Hibo Posted July 31, 2002 Which one comes first .. being a somali or being a Muslim … if u r asked to identify your self using the two words .. which one u will put first and why??? somali OR Muslim . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armstrong Posted July 31, 2002 Alhamdulillaahi rabil-'aalameen, was-salaatu was-salaamu 'ala nabeeyinaa muhammad wa 'ala aalihi wa ashaabihi wa man tabi'ahum bi ihsaanin ila yawmid-deen, amma b'ad Salaamu Alaikum, First of all, may i take this opportunity to welcome a new fellow nomad. I hope your time with us if full of blissful memories. The answer is Muslim ofcourse - Alhamdulilah. In the name of Allah I was born In the name of Allah I live and In the name of Allah I die (Insha Allah). All praise due to Allah for guiding us to Al Islam and giving us iiman, Quran, rixamata lil caalamiin [The Prophet (SAW)] and all other blessings (nimcada) bestowed upon us. 1. Somali nationality does not denote any significant principles to me merely similitude of a label on a jeans with the purpose of distinguishing from other makes of jeans. In the same way being somali differentiates myself from other nationalities of the human race in that we may recognise each other and appreciate the variety of culture and creation. The world would a dull place if everyone possesed the same colour,features and nationality. 2. Nationality has no other purpose than the abovementioned and cannot gurantee success nor dignity. We are often reminded not to prejudge others in terms of colour and place of origin since no single individual ever chooses the place one decends from it is all a matter of decree manifestation. If one wishes to utilise nationalism to rank him or herself above others then one would suffer from inferior complexity. We are reminded in a hadith translated roughly from the interpretation of the true arabic meanings: " An Arab is not better than a Non-Arab and A black is not better than a Non-Black except in Taqwa (Fear of Allah).." Islam has taught us we Ummah are one and we are equal. Just take a look at the Hajj where you have 1 to 2 million people performing pilgrimage to the house of Allah. Many races, nationalities men and women all believers and equal in status regardless of where they are from. W/Salaam, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted July 31, 2002 mujahid,you the man wallaahiwhen it comes 2 somtheing about religion,u know what 2 do!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H Posted July 31, 2002 Islam is da first way my bros. Mujahid keep up wid ya hard work coz ya a good example 2 all of us. assalam alaykum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muslimah Posted August 17, 2002 Bismillahi Ar-Rahmani Ar-Rahim All praises are due to Allah alone. We praise Him, we seek His help and His forgiveness. Looks like Mujahid took care of what I wanted to say. Jazak Allahu Khair bro:D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bunifa_latifa_jackson Posted August 18, 2002 THat's right.....on judgment day Allah will not check your nationality. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maaggiid Posted July 19, 2003 BISMILLAHI RAHMANI RAHIM ASALAMU ALEIKUM MY FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS. IF YOU ASK ME THE ISSUE OF CHOOSING BETWEEN BEEN A SOMALI AND A MUSLIM IS NOT ONLY IRRELEVENT BUT ALSO INARTICULATE. I DONT JUST MAKE STATEMENTS OUT OF THE BLUE AND NOT BACK IT UP,,,,THAT WOULD BE UN-ACADEMIC. TO BEGIN WITH LET ME SAY THAT YOU CAN BE A SOMALI BY TRIBE AND A MUSLIM AT THE SAME TIME. WE ARE MULSIM SOMALIS. ALLAH IN THE GLORIOUS QURAAN SAYS AND I QUOTE "[49.13] O you men! surely We have created you of a male and a female, and made you tribes and families that you may know each other; surely the most honorable of you with Allah is the one among you most careful (of his duty); surely Allah is Knowing, Aware. SOOO,,,,WHOMSOEVER POSTED THIS QUESTION SHOULD RETHINK THEIR ARGUEMENT. THNKS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khayr Posted July 19, 2003 Salaamz, I had asked a similiar question a few months ago and it was under the thread 'WHAT ARE YOU FIRST'? The responses that I got varied and some nomads disagreed with my question. Guess what the popular answers where: "I AM Myself' first and for most and as well as being Somali. I wasn't surprised b/c such responses only reflect the mentality of such people. Anyways, if you didn't know by now what my answer is then , inshallah I need to check my posts and reorient my thoughts on here. Fi Amanallah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
underdog Posted July 21, 2003 Being Somali and Being a Muslim technically should not conflict. Somali is where you were born and Islam is how you live. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality Check Posted July 22, 2003 I'm sorry..but what kind of Wack *** question is this? Honestly, I would feel dump if I dared answered this question! :rolleyes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imperial-lady Posted July 22, 2003 ^^^^^^^^ LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captivating_SouL Posted July 22, 2003 Opinioned...agree gurl agreeeee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
