are some of our tradition stupid principles/ideology?

[1nemansquad]

which part of our tradition would you eliminate?

appears to me that ppl follow some tradition because it’s expedient in thier lifes instead of it makin sense, then it can become a hassle
breakin tradition is soo unmentionable among the the majority of somalis as if was hand in hand with religious beliefs every single time
with the last generation creatin the most change in our ephemeral history, tradition is easily outdated, sax?

why do ppl stick with some of the incorrect ones? to please others, its easier to follow the trend, don't want to be known as a rebel? i honestly can't think of an answer other than 'FEAR'

don't get me wrong there's utterly nothin wrong with for the most part of our tradition, its amazin so long as you are open to the fact that things change and we learn more every day
now, when ppl stick to some of the horrific traditions for instance 'QABIIL' which is immense aspect of our tradition and utterly repudiate to allow forward progress so as to preserve their idea of tradition, then it becomes a crisis for all of us soomahan?

wouldn't you think the prevalent element of somalia/somalis crisis is our tradition?

your thoughts

[ill-seed]

as a people i'd say we're naturally conservative.

not neccesseraly a bad thing, but on the other hand, it was a well established 'tradition' to bury female babies in pre islamic saudi arabia i believe.

i guess what im tryna say is that the prophet(pbuh) braught about a religious movement that can be likened to a revolution, to enlighten the backward arabs.

so maybe some of our cultural practices are outdated. the solution, do something about it. i would, but im kinda not bothered.. life gets in the way.. u understand right.

[The-Screw]

get rid of.

-Arranged Marriages. (specially men in their 40's marrying teens)
-FGM
-qabiil



and that's just a start.

[intellex]

war screw why do you have to add arranged marriages on your list sxb?

i want xabad dheylo when iam that age insha allah

[toothpick]

qabiil can be a good thing if people use it the right way. Somalis need Islam in their lives. FGM isnt necassary a bad if they practice it in responsible way. I agree with the screw old men marrying teen girls has to be stopped ASAP. qaat should be outlawed and looked at the same way we look at liqour.

[QansaGabeyle]

I agree with Toothpick, there is nothing wrong with FGM and qabiil. These practices will be around 4ever, you better believe that. I like my women uncircumsized though.

[intellex]

Looool @ " i like my women uncircumsized though" join the ki.nter club sxb

Iam already a proud member of the Kin.terley club

[toothpick]

[intellex]

istaaqfurlaah war ha danbaajinina guys i rest my case

[TZ Somali]

[quote="1nemansquad"]which part of our tradition would you eliminate?

appears to me that ppl follow some tradition because it’s expedient in thier lifes instead of it makin sense, then it can become a hassle
breakin tradition is soo unmentionable among the the majority of somalis as if was hand in hand with religious beliefs every single time
with the last generation creatin the most change in our ephemeral history, tradition is easily outdated, sax?

why do ppl stick with some of the incorrect ones? to please others, its easier to follow the trend, don't want to be known as a rebel? i honestly can't think of an answer other than 'FEAR'

don't get me wrong there's utterly nothin wrong with for the most part of our tradition, its amazin so long as you are open to the fact that things change and we learn more every day
now, when ppl stick to some of the horrific traditions for instance 'QABIIL' which is immense aspect of our tradition and utterly repudiate to allow forward progress so as to preserve their idea of tradition, then it becomes a crisis for all of us soomahan?

wouldn't you think the prevalent element of somalia/somalis crisis is our tradition?

your thoughts[/quote]



Cuzie i hav heard enaf of your recylce Dr phil crap...why do you alwayz fink your a philosopher by default..

[Xyaad]

also no chewing qat in public
no shouting on your mobile phone in public
no wearing dirac/macawis in public
no late night weddings
no old men with orange beards


these things are commonly practiced and very annoying not to mention embarrassing. Thats all for now!

[B00]

Basically the most adversitied one is qabiil. It's getting affectionated by the approaching generation as well. Take a peek at the Clan section and you'll indispensable consent with me.

[_*cOcO_*]

Most of the older Somalis are hard-headed so they will not change their ways, but if your try and target the younger generations and stop the qabil mentality [b]maybe[/b] you can slowly do away wih qabill ....but I doubt it

[Samatr]

also no chewing qat in public
no shouting on your mobile phone in public
no wearing dirac/macawis in public
no late night weddings
no old men with orange beards; I've yet to do this.
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I thought you were calling me out for a second.

[AMAT-ALLAH]

Honestly...I'd change nothing. Good Bless our corrupt selves...thats what makes us, US...and if you change it or dilute our poor traditions and bad cultural practisings, then we would be almost like robots with no character watsoever...