^Jacbur is when shaqola'aantu kaa badato uu buufis ku soo hayo, lol. Nose congestion is called cabudh. Nuune, bisinka, nin aan ogahay umbaabad badashayee see camal?

^ I agree, it wasn't designed for such purpose. As for Somalis, imaanku markuu dadka ka tago, wax kasta ka filo.

The food aid system itself is completely flawed and ineffective - a system that maintains the vicious cycle of dependency in Africa. It's not as if years of process evaluations have not suggested the adverse impact. But who cares? Frustrating! What the people need instead is capacity building - empowerment, and skills development to reach self-sufficiency. They need to be assisted with ways in which they can earn their own livelihoods and grow their own food. The region is stable, land is abundant, and the people can be hardworking, and capable - why should they wait around and starve for couple of kg of grain which is unlikely to even reach them.

^You mean to tell me #2 does not represent you? Whatever happened to dahabkii iyo qasriyashii aad demand garayn jirtey, Aaliya yareey? Nephy, lol. Adba waad iigula jirtaa that pool! I do however oppose some aspects of 'hidiyo & dhaqan'. Cara, I agree.

^ . Hadaana? Reer magaal inaan ahay miyaad iloowdey? . If someone goes out of their way to make a huge difference in my day, you can bet I will try to acknowledge their effort properly! @ Che. That I can't afford, my friend. Aaliya, ceeb caleyki sis, waxaas oo kale hadaad maqashey xitaa lama sheegsheego! I have a reputation to keep , you know Cara, right on, woman! Usheeg. Anyways, I think I might settle for a thank you card and a gift certificate to the local book store - that should do it.

Underdog, I think my favourite Xiin's phrase is called for here: Waad shideysantahay, walal! (I was looking for an opportunity to use it ). Kolkii lagu arkaba qof umbaad ku kacsanthay. I have yet to see you smile/laugh/joke on these boards. Nephy, speaking of gifts, there's this wonderful white dude who has helped me a great deal with something, and I wanted to get him a small gift to show my gratitude but I simply can't think of an appropriate gift. Any ideas?

^LoL. I see. @ Rudy. NG, my roommate showed it to me a while back along with - It's obvious some airheads staged it.

NG, if you can claim Somaliland, why shall you deny Rudy the same bal? Cunsuri aabihii baad tahay Horta, how would you differentiate the fake ones from the real Somalilanders bal ii sheeg?

Subhanallah, that's horrible. Were they just waiting for the opportunity? And of all places, the mosque? Shame on those of you who find this funny. Cadaan, I just noticed your location - very strange phrase!

Inaa Lilaah Wa Inaa Ileyhi Raajicuun. May Allah forgive him and have mercy on his soul. Ibty, I am very sorry about your loss, sis. May Allah inrease you and the family in patience and imaan.

Malika, Salaam sweetie! Hope you're well NG, . Markaas oo kale I wouldn't think about numbers had I met him, but the type of drugs he must've been using...Can't be just qaad for sure Lol@ UN/CIA figures.

^ But seriously, a shampoo set??? And you wonder why your gifts ended up with other people...I guess one cannot grow dookh

^You can't really avoid numbers even if you wanted to, they're everywhere! Lol@ as many as you can. Ha waalin ninka, isagaaba already yaabanee.

^The truth is much worse reality exists in most developing countries. Some of my Indian friends were offended - as if these issues were hidden prior to the movie.

How is it that you've reached such conclusion? I have yet to come across any reliable stats on Somalia and its population.

^Meeqa jeer baa lagugu jajabiyey to finally give up?

A gift is a gift. I would accept it, thank him (I am assuming it's a him because usually it's the brothers who don't put much thinking into gifts and who are sometimes dookh-challenged, speaking from experience ), and put it aside in case I might want to give it away or just donate it to Salvation Army. About the monetary value of gifts, I have an issue with people who make a fuss about that. For me, it's really about the feeling, effort, and creativity that goes into gift-giving rather than what it's actually worth; even if it's a mere pen, I would take that as a nice gesture. p.s if it's from the husband, then it's something different altogether, lol. Still, I'd overlook it for the 1st time.

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Wa Alaikumu Salam, sister. Originally posted by Khayr: You are thinking as a Women first then Muslim somewhere down the line.... Can you please elaborate on that? Is being a woman not compatible with thinking Islamically? Are you implying that my logic is somehow being obscured by emotion when I say oppression against women needs to be addressed? Doesn't Islam prohibit any form of oppression, even on animals? Are women not part of of this Ummah you speak of, and wouldn't protecting their rights and improving their status be benefitting the greater good of the ummah? It's as if you're implying that addressing issues specific to women will somehow deprive men of some rights unbeknown to me. :confused: You're right, bad news does not benefit; but the reaction it elicits in society has the potential of bringing about a positive change - a solution to the initial cause of that 'Bad News'. Sometimes, bad news is a great impetus of change. If silence is what you're proposing, how then shall social problems in our community be addressed? p.s. I have no clue what brought slander into this discussion?

^And allowing oppression to continue, and innocent lives to be lost, is in the best interest of the community miya? You're misinformed about what spreads fitna, and what doesn't walal. Your obligation as a Muslim is to stop oppression first and foremost. This type of mentality is what propagates certain social ills. (check the domestic abuse thread - some good points were raised there) XG, I wish we had the answers walal. We certainly need more Muslim researchers and practitioners in this area. I think North American Muslim communities have made a notable progress in addressing family issues and creating a Sharia-informed support mechanism for women; organizations such ISNA and ICNA, among others, are providing much needed services. But more is needed. This sad incident has sparked further discussion among Muslim community leaders and masses, which is always good. In response, Shaikh Hamza Yussuf recently did a great lecture on this: . Explains the most misunderstood ayah in the Quran regarding this issue. More on Aasiya's murder: A histrory of abuse preceded Orchard Park beheading

^Subxanallah, that's a beautiful coast, though I have no clue where Bargal is. Are there mountains there as well or is it me?

Bless & Val, I know heestu caadi maha. Moves you adoon rabin, even though I can't stand Haifa. Blessed, seriously dhabar iyo meelo kale oo badan iguma yaalaan. I think I've exercised muscles that have been dormant for years. I am looking forward to starting massage therapy next week Insha Allah, I am hoping that would alleviate some of my muscle strains and neck stress. And yes, we should keep each other updated. My goal is 10 pounds - the amount I've gained since summer. Insha Allah, you will reach your target by then too. Has anyone tried hydrotherapy? Sounds quite therapeutic. I am thinking of trying it.

^Maxaa meeshan ku dhexkeenay marka hore? Blessed, honey, Allah ha iska kaa daayo. Few sisters and I were studying in a classroom that just so happened to have a projector when I came across your link, and let's just say May Allah forgive us for what ensued . Few minutes into watching the link, something like (DO NOT click if you're a bro!!) was happening in that classroom . We all honestly needed the stretches and the energy boost, lakeen I learnt never to start raqs session for a lebanese and an Egyptian together . P.S. I was in search for an easy and fun exercise routine these days; I am so going to start their fat burning series!!! Thanks a bunch . I better see some results by April, lol.

Allah Yarhamha. Muzzammil Hassan, 44, was arrested Thursday and charged with second- degree murder after telling police his wife was dead at the office of their television station in the Village of Orchard Park. While Muslim leaders have urged against applying cultural stereotypes to the crime, advocates for women linked the killing to attitudes in Muslim societies. “This was apparently a terroristic version of honor killing, a murder rooted in cultural notions about women’s subordination to men,” said Marcia Pappas, New York State president of the National Organization for Women. She decried the scant national media attention paid to the story, which broke the same day as the commuter plane crash that killed 50 people in Clarence. While domestic violence affects all cultures, Muslim women find it harder to break the silence about it because of a stigma, she said. “Too many Muslim men are using their religious beliefs to justify violence against women,” she said. After episodes of domestic violence, Aasiya Hassan, 37, filed for divorce Feb. 6 and obtained an order of protection barring her husband from their Orchard Park home, her lawyer, Corey Hogan, said. More This is a wake up call to all of us, that violence against women is real and can not be ignored. It must be addressed collectively by every member of our community. Several times each day in America, a woman is abused or assaulted. Domestic violence is a behavior that knows no boundaries of religion, race, ethnicity, or social status. Domestic violence occurs in every community. The Muslim community is not exempt from this issue. We, the Muslim community, need to take a strong stand against domestic violence. Unfortunately, some of us ignore such problems in our community, wanting to think that it does not occur among Muslims or we downgrade its seriousness. ISNA's open letter addressing Muslim community leaders. As usual, American media quickly insinuate that Islam is to blame :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

^Oh he is? Sug bal aan Khalid weydiinee. War heedhe, hadalkaa ma waxbaa ka jira? Aaliya, dhib ma leh, qaar ka cute badan baa reeraha ka buuxa