Introduction:

Those who turned the so called ‘RRU’ force in to a warlord militia and use that force to terrorize the citizenry as to intimidate them must be ashamed of them selves. The latest idiotic action on the part of the Somaliland government will undermine the peace and stability of the nation as well as that of the region, and it will backfire to the oligarchies running Siilanyo’s administration in the end. The latest preposterous and shameful act undertaken by the oligarchies was when they used the misdirected and misused force against the very founders of Somaliland like Muj Mohamed Hashi, Dhagawayni, Zahra Halgan, Hassn Guuri and others for commemorating the Mujahedeen who died for Somaliland. The said ‘RRU’ force already has a blood in their hands. They already killed innocent citizens in Gabiley, Hargeisa, Zeila, Borama and else where in Somaliland. The honorable and the descenting voices are not feeling save under a government acting like a restless warlord with some militia terrorizing the citizenry in the wee hours of the night.. Such action is not acceptable in Somaliland any more.

Somaliland is safe only when every one of us is safe. If one of us is not safe none of us are save, because we live in one house and that is Somaliland house. The two top leaders of the nation, Siilanyo and Suleiman must understand that unambiguously clearly.
We fought together, we died together, we buried our dead together. We survived together and we triumphed together. To live together in peace and harmony we have to come together, we have to Consult, Compromise and Cooperate. We have to accommodate the conscionable and the moral people which the oligarchies consider them enemies.
“Why ye not turn off evil with good for such there is the final attainment of the eternal home? For such there is goodness for all of us and there is success for Somaliland.” “Why we hasten on the evil in preference to the good?” Siilanyo and Sulieman must change what is in them or we have to change them for ever and forthwith, to save Somaliland.

In the absence of capable and honesty leadership

In the absence of conscientious leadership chaos descends and fills the vacuum and thereof resides and reigns there. That is what we are witnessing in Siilanyo’s administration in Somaliland nowadays.

In the absence of true leadership, Somaliland people followed the deceptive voices of the hypocrites and the wicked!  Somaliland people are lost and the lost people wondered through the desert to a mirage until they drank the sand!  They did not drink the sand because they were thirsty; they drank the sand because they did not know the difference!
Consultation is a moral duty as Condemnation of Despotism is a Moral Duty as well, so which one would you choose? Siilanyo administration oligarchies did not embrace Consultation. Suleiman Gaal the chair of the (expired) Guurti joined them with their (wrong) choice. They embraced Despotism. Now they seem decided to resort violence by using special terror army they call it ‘RRU’. They are working over time by all means bribing included to impress some sectors of the society that they follow them and accept Despotism rather than Consultation! Unfortunately that is what is happening in Somaliland now! Will it work for them, we shall see, however this will not work for Somaliland

Imam Sadiq has said: “despotic thinking binds man’s opinion with wrong matters. We see that in Siilanyo, and in his administration.
The Imam has also said: “one who always sticks strictly to his own opinion gets destroyed” he also said: “Never consult the one who recommends despotism” unfortunately Siilanyo’s administration consults those who recommend despotism for them.
Seeking advice is of much importance in Islam as well as in just and democratic governments and institutions.

Notwithstanding the strong intelligence the prophet had and not withstanding the divine revelations, the Holy Prophet (s.c.w.s.) had received that he never needed any advice, Yet, in order to make Muslims realize the value of importance of consulting so that they may make it a part of their basic programme of life and from another angel with a view to increase the power of thinking in people, he used to call advisory councils for consulting Muslims in common affairs affecting the people and their institutions. He was giving more importance especially to the views of wise person or persons to such an extent that in some matters he even used to give up his own thoughts and accept that of the advisors. Amirul Momineen (RC.) says in one of his sermons: No support is more satisfying than consultation. Thus consultations must be Somaliland’s guide but the two cousins are not in favor of this! Despite possessing extraordinary power of thinking, the Holy Prophet (s.c.w.s.) used to consult his companions. Islam emphasizes the importance and the benefits of Consultation

Merits and importance of Consultation

This meritorious practice of immense benefit is strongly recommended to those who are for good deeds. As a matter of principle, those who carry on their important works with mutual Consultation seldom fall in fault. On the contrary, people who are victims of the evil of despotism and who think that they never need anyone’s advice, even if they are extraordinarily intelligent, make serious and dangerous mistakes resulting in great sorrow and pain. Apart from this, the mentality of dictatorship drags down the personality of man in the eyes of the people. They cause stagnation of thought, destroy capabilities and in this way they waste the greatest human faculty of a society. (Ref: consultation and condemnation of Despotism is a moral duty- by Ibrahim Mead)

Morally bankrupt hubris willfully or otherwise by utter ignorance, political opportunism, and or sheer ignorance of how to run a government had driven Siilanyo’s administration in to a ditch due to the absence of conscionable and conscientious leadership in that ill-fated administration.

Are Siilanyo and Sulieman menaces to Somaliland?

The prophet of Allah (sallallahu-clayhi-wasallam) in one of his gems of wisdom said: “He who resorts to “Istikharah” will not be at a loss; and he who resorts to “Consultation” will never regret.” Mr. Siilanyo would never have been regretted if he consulted with the founders and with the wise people. The question is, is he really regretting it at all? Suleiman Gaal and Siilanyo already rejected this prophetic call of Consultation and coming together for matters which concerns us ALL!

‘Lima tastacgiluuna al sayiah qablal xasanah’- “Why ye hasten on the evil, in preference to the good? Why ye not turn off evil with good for such there is the final attainment of the eternal home?”(Al ayah)
Why the ‘doe’ (Suleiman Gaal and Siilanyo) hasten on the evil in preference to the good?! Why are they in war with the constitution, with the unity and the brotherhood of the people of Somaliland and with every one who differs with their selfish and destructive actions? Why the two old men not turn off evil with good for such there is accomplishment for Somaliland as well as there is the final attainment of the eternal home? For such there is goodness for all of us and there is success for Somaliland. We don’t know why they don’t want to go there and do good instead of evil! We are wondering why they are doing all these evil doings to Somaliland!?

Why do they reject Consultation and cooperation in matters of national concern and which would damage the cause of the nation?!

Virtues of Consultation, Conflict Resolution, Compromise and Common ground

Were and are the billers of Somaliland and of any sustainable entity. These virtues are :
a) in the Quran. b) They are in the sayings of the prophet. c) They are in the traditions of the “Saxaaba” d) they are in all just and democratic governments and societies in any place, any where. Those who are rejecting these values and the noble call for coming together and for Consultation and Corrections of the mistakes committed knowingly or otherwise are: 1- against all the norms of a just and democratic governance 2- they are against the Quranic mercy and advice to mankind 3- they are against the Sayings of the prophet (scws) 4- they are against the traditions of “Saxaaba”(rc) 5- they are against our (Somaliland) own traditions 6- they are against the reasons why people gave their vote to them 7- they are against their own party manifesto and promises 8- they are against the reason why Somaliland was founded, shed blood and treasure in the first place.
When they are against all these virtuous deeds then what are they for?

They exhibited that they are for their selfish personal and clanic interest

It seems that those who are declining Consultations of matters of national concern embraced Despotic thinking. Those are the leaders of the ‘reject front’ rejecting the good and embracing the evil! They are Siilanyo and Suleiman Gaal.
Sycophants and ‘Guulwadayaal’ of the administration and of the House of Representatives, and of the ‘Guurti’ and from (Kalakaxeeyi) Kulmiye party are all at task for an illegitimate and undesirable renewal of the term of a failed President. That means rewarding failure! Rewarding a president for a job not done by extending his term of office against the will of the people is creating a despot president who is not accountable to (electorate) the people. He may be accountable to the accomplice of this illegal rewarding of a president for what he has failed That is the option the oligarchies who run the country on the President’s behalf, supported. That is what his cousin Suleiman Gaal, the chairman of the Guurti readily and solemnly agreed. and precisely that is what will destroy peaceful Somaliland !
Conclusion:
TWO INGREDIENTS FOR SUCCESS:
Somaliland must strive to bring “Istikharah and Consultation” Somaliland must live this vital practice in all facets and matters of their governmental issues.

Whenever any issue of importance arises; before making any decision, always resort to
Consultation [Wadatashi] Suleiman Gaal and Siilanyo already rejected Consultation!
The prophet of Allah (sallallahu-clayhi-wasallam) in one of his gems of wisdom said: “He who resorts to “Istikharah” will not be at a loss; and he who resorts to “Consultation” will never regret.” Mr. Siilanyo would never have been regretted if he consulted with the founders and with the wise people he despises them, alienated them and marked them as enemies. The question is, is he really regretting it at all?
It is a moral absurdity to reject Consultation when it comes to national issues when the fate of the nation is at stake. Only un-ambitious person might do this moral absurdity. That means a person who has no ambition for his country and for his country men.

More over we have to recognize the dept every living Somalilanders owes for those liberated us and for those who found the lost 1^st Republic of Somaliland of 1960 with their blood and treasure and established the 2^nd Republic in 1991 all over again..

On the other hand one may feel not sure to reason and expect rationale responses other then defensive insults from unreasonable people. This seems an unreasonable approach. I believe a staunch believer of Somaliland cause can reason with the unreasonable oligarchies running the affairs of Somaliland by showing them that they can not get away with the destruction of Somaliland. It is how one may reason with the oligarchies with the unreasonable belly and pocket driven people of no conscience.
Ibrahim M Mead

Political analyst

Ottawa, Canada

Peace and prayers

Ibrahim Mead