Introduction Roobdoon Forum August 11, 2009 The Year 1975 looms large in the annals of Somali history. It was also the year the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed as International Women’s Year. The special objective of International Women’s Year was to promote equality between men and women. What better year than 1975, where inheritance rights for Somali women were given international recognition and visibility. On January 11, 1975, Somali President, Siyaad Barre, announced a decree for women (Xeerka Qoyska), giving Somali women equal inheritance right. [1] As it happened, the new decree, which had a clause safeguarding women’s inheritance right, met a strong opposition at its early stage. Many men denounced the new law on religious grounds. Encouraged by some religious men, many young men organized protests on Friday sermons. In these sermons, they criticized the new law; and regard the observance of equal inheritance right as a step toward atheism. These religious men, lay or sheikh, attacked the new law and assaulted the morality and the goals of the Revolution, assailing in particular the President for ignoring his faith and denying the Islamic values of woman, family, and motherhood. They said justice and equality is one of the pillars of Islam and it helps eliminating all forms of inequality. They spoke about the importance of family in Muslim society. On the other hand, in an interview he gave to an Egyptian Magazine, ROSE AL-YUSUF (below), the President made a reference to foreign involvement in Somali affairs. He said that these foreign agents make use of religion to create riots and unrest in the country. The President declared that those who question Xeerka Qoyska must know that they are law breakers, despite their use of the slogan “Allahu Akbar”. He said the new family law (Xeerka Qoyska) was the culmination of long struggle for equal inheritance right. The President also underlined that “Somali woman was a major pillar in our old and contemporary struggle. Without her, it was impossible for Somalia to become free.” In short, the government viewed this protest against equal rights decree for women as an act that incites subversion of State power and causes national disunity. On January 23, 1975, ten sheikhs were executed in Mogadishu by a firing squad. Their crime was speaking and involving in religious protests against the new family law. The ten men were: 1. Ali Hassan Warsame 2. Ali Jama Hersi 3. Adan Ali Hersi 4. Sheikh Ahmed Iman 5. Sheikh Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed 6. Hasan Issa Iley 7. Mohamed Siyaad Hersi 8. Sheikh Muse Yusuf 9. Saleeban Jama Mohamed 10. Yasin Elmi Awl Here, Roobdoon Forum forwards to its readership an incredible interview with Siyaad Barre, as a part of Zooming into the Past series. After reading it, some will have the impression that the President had few commendable human attitudes; but others may find Siyaad’s statements as nothing but offensive words.

^Their influence if they have any bears no fruit, but since you are sure about this, we will see!!

Why do I get the feeling Gaweto and Mr. Somalia are one and the same?

^Yup Juje-They are not financially, militarily, and politically in position to exert any pressure on the 'governer' or spark any change within Hiiraan. Worse, they lack the public support.

I'm afraid thier views carries no wieght!

^In the words of cl, :rolleyes: Ibti-I can't acce youtube.Will check it later. About Somali suugaanta,it's inundated with verses praising women using the beauty or nature of animal kingdom. NGONGE labaadan waa qafiifey umaleynaa?

LoL@bidaar wax kale sheeg ninyahow Ibti-I would think so too. LoL@bisad, do you listen to Somali suugaanta? LoL@cl The other night I saw bunch of grown men exchanging baby stories, and showing each cell pics of their kids. I almost shot myself.

^Xaaka qaraaraa?

I'm begining to dislike married people. Sayid-Somali- Ibti-You are not easy cat.

I think we need to flog Fabregas! Is it illegal in the UK?

Ibti-Who wants life without flaws? Ms.DD..There should be expiration date on all things, but mistakes make for good stories.

^Lol Ms.DD Q-town markuu Sayid-Somali soo boodoley wax kasheegaa.

^Xaa tiri? Ibti-What's ur number then *not for me or NGONGE's brother* Is it good idea to have two straight shooters-who would they complain about.

Ibti-Then you would like grabber, no guy likes a woman coming at him at full force.Atleast do some dance ritual. Ms.DD...a rough diamond that needs to be polished eh.

^Dude, I have cornered the market of poking fun at Puntland. You are crapping my style now

^Indhahaad kugubtey then I think you have like one of them and didn't quite know what to do, so revert to time old Somali girls tradition of indha gub

^Is it cuz it's ispeled wrong?

^How does one indhaha ku mudmud? Cl-I'm grateful, but would be more grateful if the dish was tastier. Ms.DD It wasn't someone I could tell her food was good, but.....

I dont think it carries that much weight or importance with the TFG TFG is DONE!

^For half million pounds over ten yrs......NO.

^I have theories I have to say I'm really enjoying this Ramadan-finally being single is compatible with Ramadan.But this brings to the questions, how do you tell someone who's making your afur some of their dishes are not upto par.

Well Buuxo and Ms.DD There's no prefect alternative, but mine would certianly be an improvement on the current situation. It will be very interactive and an all day affair.I'm still working on the details though. Nuune...I can't blame you.

^Dare I ask why?

^ N I'm still fasting-Istaaqfurala ah!

Ms.DD. The man is doing his part. He's warming some other oven which cooks little bundles of joy that ladies go gagaga over.