels will greatly help his/her leadership. The way a leader communicates with people and leads them can play a big part in building a trust. As we have seen around the world there are times that one person has to make a decision, especially when there are crisis and their decision are crucially important. John Gardner (1989) described some of the characteristic features of a leader as: Physical vitality and stamina Intelligence and action-oriented judgment Eagerness to accept responsibility Task competence Understanding of followers and their needs Skill in dealing with people Need for achievement Capacity to motivate people Courage and resolution Trustworthiness Decisiveness Self-confidence Assertiveness Adaptability/flexibility John Gardner (1989) On Leadership, New York ; Free Press. Most of the known Somali leaders do not have the above leadership qualities and it is difficult to find a leader that partly meets the above requirements. I will leave it to you to properly address each of them with a tick sheet comparing the above characteristic features. Therefore, the future of the Somali government will have difficulties to overcome the challenges ahead. Since the collapse of Siyad Barre's regime most of the Somali intellectuals have fled the country to exile and now are citizens of other countries such as Europe, America , and Arab Countries. Therefore, it may well be possible that the future leaders are in the Diaspora, nevertheless are they (Somalis in the Diaspora) ready to contribute to their country of origin? If so who is responsible to find them? All these questions can only be answered if Somali intellectuals and the international actors are ready to take the driving seat in the Somali politics. Somalis are still waiting to see an effective leader and the question is “What are the obstacles preventing potential leaders to emerge?†Obstacles preventing effective leaders to emerge There are many factors preventing potential Somali leaders who possess the leadership qualities becoming forward to partake in the current political process conferences to air their views. Some of these factors are: Public apathy Politicians and the political process Resources External forces. 1) Public apathy There are many reasons why citizens are not willing to participate, it could be individual reasons or it could be that they do not believe and trust their leader's agenda and priorities. On occasion citizens are reluctant to become involved unless they can see their own individual benefit before they commit. There is also a perception that if people engage community involvement and challenge actions of clannish they might find themselves and their family being targeted by group leaders and get no help from other Somalis. The current failure in every aspect, powerlessness to take an action and a lack of confidence that anyone else could have contributed to the feeling of apathy. The sense of political/group leaders know best has led on may occasions to the all too familiar words of “apathy†becoming the enemies of communities and the policies of their leaders. Many people still do not trust any institution unless the leader of that institution belongs to their clan. The main reason for this is either fear of abuse of power by the state and its public resources and victimization or gaining special privilege for lucrative economic and/or political gains. 2) Politicians and the political process One obstacle preventing new leaders is politicians and the political process. Politicians often believe that they are the true representatives of their clan/nation, therefore, would know the needs of the clan/nation. However, if members of the clan were involved in decision-making process within the clan or the government, this would be interpreted as threatening or unnecessary. Somali politicians have enjoyed the power of making decisions, without consulting of Somalis. This trend is showing a continuous pattern and is preventing communities to recognize and accept to share this power with day-to-day citizens. Some politicians perceive that if there were greater involvement from the citizens for the process of policy making, this would have an impact on their role as politicians. The present political leaders have no clear political agenda other than the ultimate realization of a political seat. The impact of this unstructured political havoc is a constant power struggle, prolonged crisis, increased local insecurity, unemployment, poverty and escalation of the violence. Since leaders are not accountable to their actions and behavior their political deliberations are prone to conflict. 3) Resources Historically Somali politicians secured their seats by spending a considerable time and resources. This allowed them to benefit high profile status and wealthy. Politicians used to pledge to their clan for unrealistic promises, however, when they do not deliver, there was no accountability and enjoyed in the power. Then the question arises from here is that why promise if you cannot keep to your promises? The answer is very simple, who cares if you can successfully get away. ne of the biggest obstacles preventing a new leader to come out with in the community is the lack of resources. As we have witnessed the current group leaders are not the true representatives of their clans and will not allow a new leader to come out with in their clans. However, if the potential leader has the resources to influence his/her clan members, then he/she will have greater chances of challenging or even sometimes can overthrow the current leader. Due to the poverty, corruption, nepotism and self-interests have prevented viable consultation, debate within the society. Historically, Somali politicians gained recognition within their clans by bribing clan leaders in order to gain a support and even some times creates a hostile environment to advance his/her interest. Some group leaders are just doing that at the moment with a hope of becoming the future leader of the nation and have in their mind the old style of unaccountable leadership. The poor quality of leadership has resulted the culture of corruption and the misuse of the power. Leaders are also taking advantage of the current situation with regards to poverty and the lack of education. Most of the leaders have a vision that one day other countries will recognize his power and award him financial, moral and political support. Therefore external forces are encouraging the current mayhem and awarding those who violate human rights issues. Can we blame external forces for everything? 4) External forces Somalis believe that if their leader is supported and have a good relationship with international actors then he/she is presentable to them. Most of the current group leaders would welcome any talks with the international communities whereas they may refuse to accept invitation from other group leaders in Somalia . International actors, especially neighbors have their share in contributing the current situation in Somalia . The international actors could have invested potential individuals or groups whose capacity can have huge impact towards a social change that Somalis desperately need. Somalis believe that without the support from the international actors the situation in Somalia will get worst. However, international actors might see their role differently, and believe that the solution is within the hands of Somalis. It is time that Somalis to realize their full potential and come up a solution to end the current mayhem and disorder, rather than looking for help to the international actors. The time has come to start talking between Somalis with a view of resolving the problems. Following years of brutal clan warfare that devastated the country, external forces have played a role and helped some group leaders by providing, resources, moral and political support. This resulted that group leaders in the country to distance between themselves and to think that they are enemies of each other. It can be argued that external forces are responsible for the lack of communication between group leaders and have contributed to the current lawlessness and anarchy inside the country. The current political situation in Somalia requires a leader who has the ability to take a more strategic view. Even though the international communities have made an effort to find a solution to the problem, by sponsoring the Somali peace process, currently underway in Kenya, however, their method is not the right one as it only focuses on group leaders rather than encouraging the civil society organizations and individuals who have made a significant difference and improvements to Somalis in the country. The international actors have made it clear that the solution has to come within Somalis and then they will help to build the bridge. However, it can be argued that the international actors are not ready to help Somalis and are waiting their chosen moment as we have witnessed post Transitional National Government in Arte , Djibouti . Impartial international actor who can influence group leaders is paramount to ending the suffering of Somalis. Conclusion: Leadership style and how it's viewed the leader can play a significant role. The present political leaders do not have the necessary qualities to lead the nation, therefore, it is paramount that international actors together with Somali individuals to promote and advocate the importance of leadership qualities. Current leaders are not role models and cannot lead by example. Somalis need to understand the importance of a great leader and the complexity of tasks and some times to change or alter their decisions if the circumstances change. Future leaders need to show a great degree of flexibility and to move away the phenomena of looking for personal gains. Great leaders should have the necessary leadership qualities in order to become a successful leader. The paper recognizes those factors preventing potential Somali leaders who possess the leadership qualities becoming forward to partake in the current political process conferences to air their views and would recommend that Somalis and international actors to pursue this and to study further with a view of promoting or advocating the issue. It is also recommended that the international actors and Somalis to examine their role towards Somalia and to come up a strategy to overcome the current mayhem in the country. Somali political leaders should understand that Somalis are fed up of their tricks and would scrutinize for their actions. Apathy is the enemy for communities to be involved citizens. The present political leaders have no clear political agenda other than the ultimate realization of a political seat, and this has to change. Leaders should be accountable for their actions and behaviors at all times. External forces should stop helping some group leaders by providing, resources, moral and political support. The current political situation in Somalia is a multidimensional phenomenon, addressing it successfully requires a leader who understands this multi dimensional. This article was written on Hiiraan.com by Mr Abdirahman Omar Osman ( Eng. Yarisow) Wabillaahi Towfiiq.

Walaal waad mahadsantahay 100% adiga iyo dhammaan inta ka qaybqaado Forum ka Islam ka ah. Wabillaahi Towfiiq.

well well well well, who is talking now, ARAFAD is talking huh, first, like u said Mandela was not sell out like ARAFAD. Arafad is the worest leader of all time, look what is going on in GAZA strip now and how many ppl are drying under his poor leadership. Arafad will never be like Mandela, and he will never lead his ppl to an independen state, so he can forget his anarowed mind of bieng the leader of Palastine. In my piont of view, i think that if he would have step down as a leader for a while, Palestine would have a new leader who could may be put in a better situtation then he ever did in his entire time as thier leader. Well, i can only say that Palastine pple deserve thier freedom and land, so Allaah bless Palastine and give thier freedom from.............Wabillaahi Towfiiq.

Wow, what a display, i was really back home for a moment, thanks guys. Wabillahi Towfiiq.

walaalayaal waxaan idinka codsanayaa in aad si joogta ah oga qaybqaadataan forum ka qaybta Islam, maxaa yeelay waa qaybta ugu muhiimsan dhammaan forum yada oo dhan. Waa meesha kaliya ee aan isku waydaarsankarno su'aalo diini ah, xadiisyo, iyo waliba Qu'raanka tafsiirkiisa. Marka walaalayaal iga raali ahaada 100% kana qaybqaata ALLAAH ayaa ajir idinka siinaayo. Wabillaahi Toqfiiq.

Sister first of all, thanks for asking such an excellent question, and secondly yes you can fast as long as you are not really sick, or not bleeding somehow. If you think that fasting will risk your health or your doctor told you that fasting may couse you some health problems than you should not fast. And again thanks for the excellent question. P.S. sis, if you decise not to fast for some personal reasons or health related problems for that matter, remember that after you give birth, you must fast all the days that you did not fast in the month of Ramadan. Just to let you know, sis. Thank you!!!

Sister waan ku xusuusinlahaa balse i don't want spoil my quesion, but i will tell the name of the Asxaabigaas Insha' allaah, sis.

JIZAAKALLAAH SIS:

Abdullahi Ibn Abi Quhafah, the real name of our hero, was a well-known merchant in Makkah.He was a close friend of Muhammed(scw) even before the latter became a Messenger of Allah. This intimate relationship was responsible for the fact that he was the firts man ever to joining the faith of Islam. For he knew Muhammed's character too well to doubte his claim of Prophethoow. From that moment and until the death of the Prophet(scw)twenty-three years later-and even after that- Abu Baker(radily-Allahu anhu)proved to be the most loyal freind and follower of the Prophet Muhammed (scw). It was this unlimited loyality and unfaltering faith in the Prophet that earned our hero the title AL-SIDDIQ, which means the true believing person or the person who never doubted anything reported by the Prophet(scw). This title was given to him by Muhammed(scw) personally after the event of Israa' and Mi'raaj(the Night Journey if the Prophet from Makkah to Jerusalem and his Ascension to Heaven). TO BE CONTINIUED....

SHOOBARO walaal haddii aad adiga la kulantay dhibaato yar adoo sheegaya ama sheegay runta, ma'han in aad tiraahdo runta mafiicna ama ha sheegin run, waayo, way tahay in runta markasta la sheego maxaa yeelay diinteenna macaan ee Islam ah ayaa naleh sheega runta, marka haddii qof kaa xumaan lahaa iyo haddii kalayba macno masamaynayso 'cause diinta ayaa ku amartay in aad runta sheegto no matter what, no offence, i understand that you are entittled your opinion, but honest is the best solution bro.

Waiyaaka walaalkiis (SHOOBARO)