NinBrown even here its the same, most of the Mosques in MN were founded by Somali's and we do make up the largest Muslim community in the state, but gangs, troubled youth, single mothers are on the rise. I have even come across some individuals who have been here less than a few years who deny the existance of God and act ever so confused. The other trend is that I have observed individuals changing from religious to less in short time, the longer they have been here, and this is the more interesting phenomenon.

^^^Khamis was hot in 2006 over here, but less so ever since. Karl, why is the question?

^^^Good point there. I agree with you on the part of the UK, our generation are stronger when it comes to their identity and confident, however I am not sure that many are not becoming less religious with time. Specially here.

^^^Siilanyu's never even had a honeymoon the poor bloke.

^^^In a way I agree with you, but whats a better term? Also whats your take since you live in a Muslim state, whats your observation of the Somali's there?

Wasiir Maxamed Xaashi Cilmi ayaa diidmada Deynta lagu wareejiyay ku sheegay mid sharci daro ah isla markaana aanu aqbalayn la wareegideeda ilaa inta laga keenayo cadaymo macquul ah oo uu ku qaato, waxaanu munaasibadii uu xilka kula wareegayay ku diiday inuu saxeexo Ducumant’gii uu Wasiir Cawil ku soo diyaarsaday Deymaha So the new government wont accept the debt of the old? But whats with the 21 million dollar debt, was that Riyaale's payoff?

This question has been on my mind over the past few days. Every where I go in Minneapolis I notice stark contradictions within the community. Depending on where one is at the time, its either very religious individuals or very secular down right non practicing ones. Another pattern is that the new arrives are very religious, while those who have been here for a few years are becoming less so. It’s weird, what say you?

Investing in tomorrow, fast forwarding Puntland State of Somalia to 2012 Posted to the Web Aug 02, 17:00 Investing in tomorrow, fast forwarding Puntland State of Somalia to 2012 Conference for Social Development -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To commomerate Puntland’s 12th Anniversery, we would like to invite you to take part in the process of envisioning and shaping the Puntland agenda, to set the questions, and to start the debates. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of tomorrow’s Puntland State of Somalia. Saturday 7 th Aug Time: 18: 00 pm – 22: 00 pm Venue: The Resource Centre, Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA Tel: +44 (0)20 7700 0100 Fax: +44 (0)20 7700 8121 http://www.theresourcecentre.org.uk/ Directions, buses, trains http://www.theresourcecentre.org.uk/map.php Contact for the conference: 07903236851, 07960721669 Aims: The aim of the conference is to empower the Puntland Diaspora by raising their awareness of their role as agents for social change. Objectives: 1- Information/ knowledge exchange through reflections on real life experiences and on community development in action. 2- To discuss Somali identity destruction and reconstruction through language. 3- Share information about creating partners in transforming society – e.g. between Puntland authority, institutions, and citizens and Puntland and the world to create people centred sustainable social / human development. 4- Sharing knowledge about marrying economical and social reform - “Governance" and "Public Accountability" – making monitoring, scientific and independent evaluation and impact assessments as integral in our directions for change. 5- Raising awareness of our global inter connectedness and the need to join the global movements designed to overcome poverty and global warming. 6- To create learning opportunities as well as forums to expand the dialogue to find new solutions for puntland’s relations to North, west and the South Somali regions . The conference will be divided into two main sections, speakers and workshops Speakers and & topics: 1- Introduction by the chair – Introduction (Puntland yesterday, today and tomorrow ) TBC 2- Grass root building – Strengthening community initiatives Abdirisaq Shirwa BSc in Media Studies & Project Management Project Manager Private Sector – UK 3- The role of the individual in transforming the society Speaker - Warsan Cismaan Saalax BA Media Studies, BSc Psychology, PG Cert, MSc, Doctorate C. Psychology in progress at London Metropolitan University. Special interest in transculturalism. Employed by the NHS 4- Multi agency working and creating partners in development Abdi Yassin Musse BSc in Social Work, legal and public services MSc in Multi agency Building, Brunel University A social Worker for Tower Hamlets Social Services 5- Sustainable Economical development – Puntland economy from decline to growth Ali Osman MBA in Economical Development Mulsim Aid 6- Somali identity and language Mohamed Hassan “Alto”Lecturer in Somali Language School of Oriental and African Studies Break 2 0 mins Snacks and networking Workshops x 3 real issues on the ground Workshop 1 – Economical Development Facilitator – TBC Workshop 2 – Security – extremism and piracy - the role of the individual & community Facilitator – Sakariya Mohamed Workshop 3- Re thinking Puntland’s relationship with Somaliland, Somalia, the frontiers/ Kililka 5aad Facilitator – Bashir Mursal Concluding remarks: 1hr 1- Feedback from workshops 2- Q&A 3- Concluding remarks from each panellist Please be on time for a prompt start! Total hrs = Speakers 2hrs, workshops 30 mins, break 20 mins, concluding remarks 1 hrs = 3hrs and 50 mins Organised by the Puntland Diaspora activists in the UK, Supported by SOS Somalia, an organisation that worked in Puntland from 1992 to 1998; delivering Food Aid, Seeds, Fishing Gear and Books to all the peaceful regions.. “When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wonder what happened” John M.Richarsdon

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His name is Mahad Jibril, goes by the name of Prince Mahad, is a comedian by nature and sings one favourite song from what I have been told.

^^^Within this community he is the most respected and effective...

^^^In 12 years a state and a Diaspora connected. In the next decade insha Allah the power of these people will transform both the Diaspora and the beloved state... Viva Puntland, Viva...

^^^lol. At least he ammused you, you should the singer in real life, he is funny as hell.

Garad Cali Ciid on Puntland anniversary

Puntland flag compliments the national one

You know where I am from

^^^Chief Caqil/Cowke why all the anger adeer.. Viva Puntland....

Puntland Parliment Speaker heads Garowe celebrations

^^^He is a minister off and a close kinsmen to Sharif Hotel, a close friend of Tarzan, used to be a member of the Somali Concern Group, which was a clan lobby based in London. In the past he exhibited die hard anti Puntland tendencies, but here he is waving the flag..

Allidalaamale:-Dhamaan Deegaanada Puntland Waxaa maanta looga dabaal dagay xuska Munaasabada 1-da August ee ku beegan Sanadguuraii 12-naad ee Asaaska Puntland. Magaalooyinka Waaweyn ee Puntland ayaa Maanta waxaa ka dhacay Xaflado si heer sare ah loo diyaariyay oo ay ka soo qayb galeen Masuuliyiinta Dawlada,Aqoonyahanada, Madexdhaqameedka, Ururada Haweenka , Dhalinyarada , Culimada Diinta, Barayasha iyo Ardayda Dugsiyada, Waxaana Dhamaan Xafladahan lagu soo bandhigay Warbixino ku aadan Deegaanada Puntland iyo Waxqabadka Dawlada ee Sanadkan. Magaalada Garowe ee Xarunta Dawlada Puntland ayaa Waxaa ka dhacay Xaflad weyn oo ay ka soo qayb galeen Masuuliyiinta ugu saraysa Dawlada, kuwaas oo hadalo kooban ka jediyay Musaanada, Sidoo kale Waxaa Goob joog ahaa Qaybaha Bulshada Rayidka ah, Waxayna iyaguna ka hadleen Waxyaabaha ay dawlada ugu baahanyihiin iyo Sida ay u soo bandhigayaan Taageerada Dawlada ay siinayaan. Magaalada Garowe waxaa ka dhacay Xaflado farabadan oo lagu xusayo Munaasabadan Waxaana Galabta jiri doono Ciyaaro ku salaysan Kubada Cagta oo galabta lagu soo bandhigayo Garoonka kubada Cagta ee Magaalada Garowe iyadoo looga qayb qaadanayo Munaasabada 1-da August ee Sanad Guurada Puntland. Magaalada Gaalkacyo ayaa Sidoo kale Waxaa ka dhacay Xaflado kala duwan oo Munaasabadan 1-da August lagu Maamuusayo oo ku aadan 12 guuradii dhismihii Puntland. Sadex Xafladoo ayaa Waxay ka kala dhaceen Xarunta Dawlada hoose, Xarunta Waxasaarada haweenka ee Gobalka Mudug, Xarunta Gobalka Mudug ee Magaalada Gaalkacyo, Waxaana Dhamaan xafladahaasi lagu soo bandhigay Cayaaro kala duwan iyo Mashxarado Munaasabadan lagu weynaynayo. Munaasabadahan Waxaa ka qayb galay Maamulka Gobalka Mudug, Wasiiro iyo Xildhibaano ka tirsan Baarlamanka Puntland, Maamulka Degmada Gaalkacyo, Aqoonyahano iyo Wagarad, Dhalinyaro iyo Ururada Haweenka Gobalka. Galabtana Waxaa la filayaa Ciyaaro munaabsadan Lagu Maamuusayo in ay ka dhacaan Garoonka kubada Cagta ee Magaalada Gaalkacyo, iyadoo loogu talagalay in ay Ciyaarahaasi Dawadaan Dadweyne aad u farabadan oo Dhalinyaro u badan. Magaalada Boosaaso waxaa ka dhacay Xadlado kuwan la mid ah oo si weyn loogu soo bandhigay Taariikhda Puntland iyo Marxalada ay hada Marayso, waxaana Dadweynaha lagu baraarujiyay in ay Dawlada kala shaqeeyaan Sugida Amniga. Dhamaan Deegaanada Puntland Waxa maanta si wadajir ah looga xusay Munaasabada 1-da August oo ah sanadguuradii 12-naad ee ka soo wareegatay Asaaskii Dawlada Puntland, iyadii Sanadkan uu noqonayo sanadkii labaad ee Deegaanada Puntland laga xusay Sanadguurada Puntland tan iyo Markii uu Xilka qabtay Madexweyne Faroole. Cumar Afguduud Allidamaale.com Gaalkacyo

HEES: Puntland Ma u riyaaqdeen ! 31. july 2010 APL audio