Someone recently told me my name (Zamzam) is a grandma name 😭😭

I know there are names like Ambaro and Batuulo that are more old fashioned. What are some others?

I have some issues and I would really appreciate some advice. Especially CloudWatch.

Imagine you wanted to spend time with your family, but they never wanna spend time with you every time you come around it seems like they’re an annoyed or irritated with you or they just don’t want you around at all imagine feeling like you’re not wanted or loved by your own family. Imagine asking your own sister to be there for you when you’re mentally going through a hard time in life, but instead, she makes time for others instead of you. Every time you tell her, let’s hang out or invite me when you do this and that she never does and gives you bad excuses on why she didn’t invite you when all you wanted to do is spend time with your sister Imagine living in a household where you feel like you’re abandoned and they don’t even know if you’re there or not because they could care less. All I have is Allah.

The FGS is trying to bully states into complying with them. Abdullahi Ganeey the unofficial Hiiraan state president is being harassed for “colluding with ethiopia and causing division” but laftagareen and ahmed madobe can escape reprisal. This sends a clear message to all state leaders that if the FGS gains any leverage over them this means subordination.

Why would Puntland/Somaliland/Jubbaland want to subordinate themselves to a state that will persecute and antagonize them for opposing ideas/beliefs? I support 1P1V but the FGS is being hypocritical. They interpret democracy to mean kingdom ruled from xamar. This is wrong.

If you see a family member or a friend behave in a way thats tribalistic don't forget to educate them on the dangers of tribalism. It really is the small micro-efforts that we put in that will bring about change for Somalis. I am not ashamed to admit that I've been tolerant and complacent when family members were touting clan politics around me. From now on I promise to call them out and educate them that this mentality is wrong and will ultimately bite our ass in the end. Change will happen when we start holding family members accountable. My hoyo is really good mom but very clannist and I will do my best to help her see the error of her ways. Its these small changes that will add up and cause a culture-wide shift of ideology amongst Somalis.

No need to play the blame game. Just do your best to educate and pass on the good message.

Planning to visit Toronto next month inshallah. Would appreciate any recommendations on places to eat

*Disclaimer this isn’t to put down Quran teachers!! Just a Wild funny dougsi story.

I feel comfortable enough to tell y’all this story as I grew up majority being around Somalians even though am not one. Just a short memory of my first time going to dougsi and wondering where I first started lying. I realized it really came from my first Quran teacher telling and scaring us on how he’d take us to a locked room to let a snake bite our finger, and stay in there if we did not know our lessons. 😭😭😭😭. Mind you, the age ranges in that class were like 5-12 year olds and I was just 6 scarred for life. Used to be scared for the brothers cause the teachers only nitpicked them 😂. Tbh I’d take them lying then whooping which I’ve never seen any of that surprisingly.

Recently i moved to Minneapolis and i need an advice regarding the USP delivery.

Yesterday they send me an email saying they'll delivery my social security card today, but they didn't deliver it...i mean did they mislabel it or they misplaced it???..couple of days ago they placed someone else's mail into ours! So that happens for sure.

Its my ssc soo i am kidda freaking out! Any advice??

I'm exposing this now but this is something we haven't started talking about a lot in the community but I was active in my local area during the US elections and noticed a disturbing trend where Somalis were voting for other Somali candidates based on qabil in local elections. It didn't matter if the candidate was democrat or republican what mattered more was what clan the candidate was from.

Of course we may disagree on ideology and values. We can disagree on policy but this clan politics isn't gonna help us better our people in the community. Most people that were voting were more concerned with clan than using logic and hearing out what each candidate had to offer,

These politicians are also not helping our communities. They like to put on a front for non-Somali Americans to gain support (mainly donations). They use scripts when speaking in English which makes them seem like they care about immigration, workers, education or crime or anything to the general public but when talking to Somalis they code switch and the discussion changes to clan politics.

Whatever you want to do with this information is up to you but just know that clan politics is being exported to the diaspora. I personally think this is really bad and will hurt the diaspora communities the same way it hurt Somalia.

For young Somalis please speak to your family members and teach them how make political decisions based on their interests instead of clan. It starts at home

So I recently discovered I have cousins living in my city when I was under the impression that I had no extended family here.

I met one of them at a friend’s wedding while sitting at the same table. We were chatting and getting to know each other and we had just a little tooo many things in common when it came to family background and after connecting the dots we figured out our maternal grandmothers are sisters.

I asked my mom about this and she said that yes, she has two cousins living here but she is not on speaking terms with them and wants nothing to do with them because their mother (my grandmother’s sister) is a very nasty person, was mean to her family back in djibouti, and was a terrible sister to my grandmother. So out of principle she has cut off that entire family and never has had us meet them or their kids. She is also discouraging me from getting to know or be close to that cousin I met at the wedding.

Idk though, I kind of find it a little petty. The beef doesn’t need to continue on to the next generation to the point that we had no idea of their existence. Is my mom being petty?

This is so random, but has anyone met a Somali vegan? 😭

People nowadays are so used to crying genocide whenever something happens real atrocities are being overlooked. Every ethnic group has grudges and the Somaliweyn plot is actually the least problematic of the ethno-expansionist agendas in the horn right now.

It’s no secret that the one of the TPLF’s main agendas was to diminish what they believed to be Amhara domination of Ethiopian culture and nationality. They failed to do this and were an easy scapegoat for everything that went wrong in Ethiopia. The tigray war was the deadliest conflict of the 21st century and whether or not they started the war, people wont forget this period.

The current war against Amhara is also a conundrum, the region is geopolitically tense and when the second largest ethnic group in Ethiopia feels like they are fighting for their existence, Ethiopia as a whole is vulnerable. One could make the argument that without Amhara, Ethiopia can only fight Ethiopians. But if Amhara regains power and “restores Ethiopia to its original state”, lets be honest that means Amhara domination. Nobody wants that but Amharas. Tigray is in its rebuilding stage but they will side with whoever against Amhara who they wisely understand has revenge on their minds collectively. Everyone must admit guilt and make concessions but when people are desperate they will say/do anything and so there needs to be peace before reconciliation. Peace that isn’t on the forecast unfortunately.

THIS IS THE FORECAST-

Ethiopia will either shrink to only Amhara and those who accept their influence, or ethiopia will dismantle completely and go full Yugoslavia. Tigray will be an independent state it’s only a matter of time. It’s up to Eritrea to defend Tigray or not but power will shift to Amharas soon. There will be no vote.

Oromo will have to make heavy land concessions and go independent. There are 17 assimilated tribes that are only oromo out of convenience and that will be a problem when trying to create a strong national identity. Plus they just wont win a war against every other tribe. It will be hard for oromia to constitute a republic that doesn’t reflect a caste system.

As for Somalis, i believe Somaliweyn is right around the corner. When the galbeed is free Kenya will fold not fight. But a greater Somalia will not be the unitary Somali state that people are expecting. Somalis don’t get along well enough to have a central anything and nobody is strong enough to dominate any of the major clans. Our only hope is to draft a constitution that genuinely represents Somali values and restricts the federal government so the member state is always in control of its destiny.

I’m in a cold country and my hands legit r frozen as I type this.

Last night troops from the Somali military pushed on to small villages out in the south where they found many terrorists moving in dense groups

Within this group of men Somali military located mahad karate fleeing It is unclear as of right now if he has been killed, picked up, and taken Or even at least shot, or in critical condition.

They managed to also find a 3 wheeled buggy thats used to carry the corpse of terrorist from the insurgency group when attacking

Which leads to believe they must’ve been planning an attack as the military quoted to have seen many ajanabi fighters amongst him, and didn’t quote much on seeing Somali fighters amongst the leader of trainings Mahad karate. The USA has a current 2-5 million dollar bounty on his head, which would be a huge payout if anyone is able to locate him.

It’s clear the group is on their last Their end has come No Somali with an active brain joins them, nor believes in their ideology. I wish soon before 2026 the death of these leaders are told, at least Their captures

I knew my original post would spark some strong criticism, but the backlash and insults I’ve received have only proven one thing: too many Somali people are slow to accept change, and there’s a serious problem with ignorance in our society. Instead of engaging in constructive conversations about modernizing Somalia, people are quick to brand any criticism as kaafir. It’s beyond frustrating, and it’s holding us back from making real progress.

The truth is, whenever someone questions traditions or proposes any shift that involves Islam, the immediate response is an onslaught of abuse. Any critical thought that even remotely touches on our faith gets met with outrage, as if we’re all supposed to blindly agree with everything. But let me say it: this mentality is why Somalia continues to lag behind. Somali people have to stop assuming that questioning norms is an attack on our faith. I’m a Muslim, and I have immense respect for my religion, but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk openly about the ways we need to grow.

Look at the rest of the Muslim world, Arab and Asian Muslim countries that have been practicing Islam for centuries longer than us. These nations have found ways to develop without abandoning their faith. They’ve built industries, invested in education, and allowed their societies, including women, to thrive in the modern era. Meanwhile, here we are, left in the dust, wasting time defending old ideas that do nothing but restrict us. Our neighboring countries’ women wear their cultural clothing freely, representing their heritage without hiding themselves away. But in Somalia? We’re more concerned with enforcing clothing rules than addressing our real issues, poverty, corruption, and violence.

Interestingly, many Arabs, the original Muslims, practice their faith in ways that might even be considered “liberal” by our standards. You see Muslims in these countries participating in shows like Love is Blind, openly Muslim but not visibly, and engaging comfortably in modern life. Yet here we are, almost overcompensating as if we need to prove we’re more “religious” by following rigid norms. Somali society clings to visible symbols of piety in a way that can feel more restrictive than faithful. This attitude isn’t just unnecessary, it’s slowing down our growth.

The truth is, Somali people need to wake up. If we don’t adapt and let go of outdated thinking, we’re going to stay stuck. Calling someone “murtad” or “kaafir” just for suggesting a need to modernize isn’t fair or productive, it’s an excuse to shut down meaningful conversations. Somalia has serious issues to tackle. We need to focus on building a future that matches the 21st century, not one that’s tied to restrictive practices that don’t reflect our heritage and only keep us behind.

Let’s be real, if we keep clinging to this slow, defensive, and ignorant attitude, we’ll never see a modern Somalia. The world is moving forward, and Somalia deserves to be part of it. We need to focus on the issues that truly matter, our economy, education, security, and healthcare. It’s time to drop the outdated habits and mindsets that are doing us no favors. We owe it to ourselves, and to future generations, to build a Somalia that’s ready to take its place in the modern world.

I do enjoy this sub but it should be a place of open discussion and debate that is respectful and not defensive. I don’t hate any of you nor have an issue with anyone and I enjoy posts that spark discussion because it allows for different opinions in a community where we are widely viewed as being a monolith.

Assalamu Alaikum,

With the help of Allah (bi idhnillahi ta'ala), we are dedicated to building a safe, prosperous, and united Somalia through the Horumarka Soomaaliya movement. Our vision is rooted in a strong Somali identity that transcends tribalism and fosters national pride, unity, and progress.

I invite you to join us in this mission by connecting on our subreddit, , and our WhatsApp group. If you're a sister who prefers a dedicated space, we are actively working on creating a sister-led group to ensure all voices are heard and represented within the movement, inshallah. For now, I ask that you join the subreddit and share the movement amongst your friends.

We aim to build a future that serves every Somali, Inshallah!

S

I was listening to rotten mango and she covered johnny Ramsey ishmael Khalid whatever that gaals name is. For those of you who don’t know Stephanie Soo is a huge YouTuber who has a very successful true crime podcast called Rotten Mango. It is HUGE. And less than ten minutes in she addresses that he’s not Somali and then she’s gonna call him Johnny salami 😂 for the whole video and not associate him with somalis. I love Stephanie. She always has her facts right. Given her large platform I hope that going forward it catches on..

I’m sure this will stir some opinions, but I need to get this off my chest.

The long jilbaabs and heavy hijabs that many Somali women started wearing after the civil war? Honestly, they’re not just restrictive, they’re flat-out unflattering. They drape over women like shapeless cloaks, erasing every bit of elegance and style. There’s nothing attractive or inspiring about seeing Somali women, with all our history and strength, hidden under layers of thick fabric that look more like survival gear than anything remotely beautiful.

Let’s be honest: these garments didn’t come from our culture. They came from fear, from a desperate attempt at protection during a brutal, chaotic time. But somehow, they’ve stuck around as if they belong to us. We’ve handed them down like family heirlooms, from mother to daughter, turning them into a “symbol” of Somali womanhood. But why are we, a people known for our bold colors, rich fabrics, and proud traditions, clinging to clothing that feels more like a remnant of some foreign, repressive ideology?

These jilbaabs aren’t just unattractive; they feel imposed, forced on us by outside influences that don’t even reflect our values. Let’s be real, this isn’t the way most Somali women dressed before war, and it’s not how they dress in other countries without similar pressures. Look around: places controlled by extreme, rigid ideologies may force this kind of covering, but in Somalia? It feels like we’re allowing the echoes of fear to dictate our style, our identity, our expression.

When I picture Somali women, I see beauty, strength, and color. I see diraacs, bright fabrics, flowing scarves that enhance our skin tones, not dull them. I see a heritage of style that reflects the ocean, the earth, the sunset on our lands. But this jilbaab trend? It clashes with everything that makes us unique. It’s ugly, plain and simple. It strips away the elegance, the brightness, the individuality of Somali women.

Maybe it’s time we question whether this garment really represents us. I want a Somalia that shows itself off unapologetically, where women can step outside in clothes that celebrate our culture, not cover it up. Our identity shouldn’t be reduced to dull, formless fabric, something that erases rather than enhances us. I want to see a Somalia filled with color and pride, where women can wear clothing that reflects our true spirit, not one weighed down by the fears of the past.

I know this opinion may not sit well with everyone, but we owe it to ourselves to consider: are we choosing these garments out of pride, or out of habit? Because to me, our future looks a lot brighter without them.

Hi yall, My grandpa is going to somalia soon (we live in america) and I want to give him a few meaningful gifts to give to my dad who’s in Mugdisho and my two little sisters (oldest is 8 y/o).

One thing I’m getting my dad for example is an antitheft crossbody bag to keep his items he carries that don’t fit in his pockets when he’s outside (like a portable charger for example). Because there aren’t many high quality ones he can get there. Any items that are hard to find there and would be helpful to them would be great! Or just any gift suggestions lol

also what gifts to get the kiddos. Thanks!

Worth a watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-zqZmwYCsU

I see them say they killed insert large amount of al shabab. And sometimes they provide evidence others its nothing can you guys give me reliable sources. Cause al shabab are the biggest causualty inflater so when it comes down to it what news should I actually listen to?

I know that Aw means "ancestors" and same is a suffix for male names that means something like "of", but what would them combined mean?

I found the one who I want to marry. Y’all I’m in loveeeee🥺🥺 and it’s scarring me at the same time wallahi, and this man I’m talking to is everything I want in a guy. He is so kind like so super kind makes my day yall🥹 thinks about me everytime, on his deeen🥺 i have past of self sabotaging good things that Allah sends in my way, but i have learned from my past, and healed now. I pray everyone to find someone is naxarisbaden person, and who will go beyond and beyond for you. This man is sooo naxarisbaden and his personality is sooo beautiful. I’m in love with this mannn🥺🥺🥺 I never thought I would find someone who is exactly like my personality but different gender🥺🥺

Asc this summer i’m going to Hargeisa in sha Allah. Unfortunately my sister or my cousins cannot come with me. I’m going with abbo in sha Allah I want to meet girls to do some activities with. Abbo is telling me I’ll do these activities with you but you know it’s not the same as girls from your age. Soo I wanted to know are there any girls around 20 years old going to Hargeisa this summmer? Hit me up maybe we can get to know each other and do fun activities there🥹.

I’m thinking of moving to the Netherlands when I graduate from college, I have many cities in mind on where I wanna move like Utrecht, Den Haag, Rotterdam, Groningen and Tilburg basically cities with a high Moroccan/Somali population. But the thing is that I wanna ask my Somalis living in the Netherlands if I should move here or not I’m from America and want to move there in the future so that’s why I’m making this post and I’ve also heard that the education there is better than the us and the crime is low but let me know walaalayaal.

Ok i want to start off by saying that i am a diaspora so i have never lived in somalia before but from what I have seen or heard online and from family etc it's not going to prosper any time soon, there are many reasons why somalia is a failed state but i don't want to talk about the history and what caused that. Just the current issues affecting somalia today I saw some diaspora kid on this sub saying that the reason why somalia is horrible is because of lack of work ethic. Millions of somalis are on the brink of starvation 4.4 million are at risk of facing food insecurity by the end of 2024. Somalia is suffering from the devastating effect of climate change ( drought, floods etc) Women and young girls are risk of sexual and gender based violence, Conflict somalia is unsafe and unstable ( al shabab and clan wars) no economical advancements can be made due to this. We rely on western countries to help and aid our people because of the state of our country, the US agreed to write off somalia's 1.1 billion debt only half of somalia's debt If the national government is struggling to provide food, shelter and safety for the people of somalia how are the people meant to restore their country?? It's not as simple as somalis not having work ethic, try working when you are starving, in a heat wave and under threat of being killed.

Hi, I’m a 19F Somali living in the U.S. For the past few months, I’ve wanted to leave my family. I come from a very toxic and abusive household. My father is a harmful individual who has tried to hurt me multiple times once breaking my arm, bruising me, and mentally abusing me for years. I can’t tolerate this anymore; it’s driving me insane, and I don’t want to live like this. I do work, but he takes 75% of my paycheck, which makes it hard for me to save , and focusing on school around him is impossible he’s always putting me down and saying I’m not taking my studies seriously even though I get good grades in uni. My mother has been brainwashed by him, so she’s constantly reporting everything I do to him. I sympathize with her a little because I’ve seen what she’s been through, but I can’t keep living like this. I’m considering joining the military, even though it means putting my morals aside for a while. I’m just putting this out here to see if anyone else has been in my situation and joined the military. I’d like to know the pros and cons.

Why are some mother in laws so mean to the their sons wife and sometimes it’s not even only the mother in laws it be the sisters also. I’m not saying every mother-in-law is like this. Some of them are great but the ones I’ve heard of and seen treat the wife really bad.Why do they do that?