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Asalamualeikum my brothers and sisters .I’m thinking about opening a business but I’m wondering where in Dubai (or anywhere else) I can buy maqbal fabric for a affordable price ? Where do the aunties get the fabric ? 👀:)

There are currently four major maritime choke points in the world. The Panama Canal, Malacca and Taiwan Strait, Bab el Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz.

Below are the rankings for most important for the US in the world today:

1. Panama Canal: This is a strategic conduit, which accounts for 5% of total global container trade. Anything that gets shipped from anywhere in Europe or Africa for the west coast of NA or SA goes through the canal. It’s also important to note that it is closest to the US hence the reason why Trump is adamant about having full control.

2. Malacca Strait: The Strait of Malacca and Taiwan, a vital artery for 30% of global trade, and the Strait of Taiwan, through which 40% of the world’s container fleet passes. It is the most the most pivotal when it comes to trade. It’s also the most riskiest to the US as it is in Chinas backyard. There’s also a reason why Trump announced he’ll tariff Taiwan as he sees China will take it.

3. Strait of Hormuz: The Strait of Hormuz stands as the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoint, with 20%–30% of the global oil trade passing through it. This is the least riskiest for the Americans as Saudi already has an east west pipeline and energy reshoring is continuing in the US.

I’ll leave Bab-El-Mandab Strait for another time because of how involved Somalia is.

What a dish that brings you immense relaxation, comfort or nostalgia?

I tried doing some research on the name and I can’t find the meaning of it. Google says it originated from Kurdistan from a town called Botan. Google says Botan is among the most used surnames in Somalia, is it true? Do you know someone who is named Botan? If you know the meaning of the name please share with us. Thank you!

Why so many people have difficulty in having a reasonable discussion, especially on complex or sensitive topics, often comes down different things for example,

1. Emotional Reactions Over Rational Engagement. Many people respond emotionally rather than analytically, especially when a topic touches on morality, identity, or deeply held beliefs. Instead of considering the argument itself, they react to how it feels to them.

2. Strawman Thinking & Misrepresentation. People often engage with what they think you’re saying rather than what you’re actually saying. If an argument sounds remotely similar to a position they dislike, they lump it together without considering the nuance.

3. Binary Thinking. Many people struggle with complexity. They see things as black and white. For example if you analyse why Al-Shabaab’s ideology has appeal or why the president is doing what he’s doing , they assume you must be sympathizing with one part or another rather than just explaining a cause-effect relationship.

4. Lack of Intellectual Patience. Some topics require deep thought, but social interactions, especially online, reward quick, surface level reactions rather than careful reasoning.

5. Confirmation Bias. People tend to reject arguments that challenge their worldview, even if the argument is logically sound. Instead of engaging with new perspectives, they double down on what they already believe.

6. Dismissing Discomfort With Humor or Mockery. When people don’t have a counterargument, they often resort to laughing it off or making a dismissive remark (“lol”), not because they refuted the argument, but because it makes them uncomfortable to engage with it seriously.

tldr: A good discussion requires intellectual honesty, willingness to engage with nuance, and patience, but unfortunately, many people default to reactionary thinking.

Pleaseee ya'll don't come at me or even read this I'm just venting idk I've kept this in my heart for too long it's frustrating

So I have this brother who's almost 17 years old and our relationship was NEVER the best and we never got along but always I've noticed some micro aggressions like he's in the living room with our other siblings laughing and chatting and when I walk in he just leaves or grabs his phone and I couldn't careless it just makes me feel little sad and he's always belittling my achievements as his big sister when I graduated high school he was the only one that didn't congratulate me (he congratulated our brother and our cousin tho) And when I got accepted into medical school and everyone in the family was happy for me he kept saying "medical schools are accepting everyone nowadays" and stuff like that which made me feel lil odd but I brushed it off, there's a time my brothers had a little problem with their homework and one of them said let's ask our sister for help and he said he'd rather fail than ask a girl for help? 😭 and a lot of similar things happened at this point I don't know when we argue he keeps calling me kontonleey? Atp I don't know if he's misogynistic or just hates me..

As title outlines for context I live in Australia Born raised here mixed race very white washed until leaving Australian Army and finding a path to Islam I didn’t expect. Not having any Somali relatives that aren’t either dead or missing in case of father he was born in Mongadishu Somalia was a half cast himself Somali father Yemeni Mother,

I struggle to decide between Somali Translation vs Arabic for example i really love the way Somali words translate spelling wise in English, if you’re confused think of Hassan, Hasan, Xasan also I’m aware of taking fathers name as middle name and grandfathers however my father had a fake English translated name when he moved to New Zealand then Australia, Never in 14 years did he ever reveal my grandfathers name who was deceased nor his true name the only thing he ever mentioned regarding heritage was a out of nowhere serious like think the classic father son “you have This blood or bloodline Ancestors royalty” in English he mentioned I have Ajuuran Blood and to never forget it otherwise I know absolutely nothing about my actual heritage

Oh and he was a devout Muslim visiting him school holidays divorced when young gig wore his purple I used to call it a skirt I think my father had the definition of a Islam Locked In Awakening around his 40s I don’t know a man who had such Conviction to Allah (SAW) however upon my deepening understanding I have almost a Inability to devote myself further to learning Islam if I can’t follow tenants regarding naming one’s own race. I’m tri Racial, I’m aware you’re to refer to one’s race as that of his paternal father I don’t know the specific Hadith or Quran verse I Apologise for that and the fact I can only speak English, However father spoke 4 fluently I feel he was trying to protect me from racial discrimination but English translation or otherwise ain’t gonna stop people from seeing, The language situation was to not give me a accent I believe but I’m unsure.

In Conclusion I’m fucked fellas I don’t even know what a loving family feels like I’m 25 Male very lost I research for months years even now to try figure out what i even am nor can I visit countries of heritage not just financially but post military surgeries obligations, Alhamdulillah Subhan Allah Allah Akbar

I never went overseas was a air dispatcher I’m not longer in obviously nor am I proud of my service I don’t even want to get into my life situation Mosques aren’t a option yet I can’t explain why but i would make people uncomfortable with tattoos in Arabic calligraphy I’m very gentle and kind but unfortunately my appearance doesn’t reflect that to get to point. I don’t want to put the weight or burden of my suffering on others particularly of faith I’m very resilient that should indicate I’m not going to commit suicide I’m aware of the repercussions, I’ve got a life that’s a story and one day I hope to be sitting at a mosque in whatever country I end up in at time and tell a story to a Sayidd Sheikh someone with deep vast knowledge and faith but at a point in my life where I am a Muslim my father would be proud of and I’m a long way off. I’m bit of a mess to say the least however everything to my knowledge I’ve said in good faith I’ve never touched soil of another country that I wasn’t born on I have a passport I want to go on a pilgrimage so bad but I mean it I’m like land locked here like I can’t leave I’d essentially be unable to walk or work or afford to take the Pilgrimage. DVA veteran garbage tldr,

I’m happy to open up a bit in comments depending on reactions to post definitely got Somali blood when it comes to chatting to strangers being genuine, I have difficulty utilising text to convey words I’m very talented at speaking and English reading comprehension type stuff autistic borderline online irl I’m gifted and cursed when it comes to speech it seems but I’m forever patient to listen to others or I try to be

Asc guys I started college recently and even tho I'm doing a course that is considered really easy, it's quite overwhelming for me. I've already considered dropping out and I'm still on the first semester 😓 Maybe it's because im actually not interested in the course itself, I've always wanted to major in Islamic studies and become a teacher later on, my dad says that i can do my Islamic studies along my normal secular studies.But I have no interest in that. I'm already struggling with trying to balance normal activities like helping with the chores,eating,my personal deen studies etc because of all the stress from the assignments. You could say I have a lot of time to decide because im 16, but my parents want me to grow up fast and start working and what not. I'm only doing my college because my parents seem really proud and they'd be devastated and disappointed to hear that I don't want to continue with it. I need to speak to my parents but im just scared to do so :/ And I know majoring in something else besides Islamic studies could really help me become financially stable in the future but im not even sure anymore I need yalls opinion

I think this genre isn't so popular amongst the somali community. Movies like Oldboy, Parasite, The Wailing & I saw the devil 2010.

My friend was telling me, I look very somali, act very somali ans dress somali (modest) etc and is surprised I do as I was born and raised in the west. She made it seem it was a bad thing? Like i need to change that .She says everyone that she had meet has said the same thing.

Since I was 15 I have been trying my best to learn the Somali langauge etc it's not that great now I can complete sentences.long before that in my younger days I was a true say wallahi, I hated everything that was related to somali culture like the music now i listen to it. Thanks to my parents taking me back home I slowly started liking our culture.

Asalamu alaykum,

I want to hear your opinion about what my uncle said to me. Last night, I was on the phone with him, and he’s really sweet compared to my dad, he always gives compliments. I was telling him about a family wedding that he didn’t attend, so I mentioned that we took some photos. Then he said, “Send them to me.” 15 minutes later, when we were about to hang up, he said:

“Photo yaal badan so tuur because Adiga wa shidantahay.”

What do you guys think of this sentence? I just sent him some photos, but not the ones where I’m alone only the ones with my cousins and nephews.

Like the title says I do not have anything against airstrikes against ISIS terrorists however we have to admit that the biggest threat to Somalia is likely the al qaeda linked al shabaab group. These terrorists have more territory and influence then isis unless a serious effort is made to defeat this group. The defeat and destruction of isis won't matter.

I don’t understand why some somali older women and man always think it’s ok to body shame people I’ve been getting body shame for so long it’s always them talking about how “small I am “ how skinny I am” how “I need to eat more “ like leave me alone I’m already going through enough and trying this makes me so sad

I wonder if all the mountains in somalia have been fully explored or is there a machu picchu lying in wait for us somali explorers to discover?

I hate Isis. They need to be eradicated in the puntland mountains. What do you guys think? We have lidaar technology these days. Why isn't there more archaeological work being done in somalia?

When is the next election btw? Hasn’t it already been 5 years since the president got elected? I could be wrong.

Air strikes are an excessive response to the IS terrorist hiding in caves. We've been dealing with them well so far.

Inviting the US to bomb the country is extremely stupid. The US has bombed countless civilians since 2006 in the south. What makes you think they will be smart this time and only target the caves?

Instead of drone strikes why not support the puntland forces to take care of this? Ofcourse they don't want to do that. The us needs to profit off of this by expanding its war economy into new fertile grounds.

All the people blindly cheering for this need to be watched very very carefully. Something fishy is going on in this sub. There's a lot of sell outs in our community

Bookmark this post and come back to it in a few months when the Trump bombs villages "by mistakes" like he did in 2017.

Edit: Obama, Trump and Biden bombed Somalia for many years but terrorists still exist. The US benefits from terrorists existing in Somalia. We need to resist such interventionism by US war criminals.

Please think critically of such aggressive moves. These bombings have only created misery for Somalis

Are there any somalis in kigali, rwanda. I recently moved for work and wouldn't mind making friends xx

Walaalayaal it's so embarrassing (and cringe) coming across dumb comments from so called somali nationalists on Internet being so prideful and full of kibir. Worse thing they are cunsuri and they get caught up with unnecessary dagaal with ajanabis. Why are they all so emotional and easy to provoke and so easy to bait ....seriously are they that dabaal? Do they not understand art of diplomacy, respecting bani adam? It's embarrassing.

Direct that energy into improving yourselves.