DATE: 12/17/2007 19:09:30 / MOOD: Full of life

Why You Should Love Qabiil

 

Qabiil means clan/tribe in the Somali language. To the Somali, the qabiil has been the oldest form of government. A Westerner may identify themselves as being from a certain city or state in a nation while the Somali identifies themselves by their qabiil.The qabiil has been a savior to the Somali. The qabiil provides the essentials for survival in the harsh environment of the Somali lands. When crops fail or livestock perish, the qabiil provides. A blood debt has to be paid, the qabiil provides. A disaster strikes, the qabiil insurance company provides the tools to restart. With qabiil providing so much, why would anyone expect a Somali to abandon his or her qabiil for an alien concept of a nation state ?I have met many Somalis who claim they don't care for qabiil (whether they truly mean it or are just being politically correct is hard to know) . To them, qabiil is a dirty term/concept. They view it as the root of all evil for the Somali. Some blame qabiil for the bitter civil war while others say qabiil destroyed Somalia.I say "NO." Qabiil is not at fault for the destruction of Somalia nor for the civil wars. The true blame lies at the feet of the characters who have seized/hijacked your qabiil's leadership and worked the qabiil government for their personal gain. For many years, we knew our qabiils yet we never had civil wars like those of the 1980s and 1990s.I place the blame for the sorry state of the Somali nation at the feet of every Somali adult. You failed your QABIIL and Somalia when you allowed the political opportunists to SEIZE leadership of your qabiil. These political prostitutes (yes, they will exchange services for $$$) bastardized the noble concept of qabiil to serve their selfish needs. They strayed from the egalitarian traditions of our great elders who worked for the greater benefit of the clan.So I urge you not to run away from qabiil or to vilify it, but to embrace it. Love your qabiil and wrestle back control from the political opportuntists. Return your qabiil back to the egalitarian traditions of our forefathers that sustained the Somali people for centuries.If we take back leadership of our qabiils, one qabiil at a time, the Phoenix called Somalia will once again RISE !

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DATE: 12/17/2007 19:01:24 / MOOD: Full of life

Welcome to my blog: "The Daily Struggles of a Farax"

Hope you enjoy your visit.

 

You may wonder what a Farax is. Well, I have explored this in detail and wrote the following guide to knowing/identifying a Farax:

 

Protecting the Common Somali FARAX

 

The common Somali male, species "Farax Somalinus Africanus" is in danger. Their numbers have been decimated in the 30 year old Somali conflict. Thousands of Faraxs were forced to flee the Somali civil war and poured out of the country into exile.There are four common Farax family groups:1. Taxiile Farax - The largest Farax group. When not driving his taxi, Taxiile Farax tends to gather with other members of his family in the local donut/Somali restaurant. Taxiile Farax migrate to their feeding grounds at dawn and dusk. Being nocturnal creatures, taxiile faraxs are most activity between 8pm to 6am (due to driving their vehicles). You may catch taxiile farax on any given weekend after being forced to take a cab (for lack of a vehicle or indulging too much). In the presence of the Taxiile Farax, one must be guarded about his or her behavior or risk being thrown out of the taxi.

2. Akhwaan Farax – A distinct family of Taxiile Farax. This family can be spotted by their long manes and Capri pants. Large congregations of akhwaan faraxs gather outside the local masjid every Friday. The Akhwan Farax numbers have grown as more faraxs from other family groups migrate into this tight knit community. The best place to spot an Akhwaan Farax is either at the masjid or your local Dahabshiil. When approaching this type of farax, women folk are advised not to look them in the eye.

3. Gaalified Farax – The most westernized branch of the Farax family. These faraxs have adopted/assimilated into their host societies. You can spot them wearing western clothes and often have gaalified names such Moe (for Mohamed). This group is the most arrogant of the Faraxs especially those with post-high school degrees (arrogance increases with the degree). The best places to spot the Gaalified Farax is in your local watering hole (bar) or club. DO NOT under any circumstances talk to the Gaalified Farax in SOMALI, as it will elicit hostility in him due to his attempt to hide his Somali origins.

4. Badiye Farax – Cultural conservatives who continue to act like they live in Somalia. These faraxs have rejected all things western except for cell phones, cable, public assistance and PALTALK. Favorite past times of these badiye faraxs are to gather around at coffee shops to engage in an age old custom, "FADHI KU DIIRIR" It is an ancient Somali debate art form that makes HARDBALL look soft where the debating groups engage in verbal duels. WARNING: DO NOT try to engage the Badiye Farax in any debate as he will verbally thrash and humiliate you.

This report has been compiled to promote understanding between Faraxs and their communities.

 

 

 

 

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