waryaahoy wrote:btw this is the first time someone was racist to me here.
when I tell them im somali they say mashaAllah or just act normal
I know tgat there are racists from every people
You're right, there are racists in every group. But let me tell you something, it's not surprising that you knew his family and that they were "friends" with your family. I've had the same experience (except they were Arabs from a different country). It wasn't just once either, I saw their racism in many forms, both overt and covert and from various "friends" of the family or of me. They teach their kids that they are better than blacks, that anyone with dark skin is an abd, kalab, etc. Yet, being hypocrites, they form friendships with black families, invite them to their house, treat them nicely. And then as soon as they leave, they laugh with their Arab uncles, brothers, children about midow people. They are ignorant. Who cares if Somalis sold slaves? If anything, that should be shameful, the Qur'an states that it is an act of righteousness to free slaves. So as Muslims, we should not take pride in activities that are opposite to the acts of righteous believers.
I'm always surprised at people who are surprised when they see racism in Arab countries. It's very prevalent. While some midow immigrants might have an easier time (not always) in Saudi Arabia than in Western countries when it comes to positions and status in society, we are still treated as if we are of a lower status than Arabs or light-skinned people. If we come with a substantial amount of money and/or a passport from Western or similar regions, then we are spared harsh treatment we may otherwise face. Just look at Somalis who come straight from Somalia with no money after the war broke out. Correct me if I'm wrong, but they were treated with unwelcome, hatred, and abhorrence in many Arab nations except Syria. However, Syrians - although Arabicized - are an Assyrian people and ethnically different and culturally distinct in many ways. Yemen is one of the worst countries in the world in their treatment of Somali refugees. The only difference is that in Arab countries, many people will be hypocritical when it comes to race, smiling in your face and giving speeches about how we are inferior to friends when you're not there. That doesn't mean that all Arabs, without fail, are racist but many are.