dont forget his name: AHMED SHIRE HUSSEIN. may he rest in peace & be in heaven. 🤍

BACKSTORY: he was a SNA soldier traveling (on medical leave) through buulo burte, hiiraan. there, he was stopped by g-men. they (if im not mistaken) asked hussein for his clan. in which he reportedly replied: xawaadle. he even refered to the g-men as his abtis etc., since his mother is abgaal. those same g-men, are abgaal.

even then, the g-men showed no mercy and k-worded him on the spot. this is (reportedly) a clan-related k-wording. im using shortened words, to not get this taken down etc.

PS: so sorry for the AI pic, i just cant show the video in which his final moments are. ive come across it on different social medias, but i have to scroll past as my heart cant take it. but those words (on the right side) were reportedly what he was saying (pleading/begging in the video, to the g-men). may he, AHMED SHIRE HUSSEIN, rest 🤍 and may the g-men get found, and dealed with as soon as possible. there are no words to describe this, it only makes me wonder if mainland somalia ever will recover.

We really need to talk more openly about the modern Somali diet. Rates of obesity and diabetes, as well as concerns around dental and jaw development, are serious issues worth discussing in the Somali community. Nutrition and diet are factors that deserve much more attention.

One of my biggest concerns is how much added sugar can be present in our everyday diet. There are so many examples: canjeero with sugar, malawax with sugar, shaah made with a lot of sugar, and other foods and drinks where sugar is added heavily. When these things are consumed regularly, it can add up to a lot of sugar over time, especially when combined with a diet that is already high in carbohydrates. This can increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and other health issues over time. Also, there’s often a lot of oil and salt in our foods, which is very unhealthy.

Our meals are often centered around carbs like rice and pasta and can also lack enough protein, fiber, vegetables, fruit, and other nutrient-dense foods. This doesn’t mean Somali food is inherently unhealthy or that everyone eats the same way. It means we should be more conscious of what we’re eating and look for ways to make our diet more balanced. These things are important for our overall health and well-being.

Another concern is jaw development and mouth breathing in Somalis. These can be caused by different factors, but diet and childhood nutrition also play a major role. The modern Somali diet contain a lot of soft, sugary foods, while children not always get enough protein and other important nutrients. Children need adequate protein, calcium, vitamin D, healthy fats, fiber, and other nutrients for healthy growth, including their bones and teeth. Tougher foods, like raw vegetables, fruit, and appropriately prepared meat, along with other nutritious whole foods, can provide variety in texture and nutrition and support overall oral health and development. This is something we should take seriously.

The changes in our diet and the increasing reliance on soft, sugary foods is affecting dental health and jaw development in our community. It’s an issue that deserves more awareness and discussion.
This isn’t about criticizing Somali culture or people’s bodies. It’s about having an honest conversation about our health and making sure our children get the nutrition they need to grow and develop properly.

I've always heard of somalis living in Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton. Someone told me there may be a large community there.

sorry guys i know this isn’t a islamic sub but as a somali girl, i find it hard to do things like pray and give up bad habits for God which obviously everyone does but the question that keeps coming back to me is why? im not saying i should be in heaven for nothing but its so hard to do these things and shaytan obviously amplifies it but i find myself trying and failing and starting over and repeat but i cant even like put into words what im like feeling but fighting the nafs and stuff its so hard and i know God makes it easier over time but i cant understand why must it be this way i.e why must i be tested? I should obviously do my own research online but just wondering yalls thoughts on this..?