Somalis folks need to have a true expression of Islam. the only way this could be found is through the use of Somali in prayer and rituals. why do we need an intermediary (Arabic language) to pray to Allah? Why is it read and only accepted in Arabic? If all languages are understood by Allah then all languages should be used in the prayer ritual, maha? the believer should have direct access and there should be faith for all with easy access! Somalis must go back to their origins and denounce all foreign ideas. we'll need to create a new sense of nationhood based on Somali folk-lore and customs of our ancestors. the conquerors have taken away our sense of self and replaced them with their own values and ideals. there is cultural genocide being committed in the Somali peninsula by Islam. the last pockets, of what remains of our customs, should be protected against this global phenomenon. Islam, not only calls for uniformity, but also wants a strict regiment of values. this is impossible to enforce. we are a different people whose psyche has been hijacked by the hoarders who have come to our land and destroyed our way of life. since, we're a different kettle of people together, careful considerations must to be made when embracing a new ideology. we ought to carefully and meticulously consider their merits, specially, if it of any use to ‘us’. but when this was spread by the sword and through economic embargoes via manipulative merchants, is it any wonder the people will accept like zealots, without question? we have accepted Islam without question. are we the so called ‘noble savages’, who lack intellectuality and their own historical trajectories? we need to establish a plurality-conscious society, where customs, religion and sociocultural values all have the same influence and weighing. where emphasis is put on restoring our cultural origins before 'these' foreign ideas were instituted.

Che -Guevara;861721 wrote: Only investment in primary education will increase literacy rates. oh yeah? macmuulaad muujinaya arrintas would suffice, maha?

it's only 7 days until my birthday. i'm going to be 33 y'all. so old, maha?

Apophis;990059 wrote: Now we know why. lol. Nairobi meey sameysay?

Safferz;990057 wrote: My favourite is "Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense," which I try to listen to before class. funny you say that.

it's only 8 days until my birthday. i'm going to be 32 y'all. so old, maha? :p:p

SomaliPhilosopher;990040 wrote: Hi y'all been listening to that fela kuti guy. not too bad. check out the following: One Day Someday The Choice is yours Stop AIDS Do your best (ft. Mos Def) Fight to Win (ft. Jaguar Wright)

a-land, b-land, c-land, d-land, e-land, f-land

Haatu;990026 wrote: Safferz are you able to request articles from journals at your uni? There's one or two I would like to read but they need subscriptions. send the passwords, baal. i'm currently working on an electronic library for my library mashruuc eh. by the way, it's coming great. you were a great inspiration, abti. it was your positive words of encouragement that paved the way for me. thanks.

Hat, abti, what is going on in Jigjiga today? it's ruined my plans, you know.

Nin-Yaaban;990018 wrote: Alpha, sxb, as a close and a dear friend, waxaan ku oron lahaa, sanad guuro wacan. What do you think about hitting the big 31....? probably another day, yaah? thanks bro. indeed a close and personal friend of the highest calibre. the BIG 30 was epic lakinse now it's not an issue.

christian Rock. awesome tune. deep lyrics, too.

i've got this awesome tune by Femi Kuti on repeat. it's called Alkebu-Lan (Cradle Of Civilization). excepts of the lyrics......... 1. Alkebu na the name of my people (Alkebu was the name of my people) Before Oyinbo man give us Africa (before the white man give us the name Africa) Alkebu na the name of my people (Alkebu was the name of my people) Before Oyinbo man give us Africa (before the white man give us the name Africa) Africa na Portuguese name (Africa was a Portuguese name) Wey Oyinbo man dey take call us (the white man called us this name) My people, we get our own name (My people (despite there being 55 countries), we must get our name) Even before the name they go call (even before the name took form, they called us this denigrating term) 2. Nigeria (na slave name) (Nigeria is a slave name) Gold coast (na slave name too) (Gold Coast is a slave name) Ivory coast (them get in name) (the people of the elephants were given this name) Rhodesia (na slave name too) (Rhodesia is a slave name - after Cecil Rhodes actually) South Africa (them get in name) (the people of the southern Africa were given this name) Algeria (na slave name too) (Algeria is a slave name, too - Islamic slavery) Republic of this o (them get in name) deep stuff. really. and......to think we've taken the name ''SOMALILAND''. caajib. calling your country Somaliland is just pathetic – it combines the two pronged legacies of colonialism and the failed reunification with Somalia and the subsequent events proceeding. anything with 'somali' evokes negativity and wreck any potential progress and development. lakinse, the suffix land adds a little sophistication, maha? :p;)

Safferz;989954 wrote: loool this lady cries when she has to eat a vegetable: calashan carrots iyo cucumbers oo kale, miyaa? you have a knack for making unintentional puns. saas miyaa?

Safferz;989951 wrote: He's actually a lot more polite and well mannered than I am lol takes one to know one, miyaa sheekadadu? how am i polite and well mannered, inabti? this is outrageous. please joogi these lies, for our cordial relations, if anything.

Haatu;989923 wrote: "Aqoon waa maxay? Waa waayo-aragnimo la ururshey." Found this interesting definition today. Do you agree? abstract, maha? what is aqoon in English? wisdom, miyaa?

Maqane;989948 wrote: ^ Saff, Al is Ciyaal suuq fooqal Ciyaal suuq so be careful! aar bal is deji, dee. inaar, i didn't say anything crude. she could interpret it as she likes. the feminist can take away our masculinity, in the name of political correctness, but they will NEVER take away our right to freedom of expression, in the form of double entendres and innuendos. ;)

Safferz;989943 wrote: you have a depraved mind. isku xishood, please.

guleed_ali;989886 wrote: Spot on Alpha it's a two way street. But in your experience have you seen Somalis respond better when their superiors treat them with more respect and take in their opinion when making decisions. Or is this considered a sign of weakness and open the door for more chaos. the Somali takes respect as a sign of weakness, ma garatay? you cant show mercy to the Somali. 'they' will think you're weak and will very soon take advantage. you must exert control over over the Somali. no mercy must be shown to the Somali at any given moment. the Somali must be made aware of the causes and consequences of his/her actions. once you've instilled enough fear, compliance of fear and rigorous intimidation tactics then you'll be able to develop the most powerful deterrent (money) then you've succeeded in conquering their souls and take ownership of the Somali. wa war cad.

Safferz;989918 wrote: Ethiopian passport issued to "David Motsamayi" in 1962, Mandela used it to enter the UK before returning to Ethiopia to receive training in guerrilla warfare. Interesting stuff... the good old days, ya? where Africans helped each other. nowadays, it's the ICC in the first instance.

Safferz;989939 wrote: The *only* think you have going for you is a British accent, I'm a sucker for those oh yeah? you can be sucker for a lot more, you know.

Cadale;989929 wrote: oo waayow maxaa dhacey? ma kii oromada? Looool life, dee. it's Sunday tomorrow aka Monday morning blues. :mad:

it's only 9 days until my birthday. i'm going to be 31 y'all. so old, maha? :p:) .

Cadale;989933 wrote: Gartey..... bal ii wad sheekada. im hearing labadiinu waxad mareysan the last stage good luck Inaar's i'm also on third base, of jacyl, that is, with Saffz. she's obviously playing hard to get but she'll eventually succumb to my charms. :p;)

annoyed. :mad: several unnecessary incidences have ruined my day.