Thinking.......

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Dearest readers;

I have been thinking lately about adding another category to my blog. Since the title is about my Somali home, I figured that I should add a category about Islam. Islam is at the center of my family. It is our way of life. To be honest, my blog is nothing without it.

I was also wondering if some of you could post a link to my site on your blog. I will add yours as well.

Thanks and Peace
Tammy/Amina

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  1. Shukran UmmIsmail Webb, May Allaah azz wal Jaal Reward you. AmeenJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    As salaamou alikum Sis Amira That would be nice insha allah. I Also had you to My Forum


    Ummismail

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Hello Amina, What a great blog! I would like to invite you to visit Foodista.com - the cooking encyclopedia everyone can edit - and share your favorite recipe and/or link your blog to foodista-related pages using our small embeddable widgets. Check it out here.. This is a great way for you to build blog traffic and connect with other food lovers! Also feel free to share your recipes and tips with us!Thanks!

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  3. Shukran UmmIsmail Webb, May Allaah azz wal Jaal Reward you. AmeenJanuary 30, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    you have been Tagged sis http://ummismail.blogspot.com/2009/01/oooo-i-have-been-tagged.html

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