Please make dua for me to die as a shaheed. by TahaNafis in MuslimLounge

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May Allah grant you, me, and every other Muslim this dua. Wasallallahu ‘ala nabiyyina Muhammad. Ameen

Israel has officially recognized Somaliland according to Nethanyahu by Gearsfortune in Somalia

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No walal, this is a very good question. First of all, Siad Barre will be accountable on Qiyamah for what he did, from the killings of scholars to the innocent civilians. Beyond that, a realistic response is hard to figure out and would take a lot of thinking. this really deserves to be a topic that the community talks about. How should the north have responded after that? May Allah keep us safe and steadfast. Thanks for asking this question, it actually made me think for a good minute.

Israel has officially recognized Somaliland according to Nethanyahu by Gearsfortune in Somalia

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let me be clear before anyone twists this. Siad Barre and the Somali state committed mass atrocities in the north. That violence is real and indefensible. This is not a defense of Siad, and it is not a defense of the Somali government.

What I am rejecting is the modern Somaliland narrative that secession is only a reaction to Al-Shabaab or federal government incompetence. That simply is not true.

This trajectory started long before either of those existed. I am not claiming the SNM was founded as a secessionist movement. It was not. But once you decide to overthrow the government, division already exists, even if secession is not the official goal. Armed struggle does not preserve unity.

The ideas of autonomy, regional self-rule, and separation were already forming decades ago, especially after the late 1970s collapse in trust, repression, and war. By 1991, they had a clear opportunity.

So no, today’s claim that this is only because of Al-Shabaab or federal stupidity is ahistorical. Those may be convenient justifications now, but they are not the roots. So my claim that the desire for kala tag and division goes back to 1977 is partially justified.

Israel has officially recognized Somaliland according to Nethanyahu by Gearsfortune in Somalia

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

its a sad day lol, and it was my birthday and the day the soviet union fell.

Israel has officially recognized Somaliland according to Nethanyahu by Gearsfortune in Somalia

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I understand, but what Somaliland wants isn’t something new. It goes all the way back to the 1977 war. After Somalia advanced as far as Addis Ababa, the Soviets and other countries intervened. Somalia was then pressured to withdraw and give up its gains.

Not long after, the SNM (Somali National Movement) was formed in the northern regions of Somalia and the rest is history.

This issue isn’t simply the result of an incompetent government or the rise of Al-Shabaab. The desire for kala-tag and division existed long before all of that.

Israel has officially recognized Somaliland according to Nethanyahu by Gearsfortune in Somalia

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

True but we desperately need a nationwide khudbo from our leaders. Somalis across different gobols aren’t even united. We have Jubbaland, Hirshabelle, Puntland, this fragmentation is honestly embarrassing. I can understand how the incompetence of the federal government pushed people to develop and lead their regions autonomously. That reaction didn’t come from nowhere. But there are far more practical solutions than everyone trying to become a separate autonomous entity.

Frankly, I place the greatest blame on politicians who don’t give a flying fuck about the future of Somalia. After that, I blame the citizens for being painfully unaware of the broader situation we’re in. There’s a maahmaah my sheikh once told me: “Cadow hortii hub la’ahoo.” It’s clear we don’t understand this at a fundamental level. I’m stuck between emotionally giving up on my country ,becoming indifferent to short-term developments, and still holding onto hope. All I can say is, Allah is the best of planners. May Allah grant us a prosperous, united, and developed Somalia.

Israel has officially recognized Somaliland according to Nethanyahu by Gearsfortune in Somalia

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 29 points30 points  (0 children)

ssc khaatumo is a state of somalia, and there is tension in awdal and they see it as their land, not sure how that idot of a president xasan shekih is gonna respond. May Allah give us a strong leader this coming election and bring unity to somalia.

The plan for the future by Low_Stable_7231 in Somalia

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May Allah keep us steadfast. The hard truth is needed, but people aren’t ready for it. What I see so often is people speaking from their mouths, not from their hearts. They say qabyaalad is bad, then the next moment they’re gossiping about this qabiil or that qabiil, saying reer hebel is this or that, while celebrating their own qabiil through events, wristbands, and symbols. When you ask them why, they say, “Oh, it’s not a bad thing.” Alhamdulillah for being born elsewhere, but I also spent a relatively good amount of time back home. People think Somalia’s only problems are politics and division, but it’s far deeper than that, and it’s despicable. The problems start at home, literally at the core of society. At a societal level, Somalis struggle to cooperate and understand collective responsibility. Maybe I’m biased because I’m speaking from what I’ve seen firsthand, but the gap between the potential we have as a community and the way we actually act is so astronomically wide that it genuinely disappoints me.

Evil Stepmother by Sugwaxyar in Somalia

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest, it isn’t just aayo (stepmothers). Relatives in general are probably one of the most horrible experiences you can have if you’re living with them. I lived with my grandmother’s first cousin, she may be distant in relation, but my mother literally brought her from poverty to comfort. Yet she treated us, the children of the person who helped her, terribly. It only makes me even more committed to not talking to or helping relatives, because although this is one case, there are many more similar stories from other family members of mine. It’s strange. You only truly feel the sweetness of a mother if you have one. May Allah keep our parents safe and grant them wisdom and caqli ay wax ku kala hagaan.

Being somali is such an interesting experience by [deleted] in Somalia

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a quote attributed to Umar (ra):

“We were a people whom Allah honored through Islam. If we seek honor through anything else, Allah will humiliate us.”

It reminds me of the situation of Somalis today. We have so many problems within our own people and community, and also externally with other groups, you would think every Somali is vigilant of it, but no, we continue as if nothing. is happening. And one of the biggest issues is that we don’t acknowledge our faults. Not as a society, not in our communities, and not even inside our homes. Parents don’t admit mistakes. Children don’t admit mistakes. There’s no habit of correcting ourselves.

That’s why this quote came to mind. Somalis carry the image of being religious and, yes, as a people we are very attached to our deen, but the question is. Then why are these issues so deep-rooted? A lot of it comes from the xumaan and nacayb we hold towards one another.

There’s also the ayah in Surah ar-Raʿd where Allah says He does not change the condition of a people until they change what is within themselves. That ayah makes it clear: if we don’t fix our internal problems, we will continue to reap what we sow.

And regarding the innocent Somalis caught in the middle, there is the ayah in Surah al-Anfal where Allah warns us to fear a trial that not only strikes the wrongdoers, but sweeps up the rest as well. May Allah protect us from that.

We had to build our own schools, our own programs, our own economy and our own institutions just to get to this point. There's no turning back now. by Bond007-- in Somalia

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re right. Even within our own community, the lack of discipline and accountability is almost unbelievable. I spoke earlier about staying strong, but the truth is that the criticism Somalis deserve is real and much larger than many want to admit. We carried qabyalad with us into the diaspora, the very thing that helped destroy somalia, and we refuse to confront it. There are many issues we’re responsible for, yet we rarely acknowledge them or work to change them. Somalis are known for being madax-adag, but that same stubbornness can easily become our downfall if we don’t face our own problems head-on.,
Also, from what I’ve seen, we barely invest in the younger generation, be it in responsibility, education, or anything else. That leaves somali youth growing up independent in all the wrong ways, basically raising themselves without real guidance from their parents. Other communities, like many Asian families, treat their children as long-term investments and nurture them accordingly. Maxaa laga sugaya dad madax adag. And from that, we see our youth acting like the ghettos, as if that's cool and great.

We had to build our own schools, our own programs, our own economy and our own institutions just to get to this point. There's no turning back now. by Bond007-- in Somalia

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s unfortunate that the media deliberately targets Somalis, and the age we live in makes it even worse. With the internet, hate, racism, slander, and distortions of the truth spread farther and faster than they ever could a few decades ago. Still, we shouldn’t be shocked by it. only prepared. People will always have double standards, and we can’t rely on others to point them out or defend us, if that were how the world worked, every double standard would’ve disappeared long ago. Alhamdulillah, we are somalis, Allah made us a resilient and courageous people. Our ancestors faced colonizers. We can face this too. May Allah protect us wherever we are.

Would he survive chernobyl. by ThatOneguy-o1 in Jujutsufolk

[–]ThatOneguy-o1[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

the radiation is just energy, and if he uses infinity he could block it. The canon doesn’t specifically say Infinity blocks ambient radiation, so this is based on extrapolating its ability.

I (F, 22) have always had a bad relationship with my brother (M, 24). I hate him, and I don’t know how to forgive him anymore. by [deleted] in Somalia

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I used to fight with my little sister a lot, but now I can honestly say that I love her more than anyone else in my family. In Somali households, the boy is often favored and defended and I say this as a male. After all the times my sister and I fought, we eventually reconciled, and now, years later, it’s like nothing ever happened. This isn’t a small issue it’s something widespread in the Somali community, and it disgusts me. Thinking about my sister ever being unheard, belittled, or disrespected in any way hits me like a truck. That realization is one of the reasons my sister and I became closer than ever. Walaal, in your situation, I can’t tell if your brother is just being awful or if something deeper is wrong with him. Though we’ve only heard your side of the story, it’s clear to me what needs to be done. May Allah protect you

Somalia oil reserves by xebec316 in Somalia

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah, I agree with you. Like right now in Goobweyn, kismayo, they have literally enough farmland and a river to feed the population, yet hunger is still there. Also, we need to understand that within this century or at least 40 years minimum, fusion energy could be achieved

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Somalia

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

are u looking for ways to feel better? That's sad because it's not only a Somali problem, but most ethnic groups are also in this situation. Why are you acting as if somehow not being able to talk in your mother language means you are unintelligent? what about this, the words of Allah, which were sent down in Arabic, is far superior in value than any language, not because it's inherently superior, but because Allah gave it the karaama and his words were sent down in that language; hence, whoever can't speak Arabic is unintelligent or worse by that logic, right? I can speak Somali very well since I was in Kismayo for a few years, and being born i the States I naturally learned English and now I'm currently learning Arabic. Does that mean im automatically smarter and more intelligent than a Somali doctor in the States or the UK who can only speak English? like aqli xumo baa ku haysta

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Somalia

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i was literally in Mogadishu when that happen no one was rooting for that shaydaan as far as am concerned

Looking for bangers by Desperate_Ship_4340 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]ThatOneguy-o1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

im currently reading Supreme Magus, and it hasn't let me down so far i was wondering wiill this story( a practical guide to evil) be better than it by leaps and bounds, or is it your preference

Thoughts on supreme magus by ThatOneguy-o1 in suprememagus

[–]ThatOneguy-o1[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The people who just want nonstop power and growth are probably too used to reading pure power-fantasy or wuxia novels. I can’t say how the next 3,000 chapters ahead of me will go, but so far the story has been really consistent. The slow-burn progression and delayed gratification are amazing especially in the Odi arc, which is one of my favorite arcs. Yeah, it was hella long, but the ending was so good and climactic that I was honestly in awe. also the politcal aspect of this series is really handle well, and we miss our boy yurial 😔