Well, what makes one a cook? I don't think knowing how to make canjeelo, bariis, paasto and such makes you a cook. That's not what I'm talking about when I say 'I don't know' for those are very simple and most of us knew how to make it from seeing our mothers do it at a very young age. But, do you know how to make rice three or more different ways? Can you follow and make the exact same dish in a cookbook? How many dishes somali and international dishes can you make. Etc. Etc. Sister, why do u need to make rice three different ways? Cooking rice one way is cool, we are not professional chefs here. And yes I know how to cook pasta, rice, chicken, suqaar. Anjeera, jabti-no buts its not hard either-anything is easy to learn if u try. And I can follow a cookbook, not hard if u can read. I live with pakistani and arab brothers we all cook-since none of us have our moms or any wives . Then of course we wouldn't cook Peace

"Well, Allah, I understand it was mandatory to wear the hijab (obey your commandments) as stated in the Quran and Sunnah and wearing (abiding by it) it would have shown submission and obedience to you, however, my intellect decided that it did not apply to me because (blah, blah, blah)...!" Sisters, please and please let us not reason with our bad desires.....not wearing hijab is a sin...Allah will question you about it...and possibly punish you for it....Shaytan makes the forbidden beautiful for us...and yes i admit that a loooot of times it is hard to fight those temptations....but let us not make excuses and pin point others sin and be content with our sins....if you won't obey Allah's commandments...dont deny them or interpret them to your own convenience...!! Honesita , MashaAllah, MashaAllah, MashaAllah . I thank Allah sisters like you exist, MashaAllah thanks for that post. Peace

MashaAllah, MashaAllah thanks walaalshiis. All praise and thanks is to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. Indeed we have many baraka, and we forget and let small issues bother us. If you have Islam-you are more blessed then five billion people in the world-thats the greatest blessing-alhamduillah. Peace, and thnks sister and u have great day too.

Walaal, you should know how to cook (and keep your home clean) for your survival . Simple! Mummy will not be around or willing to take care off you forever. Take away food is bad for you and your bank. MashaAllah, MashaAllah, MashaAllah now that’s a smart woman! Again MashaAllah. nameless_chick, walaalshiis of course we would marry a sister that can’t cook, u marry someone cuz u love them regardless if she cooks or not. But as the blessed sister (again mashaAllah), said it’s for your own good. U don’t want to live off frozen foods and McDonalds for you and your family everyday do u? Your kids will become obese, and your husband will develop heart problems. Walaalshiis cooking is not hard, If I can learn it (thanks to one yr away from home), then anyone can do it-trust me.

I attacked India walaal? Heres what I said: Sheh I was thinking along those lines, why would a non-Hindi spend money to go to India out of all the places in the world, unless its free of course. Again, that doesn't sound like an attack to me sheh. Out all the places in the world, India is not at the top of the list-my opinion. But then u made it an issue, which is crazy to me. I am sure everyone that doesn't see it ur way sister is wrong, lazy, repeptive sounds familar. And yes mame-Salutes u, Ill move on and leave u to ur topic. Good day sister.

Walaalshiis don't let my respectful nature fool you. I know sheh its ur habit instead of addressing the question at hand instead label people and put them down thats just your traits its all over SOL. Its cool walaalshiis act all u want. I am not holy, I am simply a Muslim and my hooyo has taught me to always respect others and don't call them disrepectful names, if u disagree then kindly let them know why they are wrong instead acting like u did. Again sheh since u can't read walaalshiis, I said out all the places India is not a priority. Good to see though, how U defend a pagan country and turn around to disrepsect a fellow muslim. Peace Move on I agree. Do take a break yourself, drink cold water and chill.

The irony in this debate. Brothers are against it, sisters are for it-who could've imagined. I guess we learn new things everyday.

^ Sensitive. Listen, this is a post about India, which u feel nobody should see unless it's a free-ride. If u want to disrespect India u have come to the wrong thread; if u want to question the nature of my visit, it's none of your business if it's not obvious. If u can't be bothered to read the contents, don't expect to be spoon-fed a re-run. You are being lazy, you are disrespecting a whole country, and if u can imagine visiting Kashmir(which u see as beautiful and which incidently is also under India on the map- then why need a reason to justify a visit to India? It must be your imagination that's holding you back, or prejudice. --Sensitive? More like insulted by your words walaalshiis. I don’t like being called names which I am not or being disrespected, since I said nothing disrespectful to u in the first place. The question was innocent and very simple-Why did u go to India? If u felt that was personal (it was a curiosity question asked towards anyone who travels), all u had to say was its none of your business, there was no need to be negative and call me those filthy names-as Muslim should have higher standards for yourself even in these public forums. Subhana walaalshiis, where did I disrespect a whole country? How am I prejudice and lack imagination? It was a simple question, and my opinion. What sheh I can’t have an opinion? If I believe that in this huge globe with many destinations, India is not at the top of the list-therefore I most be racist against visiting India? You have issues, u have to make an argument about small things. U can call me rude, etc, it's your opinion. I shan't be avoiding you as a result but if u can't handle my method of communicating or my sarcasm by all means, namaste, there's the darwaaza. ---You are rude and disrespectful, that is my opinion. You have to make an issue of a simple question, I don’t get it. Walaalshiis maybe too much reading and sitting in front of the computer is turning u bitter and angry go outside enjoy the sun, take a walk and cool off. Salaam

Walaalshiis, I asked a simple question out of curiosity and u called me lazy, unimaginative, and unwilling to experience other cultures. That was very uncalled for, rude and disrespectful on your part. But I guess that is just traits and habits you have since u do it quite often. Walaalshiis u are anything but generous, infact u make it a habit to put others down and make yourself look good-judging from your posts, but I won’t disrespect u so Ill leave it alone. Salaam.

"on the whole would you say India is worth visiting?" Sheh I was thinking along those lines, why would a non-Hindi spend money to go to India out of all the places in the world, unless its free of course. Just to see the Taj come on? Kashmir-maybe its beautiful landscape. So Sheh why did u go to India? PS: U might have answered that, I didn't read your posts too long , except the history about the Africans in India I read, interesting. Peace

^^^^^Haters . ibtisam anta arabiya?

my guesses were half-truth, the dude got free ticket out the poor country courtsey of the Pope. Maybe others will follow his footsteps, want to leave ur hell-hole of a life denounce Islam and become famous, want to become famous pop-singer that can't sing worth a damn, keep your muslim name and dance around half-naked. But when u die none of this will help u in the grave. Afghan Christian spirited to safety thanks to the Pope

^^^^Lavie sister then in that case it's gonna be more women then men, how will u find mates for all those millions of women, introduce the best policy? which u girls hate the most polygamy-thus u lose again. I am often told that there are more females in Hell than there are men. Every way you look at it, the odds are against you if you're a female. Wicked, wicked world. I also heard that paradise lies under the mothers feet, that whosoever is given three daughters and spends on them and treats them well will get paradise, that he treats his wife well will be rewarded, many other sayings. The world belongs to Allah Alone, not man. Woman are oppressed, just as others oppressed they are not well off economically, so empower yourselves by working hard in education, get that money and you will be treated like an equal in ur relationships thats advice I give my three baby sisters. Peace

mummy boys hey hey!.I love my mommy. SB-the principle says girl that harasses u like u, so lazyie got luv for u man nah, its pure hatered in your case dude . LayZieGirl is gangsta, she gonna have lotta haters cuz she keeps real. FarahBlue-lol brotha let it all out, u forgot those that talk to much, and think they know everything. peace out

Dude, HOW WILL YOU SAY THAT THE HADITH ARE THE WORDS OF THE PROPHET? MAY ALLAH GUIDE YOU, BUT THAT IS THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION I HAVE EVER HEARD FROM A MUSLIM. you seriously need a study on the progress of Islam and the history of hadith collection. The hadith cannot be said to be the words of the Prophet, they were collected and gathered 200 years after his death. And if you check credible sources on the biograpy of the prophet, you will know that he refused to have his sayings written down so that it would not replace the Quran. All through the reign of the Khaliphs, Abu Baker, Omar, Ali and even Uthman you will find that the written sayings of the prophet were forbidden. don't be deluded by uneducated scholars, the collection of hadith were influenced by all sorts cultural, and religious confusion steming from the diverse communities of muslims, pagans, and jews and Christains alike. Subhana Malikal Quddus, Ashadu La Illah il Allahu, waashadu Inna Muhammadan Abdulahu Rasulallah, what a grave statement u have uttered sister, May Allah forgive. Subhana. You say "uneducated scholars" my dear sister please share your wisdom/"creditable sources" with us, since u seem to know more then these "uneducated scholars". Subhana. Let us not transgress ourselves by making statements like these, small knowledge is very dangerous. Subhana

Yaaa Amelia , Don't u know brother Nur has body guards, you been warned.

Seeker, shows what they think of us doesn't it? That men are such sex freaks they would waste time to talk to virtual computer generated "girl". We refuse to be degraded like this. But then again, I am sure some freaks would pay for this. This is supposed to teach shy dudes how pic up girls, here is the best way: to all the shy dudes just watch the playaz and take notes . Salaam.

^^^^^Masha-Allah Jawahiir, I think you would make a great counselor . I know this is old topic, but I feel like the poster, I am in first yr have a major not because I like it-I am bored with it actually-but it makes good money and the market looks good in the future. So counselor Jawahiir what is your advice for those like me? PS: I agree w/ ThePoint 100%, graduating highschool is nothing, ppl should set high standards for themselves be the best they can be. Not saying stress yourself, but there is always more tasks to conquer. In school most important vocab is FOCUSED, time flys. Salaam

Salaam, Some of u may have alreadly heard this, I read it and I was :eek: , what in the world? 30 million invested in this non-sense-how many poor ppl couldve been helped, I wonder what's next? ________________________________________________ Budding Casanovas will soon have a new girl about town to try out their charms on - the Virtual Girlfriend. Designed for third-generation (3G) mobile phones, the computer-animated girlfriend is the brainchild of Nasdaq-listed Artificial Life and looks all set to grind the traditional phone games of Tetris and Snakes into the dirt, using the tip of an exceptionally sharp-looking high heel. Based in Hong Kong, the firm is run by Eberhard Schoneburg, a German specialist in artificial intelligence. Falling foul of the dot.com bubble, Schoneburg upped and moved to East Asia, the home of the Tamogotchi virtual pet that several years ago caused disruption in classrooms worldwide. Virtual Girlfriend (VG) expands dramatically upon the Tamogochi notion (in which you had to both feed and play with your electronic pal in order to keep them alive and well). Lonesome belle Shaped and clothed according to regional markets - the Hong Kong version is sporting an in-vogue Japanese trim and changes from tight hot pants to slinky black dress to bathing towel - the VG uses graphics compatible with modern-day computer games. For a monthly fee (in Hong Kong $HK50-100, between $6-12) you log in and see your lonesome belle in a bar, driving her car or working out in the gym. Targeting the 15-35 age group, communication is all done by short messaging (SMS). Artificial Life has invested some $30 million on machinery capable of processing and responding to all manner of queries and statements. For example, offer to buy her a gym membership and she might thank you or accuse you of thinking her fat, depending upon the level of friendship you have built up. More voyeuristic requests though will most likely be followed by a blunt retort. "She is designed to be a typical woman, hard to please and high maintenance," Schoneburg told Aljazeera.net with a wide grin on his face. Read her diary Destined for release on 15 November in both Southeast Asia, Germany and the UK, the VG measures its would-be suitors on the basis of six criteria including log-in frequency, intelligence, romance and consideration. Recording your responses, the VG learns and adapts to your personality while you adapt to hers, but unlike reality, you are encouraged to read her diary to see how you are being rated. "You need to follow her every day, otherwise she will get angry with you. Our computers are programmed to recognise phone numbers so we can keep tabs on how often someone interacts with her," said Schoneburg. Like real life, you look after when she is sick, and buy her gifts to keep her happy or offset some callous remark, and like real life gifts of flowers or jewelry will cost you real money, around $HK8 ($1) for a diamond ring. Forget some important date like a one-month anniversary and you could be in hot water. All about timing "A simple buying of gifts though does not produce a linear result. Like real life, it is all about timing," explains Schoneburg, who feels that in Asia,especially, normally shy men might like to use the VG as practice for the real thing. Build up points with your VG and you can progress to the next level where she will introduce you to her girlfriends, or perhaps invite you out for a meal to her favourite restaurant. In addition to subscription fees, Artificial Life hopes to make the bulk of their profits from product placements. Akin to modern-day Hollywood blockbusters in which companies pay for the film's hero to use their brand of car or trainers, the idea is to have companies pay to get their product on to the screen. So when logging in, you could find your VG sporting a new Gucci handbag, or driving an Audi convertible. For Schoneburg the fruition of 20 years work in artificial intelligence, the VG is being billed as the first of its kind, as well as a new twist on the applicability of 3G technologies. Male audience "Really, people have not thought about the use of 3G mobile phones. At present people just talk about putting television on to the mobile phone but the potential is much greater," says Schoneburg, who is also looking at creating a virtual news anchor who can host news bulletins beamed on to your mobile. Pitched at a predominantly male audience, the VG can also just act as a platonic friend, posing the question as to whether humans may one day turn to their cyber-companion for a heart-to-heart chat. "It's hard to say at this point, but this is a new level of interaction between computer and human. I am not sure where it will lead," says Schoneburg. There are plans to launch a Virtual Boyfriend version next year. But the bad news is that for those looking to brush up on a few floral phrases in preparation for the real dating game, the VG might be a little hard of hearing. "It may be able to do some poetry," says Schoneburg, "but Shakespeare or love sonnets? I don't think so." Source

You should love your families, the kheyr God gave you..Pray coz There are some without even wives and kids, there are some without husbands who support them and love them..They are some who are just single and lonely in their lives, there are some who are lost their husbands due to natural death, they are some who have never laid or laid upon.. lol n9gga. sht-funny choice of words man

the lies these women will say to get their way and how innocent they act. Shoot...they need to wake up and realize that they're only hurting themselves, she aint got no job and now with the husband locked up; who's gonna provide? i can totally understand those women who actually are being abused and call the police (but really, just how many of them are really being abused?). it is a serious problem in the community and the somali mothers need to get out of the "i'm a free women" box, cuz it aint real. I don't know how they do it in toronto, and I have seen tapes making jest about ordeals like this, that she is free and will call police on her husbend for no reason, but this shouldn't dismiss every case as a "lie". As Muslims, Somalis we never believe horriable acts such as abuse within our community exists, its taboo but it does happen, shouldn't be dismissed as a way for the woman to exercise freedom and get back at her hubsend-thats why there is due process.

You are confusing Islam to the arab made laws called sharia. I love my religion but yes I've got a problem with Sharia, all the misunderstandings and human right abuses in the Muslim World are originated in Sharia. Damn MJ sister. You almost had it, c your mistake? InshaAllah u will get it in the future.

Brother Xiin, believe it or not the likes of SB are many even among the American “Muslim scholars†of today. I went to a lecture held by the MSA, and we brought a lecturer, an intelligent brother. First the house was packed due the controversy of this issue, whenever we want to discuss the seerah of the prophet (saw), prayer or ibadah in Islam there are few brothers/sisters that come, talk about apostasy, jihad, the veil and there is no seat unfilled. To summarize this brother discussed how in Islam there is no compulsion in religion; the right way is distinct from error-true. He said how there was no verse in the Qu’ran which condemns one who leaves the fold of Islam, and that the unbelievers will be punished in Hellfire. That there were no instances during the Prophets (saw) time where someone who converted was executed, he mentioned the different opinions of the scholars, and he was of the opinion that to execute was unjust and wrong. The non-Muslims in the house were all up in arms, shocked that shariah could even suggest someone who changes belief (from the “heart†right?), should get capital punishment. As a Muslim in that lecture I felt pissed by this brother who gave the lecture and how he responded to their questions. He was appeasing to them, trying to find common ground with the non-Muslims-saying freedom of religion-which is tru but no mention of Hadith/Fiqh in detail. Whenever he said Isa he would say peace be with him, but when he said Muhammad-nothing. SubhanAllah the cowardness. The house got heated. I am not knowledgeable so I just watched irritated, remembering the Hadith: The Blood of a Muslim may not be legally split other than in one of three [instances]: the married person who commits adultery, a life for a life; and one who forsakes his religion and abandons the community. {related by Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. There are so many opinions, rulings, fataws, huge library of alim from all these scholars, saying different thing these days. I know without doubt Islam is most merciful, n the 4 Imams school of thought were all saying same thing-but this has confused me. May Allah Guide Us. It all comes down to this tho our ways, our traditions, our religion and its laws will seem strange to people, but by no means should we compromise Islam just to appease people and find common ground with them if we do that we will be destroyed.

^^^^^Ladies where is your sense of romance ?

Brotha Kashafa ur inshaAllah worked? kkkkkkkkkkkk Man i missed all the action, followed the game on espn.com. Overtime, won by 2pts damn. I was betting Uconn. george mason got heart for real never been to big dance, they aint going no where tho. LSU all the way, for sho. Seeker whose yo pick? Seeker you somthin, a beautiful girl that likes b-ball, now thats as brotha castro would say the ideal minyar When i cruise to minnesota, maybe u and I can play one one, promise u won't be disappointed what ya say ?