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A Mighty Collision of Two Worlds (Book) - 5/21/2009 2:00:08 PM
1st i saw this book on the net but i was very eager to read it one tym. Being Muslim and living a strange country in my experience this book is useful and its something tht indicates the actual life. Thnx Safi 4 sharin us ur good and well talented experience

A Mighty Collision of Two Worlds (Book) - 1/24/2008 2:41:07 AM
thought provoking book , I enjoyed reading this book , The World needs authors like you well done sister Allah bless you !

Offspring of Paradise (Book) - 3/20/2007 10:07:21 PM
Offspring of Paradise is a recorded statement of the horrors that took place in Somalia due to the civil war. This book is a treasure for the current generation and heritage for future generations. Thank you Ukhti Safi. I appreciate your hard work and cherish your wisdom. Your brother, Abdullahi

A Mighty Collision of Two Worlds (Book) - 12/21/2005 10:49:55 AM
Phew! It is a huge relief to finally read a book that portrays Islam the way it should be! I read this on the plane and on vacation. It really made time fly. The second i started reading it I was captured by its fast paced story and its unique plot lines. Before I knew it I had landed and was dissapointed because I would have to wait till I got home from the airport untill i could read what happened next. This book on cross-religious marrige is a perfect warning to those who are interested in participating in cross-religious marriages. As I have seen with many couples especially when the woman is a muslim, these are undescribably difficult. THis book besides being a wonderful story and a fantastic read, carries a lot of life lessons and morals to muslims everywhere and even Western non-muslims. It makes you question your life position in terms of Islam and God. Besides all that it shows there is a reality and obligations in life that can and do co-exist with the religion. This book portrays Islam in the light it finally deserves. One which puts a clear line between Islam and Muslims, terrorism and Islam, Even to an extent breaks down barriers between Christianity and Islam. My aunt reading a few pages of the book has picked up a copy herself. I cannot emphasise enough how much I enjoyed this book, it's story which I am sure has been already summed up from previous reviews its life lessons and Ms. Abdi's captivating writing style. From cover to cover, it is a book you can not put down untill it is finished. The characters were alive, emotional (Anisa the main character had an abundance of emotion), to be honest they were real. They jumped out of the book and into the living room. In conclusion I finished the book days ago and still think about it as an adventure I just had. I strongly recommend this book. I guess authors den doesnt have a star system but if it did I'd give it an easy 5 out of 5.

Offspring of Paradise (Book) - 9/30/2004 9:26:02 PM
Safi, you have a special talent for writing in an immediate style that grips your reader and you never waste it on the frivolous. You choose topics that tug at the heart, waken compassion, point out the need for attention and knowledge, and rattle the complacent. This book is no exception and I recommend your work whole-heartedly. Much success to you on every level! Gina

Offspring of Paradise (Book) - 12/27/2003 1:05:47 AM
Your book sounds interesting, especially because of my heritage. I sometimes wonder about the mother country and all the turmoil that goes on there. It's always depressing to see the people suffer, especially the little kids. take care GEM

Offspring of Paradise (Book) - 11/11/2003 4:57:07 AM
I am intrigued, and must find time to read more.

A Mighty Collision of Two Worlds (Book) - 9/27/2003 5:51:32 AM
I enjoyed reading this book. Writer Abdi is a Dubai housewife recently taken to writing. In A Mighty Collision of Two Worlds she presents a nice, sprightly, highly readable writing style centering on the inevitable conflict inherent in every marriage. These conflicts are compounded with the diverse backgrounds of the two participants. Some minor language issues for the American reader are easily resolved. A Mighty Collision of Two Worlds is a good book for a quiet afternoon, happy to recommend. Reviewed by: molly martin http://www.angelfire.com/ok4/mollymartin http://www.AuthorsDen.com/mjhollingshead reading and

A Mighty Collision of Two Worlds (Book) - 9/21/2003 3:34:24 AM
Original review on Authorzone Rating: 10 Reviewed by Ann Peterson (visitor) 7/25/2003 I've been reading many books regarding subjects similar to what this book is giving us a brilliant insight into. There is in my opinion only one word that can describe this book "BRILLIANT"

A Mighty Collision of Two Worlds (Book) - 8/19/2003 11:11:38 AM
This book us the best book i evere read and i am just 16 but i want to read all your books insaaaah so have a great time and job well done.

A Mighty Collision of Two Worlds (Book) - 8/18/2003 1:46:28 AM
After reading this thought provoking book, my mind frame was clearly altered. Previously my outlook on multi-cultural was one of a narrow minded person. I was blind to all the problems faced by such couples and I must say the book opened my eyes to the problems faced by such couples of inter- racial marriages. This breath takingly honest book looks into such marriages with such an open perspective that one cannot help but feel enlightened by the whole experience. Safi Abdi handles a topic of such enormity with such delicacy, never showing favorism towards any side, but rather looking it through the eyes of all involved. She further adds to the appeal of the by the addition of humour which all make reading this book a fascinating find. An intrigingly heartwarming story.

A Mighty Collision of Two Worlds (Book) - 8/18/2003 1:42:23 AM
As a business man I am always looking for a good book to shorten my flight when traveling and for some reason when I looked at the title of this book I found it appealing and I needed to find out what it was all about. I sort of expected something else with regards to this mighty collision, however as I kept reading on I soon realized that this was a story with a deeper meaning, a story that needed to be told. As in the turbulent word we are living in today this book is dealing with a subject that is not spoken much about however it involves thousand of couples and is a subject that needs to be talked and read about. As I kept reading I was dragged into this conflict and I could hardly turn the book away when the meals was served on the plane. You are getting so involved that you just need to turn the next page to find out what is going to happen. The book is dealing with a mixed marriage, east and west and all the difficulties between the different cultures mixed together. It's a very exiting and very professional written book and you get the feeling that this is a book that have a soul and is something more than just a fictional novel. The author has a very good professional way of telling her story and to bring life into the characters and as you read on you find yourself very involved and even take side in this exceptional mighty collision. To my knowledge this is the first book published from this author and after read the book I found it hard to believe that this is indeed her first published work. What impressed me the most about the author is her outstanding ability to handle the clashes of cultures which the book is focusing on with fairness and objectivity. I've read many fictional novels, however this novel is among the best I've ever read. It's a page turner and the subject is very much in the limelight in today's turbulent world. If anyone wants to know the difficulties between the different cultures mixed together this book is a must read and will highlight some but not all. I really loved this book and can highly recommend this to every book lover. Thanks to the author for bringing this hidden problem to the surface for everyone to see. I am looking forward to her next book, hopefully very soon. Thanks again!!!! Thanks for shorten my long flight

In the Land of Waryaa! (Short Story) - 4/27/2009 8:31:06 AM
Absolutely its true, having read your articles I found every word was different and interested providing the real message to who can understand, specially these Wadani Articles. Thanx one day u will see us Qaran iyo Dawladnimo

Questions Answered (Islam) (Short Story) - 12/21/2008 2:50:37 PM
Greetings in Peace, The Recitation (Al-Qur'aan in Arabic) would no doubt be considered by many Muslims to be the Last Testament, were it not for the hatchet job that the Romans did on the Old and New Testaments to the extent that today they are no more than sayings ("hadith" in Arabic) of the prophets. The Law given to Moses is not in the Old Testament - it is just "hadith" or second-hand accounts of what Moses had said. Likewise the Gospel of Jesus according to Jesus is not in the New Testament - instead there are just 4 "hadith" or second-hand accounts of what Jesus reportedly said, followed mostly by writings from Paul, who was never a companion like Barnabus. Further, the Romans took out other hadith, such as the Gospel of Jesus according to Barnabus or the Gospel of Thomas. So, to call the Recitation the "last testament" would knock it down from its pristine level of pure revelation and put it on par with "hadith" or second-hand accounts commonly referred to by most Christians as the Old and New Testaments. So it makes sense that the Recitation is not referred to as the Last Testament, but it indeed was the last revelation from God to mankind. The New Testament suffered so much damage by Constantine and his minions that it does not surprise me that God Almighty saw it proper to bring along another testament - the last testament - the Recitation. He would not leave us in darkness, though we do little to help ourselves. And yet, there is enough in those "hadith" of the Old and New Testaments that God Almighty has said of those who guide their lives accordingly - "All who believe in me, and the Judgement Day, and pratice righteousness, unto them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve - the Jews, the Christians and Sabeans." Peace

George Bush's 7-day MidEast Visit (Short Story) - 6/27/2008 10:45:54 AM
poignant read

The lesser of two evils (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 11:32:44 PM
He keeps on trying and getting to people does he not?

The Seashore (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 11:29:56 PM
Love the peaceful ocean. Love to collect shells when I go there. Love everything about it and everything about this write I love.

George Bush's 7-day MidEast Visit (Short Story) - 3/13/2008 1:15:40 AM
Bush is a lame duck prez. However, will his replacement ever gain a listening? I feel the sides are too entrenched, too concreted, too hrad-line to care. A question back; what of indigenous Christians, in Iraq, in Arabia, In palestine? Those who pre-dated Islam? Do they deserve any protection, or are they to be swept away by Islamic Jihad and co.?? No antagonism, just hopefully a peace-seeking thought. Fergus

Living Side by Side in Palestine (Repost with pictures) (Short Story) - 3/13/2008 1:08:27 AM
There is a terrible sadness in what was supposed to be a holy land. Both sides filled with indignation, both sides mopping up blood, both sides saying they know the mind of God. I smiled and cried while reading this, Safi Abdi. If you could now muster courage to tell the story of those who hate Jews, and only wish to kill them, in the Palestinian territories as well..... When will both stop the killing and maiming and learn to sit side by side, and learn that no one has a divine right to claim the land? Neither Palestinian Muslim nor Jew has clean hands. The best, the very best to you, with my hopes and prayers. Fergus

Living Side by Side in Palestine (Repost with pictures) (Short Story) - 1/25/2008 2:24:05 PM
I hope that all can learn to get along, I will pray for peace. Excellent write of the times, Safi; well penned! BRAVA! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :(

George Bush's 7-day MidEast Visit (Short Story) - 1/23/2008 8:01:58 PM
My mother was stayin in Dubia that day, so when she told me everywhere were close because Bush is here, I was just suprised. Good Job though with your expression and thanks for sharing.

George Bush's 7-day MidEast Visit (Short Story) - 1/23/2008 11:22:51 AM
ah, Safi, no comment needed here. Thanks for offering insight. Gina

The lesser of two evils (Short Story) - 12/20/2007 2:10:00 PM
Lol!!!! Very strong message, safi. I suppose many of us who would have gotten pissed and not come out again all together. God bless, Sandie.

In the Land of Waryaa! (Short Story) - 9/6/2007 9:55:05 AM
waryaa land

Living side by side in Palestine (Short Story) - 8/18/2007 9:06:34 AM
It's good to hear another voice from Israel/Palestine. But so, so sad. Keith

The lesser of two evils (Short Story) - 5/15/2007 11:14:41 PM
Beautiful story. Thank you Safi. Sincerely, Regino

In the Land of Waryaa! (Short Story) - 5/14/2007 12:31:35 AM
I loved the wisdom behind this story. I think that it sends a message of hope, in order to solve any problem one must find its source.

In the Land of Waryaa! (Short Story) - 5/7/2007 6:47:50 PM
A wise and meaningful fable, Safi. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace to you, Regis

In the Land of Waryaa! (Short Story) - 5/7/2007 2:47:14 PM
This is real wisdom. There is no tribe but my tribe! That is what killed our nation. It is a chronic disease which destroys everything good. Thank you very much for the words of wisdom. I am happy that I have someone to wake me up when I get drowsy. I appreciate your encouragements. I have a dream of doing something about the choas in our beloved country. I took your words personally as canaan coming form a loving and motherly brains. I am tired of living in exile. I love the way you discussed the disease of Qabiil. It is worse than AIDS. QABIIL: Diagnosis: Self-induced-Selfishness -Syndrome (SSS). Signs and Symptoms: beast mentality, inconsciousness, nerve disorder, restless hands, harmfulness to self and others (suicidal). You also outlined: Complications, prevention and treatment for this killer disease. Somalis are not diverse and are very intolerant to diversity. The only dividing factor is tribe and we are killing each other for no reason. This is sad indeed. Thank you Ukht Safi

In the Land of Waryaa! (Short Story) - 5/7/2007 9:09:26 AM
I found this short story absolutely remarkable! Though it's language simple, the meaning behind it is profound. Being half somali myself, I find it very easy to relate and to furthermore condemn the attitutes of those that have held us all back in regards to somalia's development. Diversity is beauty, but so many seem to forget that. Brave Safi for writing this, hopefully the message you convey will soon be applied by the souls that need it. Once again, great work!

The lesser of two evils (Short Story) - 5/6/2007 7:13:03 AM

Questions Answered (Islam) (Short Story) - 5/6/2007 7:05:18 AM
Even at this age, these principles seem to be golden and if practised could prove successful for this life and hereafter.

In the Land of Waryaa! (Short Story) - 5/6/2007 4:51:20 AM
Safi, what a great story! Very well done; brava! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D

In the Land of Waryaa! (Short Story) - 5/6/2007 3:46:32 AM
Safi, What a terrific story, this is how we have to explain to children how they are to behave towards each other and how to become friends and work together to achieve a common goal. I'm sure if the Somali leaders and people were taking a bit of this advice into consideration the world and Somalia would have been a much better place for everyone to live in. To use Singapore as an example how people can live together is very good, have myself been living in Singapore for many years and seeing how people live together in harmony and with leaders that have the country and people as first priority is something all countries not only Somalia should be learning from. Another very good write to the point, keep them coming.

In the Land of Waryaa! (Short Story) - 5/6/2007 3:23:32 AM
interesting article

Questions Answered (Islam) (Short Story) - 10/16/2006 3:22:09 PM
Masha Allah. That is a great collection of info. Thanks for the hardwork you are doing. May Allah reward you. Happy Ramadan and also Eid Mubarak. KULLU CAAM WA ANTUM BIKHEYR

Questions Answered (Islam) (Short Story) - 7/14/2006 1:48:24 AM
Surah Muzammil is primary text from the Holy Quran (Kroan). It is Chapter 73 (out of a total 114). To read it, go to http://www.al-islam.org/quran/ and select Chap 73 from the left middle. The translations (top left)are done by 4 men from the Arabic language to English. A. Yusuf Ali is a more accepted translater, or Marmaduke Pickthal (from England)> Pick! Here's a link to it in audio narration: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/9263/acmk1.htm Salaam All.

What do Muslims think of the Bible? (Article) - 11/12/2009 9:07:03 PM
You said the bible didn't exist in Yahshua's time. How do you know this? Because the Quran told you? In the New Testament, there are many references to the Old Testament. In Yahshua's (not Isa) time most Jews read the Torah (the 5 books of Moses) in the Synagogues on the Sabbath day.

A letter to Denmark and Norway (Article) - 7/18/2009 10:20:07 AM
Oh, poor stupid, ignorant me!I'm a Jew, and until your people can let my people live in peace, then I ask what kind of "messenger of God" do you follow that allows killing of innocent people? So far as I'm concerned, if you don't like the way a country treats you and your kind, don't let the door slap you on the ass on your way out. Mark

What do Muslims think of the Bible? (Article) - 5/8/2009 7:23:14 AM
Until �Saint� Irenaeus (c.125-c.202), Bishop of Lyon, destroyed the Gnostics, the religion taught by the followers of Christ�s teaching could be surmised as: �God, the Father, is in heaven, and heaven is within you and without you.� It is amazing what became of this teaching since.

The African Kingdom (Article) - 3/11/2009 2:36:02 PM
they said, �If you speak to a man in a language he understands, you speak to his head. If you speak to a man in his own language, you speak to his heart.� ... but today Safi speak to my heart by this beautiful piece of writing...Allah bless you and thank you sister. you are indeed a role model to me...

Is Israel defending itself??? (Article) - 1/17/2009 3:05:23 PM
Israel is defending itself. Hamas has forced Israel to do so by launching rockets into their Israeli territory. As far as you arabs are concerned, Genesis 12:3 applies. When the true living God releases his wrath on you for cursing Israel don't whine that you were not warned. All that waits for you is a pit of fire not 72 virgins like you think.

Is Israel defending itself??? (Article) - 1/14/2009 10:06:05 PM
Yes I agree, it is a dirty shame - a shame that Israel is, indeed, forced to defend itself. All your talk doesn't change that facts, Israel IS defending itself. God bless Israel and keep her safe.

Everybody hates Israel...except for American Politicians (Article) - 1/14/2009 8:41:08 PM
troublesome times

Book Review: A Mighty Collision of Two Worlds (Article) - 1/14/2009 8:37:59 PM
enjoyed reading your book, you write well

Book review: Offspring of Paradise (Article) - 1/14/2009 8:36:50 PM
enjoyed reading your book

Is Israel defending itself??? (Article) - 1/14/2009 8:32:00 PM
worrisome times

Is Israel defending itself??? (Article) - 1/14/2009 2:25:33 PM
To everything there is a season-now is the time for the World to acknowledge Jerusalem as the true capital of Israel. Then the world may go to the Temple mount and worship freely toward the God Of Israel.

Is Israel defending itself??? (Article) - 1/14/2009 1:46:48 PM
Yes! Absolutely! Isreal is defending itself! When you arabs decide to live in peace, Isreal will no longer have to defend itself!

Everybody hates Israel...except for American Politicians (Article) - 1/13/2009 3:11:35 PM
$3.5 Billion$ POLITICIAN$ US.Gov Gives Each Year My Your Taxpayer$ In Military Aid To (Elite) Zionist JEW$ Thwarting Your Attention From Literally Millions USA Homeless Your Children Our Children Starving Live Sleep Suffering In Your Own Back Yards Streets This F--ked Up USA...Like Who Really Gives Flying F--k ! Until You Become 1 Of Those Homeless All You Can Do Is Talk Write About It... Credit Illuminating Write... TRASK

Everybody hates Israel...except for American Politicians (Article) - 1/12/2009 12:13:41 AM
Safi, you are doing good. The following additional people are also exceptions: Jews who are Zionists: These people are considered apostates by the �true� jews. Christians Zionists: Basically Christians who have been �brain-washed� by �corrupted� versions of the Bibles. Also considered apostates by true Christians. Ignorant Americans who had been brain-washed by the main stream medias. Apart from that, yes you are right, we all hate Zionist Israel. ard

Hamas has every right not to recognize the zionist state (Article) - 1/11/2009 7:24:55 PM
I agree when talking about rights that Palestinians hold the rights (and many hold even the actual deeds) to their houses that the European Boat people occupied after terrorizing the homeowners into fleeing 60 years ago. I even met a man who showed me the key to his house that European immigrants are now occupying. The immigrants' taking of land and houses that do not belong to them is clearly theft. Zionists are indeed thieves. Worse, the victims are often themselves former Hebrews who converted to either Christianity or Islaam, and are more Semitic than the European immigrants from the Nazi concentration camps. This type of anti-Semitism as practiced by Zionists is of the worse kind, because it is directed against their own who they deny because they will not accept their religious conversions. They have let the faults of the Nazis take revenge on themselves and now the Zionists are the Nazis. The resulting apartheid is unacceptable on any terms. That said, Hamas has every right not to recognize the Zionists' state in Occupied Palesine just as every Native American has the same right not recognize the Yankee immigrants' United States in Occupied America. Knowing that these rights rest with indigenous peoples, however, will not change the fact that the invaders are there to stay. Native Americans will never see the Yanks go back to England, and Palestinians will never see the Boat People and their descendants go back to Europe. The Yanks and the Zionists have created powerful states with nuclear arsenals and strong banking systems to fund them. The Native Americans and Palestinians must both stop living in the past and accept that the wrongs they have suffered will never be righted in this life. That said, there are many good people living amongst the Zionists, good Jews and others, who are appalled at the state terrorist actions of the rogue Zionist state carried out in their names. These refuseniks are standing up just as good people stood up to the apartheid government in South Africa. And therein lies the future of peace and hope - that good people will connect with one another and demand peace. They will demand that Zionist stop murdering Palestinians and stop treating them like non-citizens in their very own land. And Muslims must insure the rights of the Christians and Jews to their protection as directed by Islaam, and Muslims must know the difference between a Zionist and a Jew. Jews and Christians must reacquaint themselves with the Old and New Testaments and contemplate their writers' accounts of what God and the prophets exhorted them to do and not to do. Not everyone will want peace and all three cousins of the Abrahamic faith are fully aware of Satan and his desire for enmity between the offspring of Adam & Eve. Christians and Muslims are awaiting the return of Jesus (pbuh) and Jews are still waiting for him. How embarassed we all will be on that day when he arrives and we sit together in the presence of God's Peacemaker.

Everybody hates Israel...except for American Politicians (Article) - 1/11/2009 4:40:20 PM
Israli's broke the truce Nov 4 2008

Everybody hates Israel...except for American Politicians (Article) - 1/11/2009 4:17:14 PM
Hamas started it by launching rockets into Israel towns and villages. Hamas and the people who support them are guilty of war crimes and responcible for all of the Israeli and Arab civilian deaths and casualties.

Everybody hates Israel...except for American Politicians (Article) - 1/11/2009 10:09:40 AM
I suppose Israel was supposed to stand by and continue to allow Hamas to launch rockets at them for as long as they wanted with no retaliation. If you believe that, then you should see a colorectal surgeon and have your head removed back to its rightful position. It is written "I will curse those that curse you and I will bless those that bless you." Those were the words of an unchganging and truthful God. You don't like it? Too bad! It's going to happen anyway. Marion Dollar

Everybody hates Israel...except for American Politicians (Article) - 1/11/2009 8:15:52 AM
Read Judith Stone's "Quest for Justice". There's a copy on http://www.commonwealmagazine.org/blog/?p=2653 (about halfway down the page) It's most a most interesting opinion from a Jewish person.

How to Approach the Quran (Article) - 1/11/2009 8:14:58 AM
Greetings in Peace, It might be helpful to mention that although The Recitation (Al-Qur'aan) specifically addressed the Arabs (it's in their language of Arabic, not in Hebrew or Greek) and their backsliding into paganism and idolatry after the Kabah, a House of God, was built in his monotheistic honor and even rebuilt by Prophet Abraham and his son Ismail, it also addressed all mankind as God's Last Testament to restore and preserve God's Message - Submission to God (Islaam in Arabic) that had previously been given to earlier prophets from Adam to Moses and Jesus and was subsquently distorted through the centuries by the interventions of men. These distortions and omissions became the Old and New Testaments. God would not leave mankind without correct knowledge of Him, hence the Last Testament. That said, there's still enough proper guidance in the hadith of the previous prophets that are known today as the Bible that God says in the Last Testament - "All who believe in Me and the Judgement Day and practice righteousness, unto them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve - the Jews, the Christians, and Sabaeans."

Everybody hates Israel...except for American Politicians (Article) - 1/11/2009 7:44:53 AM
Hamas has been acting in self-defense to naked aggression by the European immigrants and their descendants (aka Israelis). The Israelis fund the PLO to the tune of $60 million a month, and they resent that Hamas was able to politically outmaneuver the PLO in Gaza. The Israelis tried to starve them out, but Hamas went globe-hopping and came back with barely enough cash to maintain subsistance. Further, is there such a thing as a civilian amongst the Israelis? I believe they conscript everyone (except special needs), male and female, for 2 years active, and 18 years inactive, so that they remain a nation perpetually on a war footing. Everyone forgets their origins as the Irgun, and the terrorism they waged against the British in Palestine that led to what we see today. They're a rogue nation with alot of nuclear weapons who are never held accountable to standards they expect others to adhere to.

Everybody hates Israel...except for American Politicians (Article) - 1/11/2009 7:17:59 AM
Let's see? The 60,000 rockets that those "peace loving" Palestines began sending into isreal the second the truce ended is okay, huh? Let's see, hiding in schools and places of worship to fire those rockets is okay, huh? Swearing to wipe Isreal off the face of the earth is okay, huh? No, not everyone hates Isreal. I, for one love Isreal and would hope that someday people like you begin to love their children more than they hate Isreal so that, then, maybe there will be peace. Mark M. Lichterman

Everybody hates Israel...except for American Politicians (Article) - 1/11/2009 6:00:19 AM
This is such a controversial topic and I usually avoid those like the plague. It is totally polarized. Palestinians, Hamas, and Arab interests on one side, telling their side of the story. Israel and U.S. on the other, telling a completely different story. Both sides are accusing the other of horrific deeds. Which side is telling the truth, and how would we ever know? Meanwhile, Egypt and France seem to be trying to broker a truce, but Egypt stands accused of supplying Hamas with the rockets being fired into Israeli towns (even as we speak) -- and those are defenseless civilians, too. Everyone in the world should be "...rising up against ... naked aggression towards defenseless civilians of ... Anywhere" but, outside of propaganda proponents, no one truly seems to care to put a stop to it. I am a student of history and cultures but I have never understood the alliance between the U.S. and Israel. I leave labels like "Zionist" to those who are fond of pushing their own ideologies. Like most other readers, I have not the faintest notion of what "Zionist" means. We live in a world, right now, where most of the people in the world would cheer and celebrate if Osama bin Laden and his cohorts was killed, along with any other self-proclaimed terrorist group. We are sick of terrorism messing up our world. Will there be a truce in Gaza -- probably not as long as Hamas continues to launch rockets into Israel. This is not a stand-off -- this is a killing ground. Frankly, this reminds me of a gang war. Another strange fact: Those rockets being fired into Israel by Hamas are not made in Egypt, nor made in Iran; those rockets were manufactured in China. Perhaps Palestine, and Israel, are merely pawns being moved on a much larger chess board. We wonder -- who are the real puppet-masters? Ted rising up against Israel's naked aggression towards the defenseless civilians of Gaza

What do Muslims think of the Bible? (Article) - 12/18/2008 11:22:00 AM
I believe that Jesus is the son of God, begotten of the virgin Mary and that is not a lie otherwise 11 SANE people would not die for a lie. Saul is also a great reason why I believe in the ressurection of Christ. Jesus Christ is The son of God and I love and beleive in HIM with all my heart, my soul and my mind. God Bless You

Importance of Choosing the Right Leadership (Article) - 9/21/2008 3:32:45 AM
interesting read

History Intercepted (Poetry) - 10/10/2009 8:41:21 PM
wonderful piece...u really r a great daughter of the nation of poets

Somalia Is Pregnant Again (Poetry) - 10/10/2009 8:16:07 PM
cool

Getting used to saying goodbye (Poetry) - 7/24/2009 3:23:38 AM
Lovely tender, transparent and sad. Tarek

Getting used to saying goodbye (Poetry) - 7/22/2009 3:38:16 AM
A well written piece,take care EDWIN

Getting used to saying goodbye (Poetry) - 7/21/2009 8:25:42 PM
Oh so meloncholy, so sorry for your home. Yes, sometimes it is hard to say good-bye.... Be always safe, Karen

Getting used to saying goodbye (Poetry) - 7/21/2009 3:38:01 PM
It is nice to read you again. The suffering of Somalia is indeed tragic.

Getting used to saying goodbye (Poetry) - 7/21/2009 3:36:56 PM
Safi Abdi, This reaches deep and moves me and it is quite beautiful. John

Getting used to saying goodbye (Poetry) - 7/21/2009 1:43:28 PM
GOOD WRITE OF ONE PINING...BITTERSWEETLY...OVER WHAT WILL NOT BE. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Getting used to saying goodbye (Poetry) - 7/21/2009 9:25:39 AM
Deeply sorrowful and replete with meaning, Safi. Love, peace, and healing to you, Regis

Getting used to saying goodbye (Poetry) - 7/21/2009 6:19:03 AM
Such deep pain, I'm so sorry.

Getting used to saying goodbye (Poetry) - 7/21/2009 6:14:14 AM
Safi, I'm so sorry for your lost. Your hurt comes through so loudly. Lovely poem. Mary

What a Wonderful World! (Poetry) - 6/23/2009 9:13:16 AM
Charming! A joyful vision. hugs Gina

What a Wonderful World! (Poetry) - 5/19/2009 5:45:22 AM
Enjoyed reading "What a Wonderful World!" Perhaps someday the world can live as one until then we can only pray. I liked the following stanzas "...where neighbors salute and angels rejoice. the child is patted not broken nor minced. It is all so much easier this way. All the best, Gwendolyn

Somalia Is Pregnant Again (Poetry) - 3/23/2009 5:13:56 AM
Excellent poem, dear ukhti. hope a safe delivery

I am a Somali child (Poetry) - 3/19/2009 1:36:14 PM
thank u for this peom is beatiful

Somalia Is Pregnant Again (Poetry) - 2/25/2009 12:08:56 AM
Excellent poem,I enjoy reading it,take care Edwin

Palestine! We pray for You, Palestine! (Poetry) - 1/15/2009 4:40:30 PM
Nice work. Visit my blog to see my poem on Palestine. www.africanpublicpoet.blogspot.com

Palestine! We pray for You, Palestine! (Poetry) - 1/15/2009 2:20:58 PM
There Is A (God), i.e. You All Better Get Ready To Meet Your (Their Zionist Jew$) Maker... TRASK

We are all Hamas, Hamas is Palestine, (Poetry) - 1/10/2009 6:43:45 PM
No matter how eloquently it is dressed up in poetry, Hamas is recognized worldwide as a terrorist organization. Their suicide bombings and bloody actions has brought a lot of misery and devastation to the Palestinian people who want to live in peace and prosper like the rest of the world. Every time Hamas fires rockets in Israel, Israel retaliates and more Palestinians are killed than Israelis. The cycle just keeps repeating itself. All Hamas is doing is destroying their own country and people. Hamas needs to take a look at how Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King used peace and non-violence as a way to bring about changes for the betterment of their people and their country.

We are all Hamas, Hamas is Palestine, (Poetry) - 1/7/2009 8:00:37 PM
As one whose land had once been occupied, I offer you my respects, Sir. Stan Law

We are all Hamas, Hamas is Palestine, (Poetry) - 1/7/2009 11:10:09 AM
Very well said Safi!

We are all Hamas, Hamas is Palestine, (Poetry) - 1/7/2009 11:01:36 AM
Thank you very much for this wonderful poem the feelings you so eloquently expressed are shared. What is happening Gaza is beyond belief nothng is spared, civilians are killed as though they were flies. this shows us all how low and inhuman humanity has become. Arabs and muslims have a major share in these crimes against humanity. Seeing this carnage has saddened me and I feel so depressed.

We are all Hamas, Palestine is Hamas (Poetry) - 1/6/2009 6:12:08 PM
It is a shame to be intolerant, perhaps Gaza too should consider missionaries of all faiths be allowed to build churches there. Then all nations can enjoy a peaceful coexistence.I read with joy the small book written by the supreme Muslim Council Called "A brief guide to AL-Haram AL-Sharaf" in which it states "Its Identity with King Solomon's Temple is beyond Dispute. This too is the spot , according to universal belief where King David built there an altar unto the Lord".

We are all Hamas, Palestine is Hamas (Poetry) - 1/6/2009 5:43:08 PM
Impassioned Expression here. Would you consider reviewing the piece posted below this one on the selection page?

We are all Hamas, Palestine is Hamas (Poetry) - 1/6/2009 4:47:57 PM
History keeps on repeating itself, blood and stones, an eye for an eye, till the whole world is blind, and it sure seems that way, when good people anywhere don't stand up ....... well you know the story, I hope someone listens to you! Blessings! Jasmin Horst