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    A Soldier says "Salam!"

    Hello everyone. I'm a Soldier in the USA Army who after being to Afghanistan twice now...I'm starting to have some very "moving" fealings. I'm keeping a daily journal now that I wish to share with you.

    I'm learning Islam now as well as Pashto/Pakhto.
    Tags: salam, soldier
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    You are welcomed

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    • #3
      hemmmmmmm nu ta haga Lasuna wos mung ta rwaral chay Zma da QOOM pa Weno

      sra di awo ta zmung da Staray Mashay Hela laray?
      .....


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      • #4
        Originally posted by Nokia_Apridy View Post
        hemmmmmmm nu ta haga Lasuna wos mung ta rwaral chay Zma da QOOM pa Weno

        sra di awo ta zmung da Staray Mashay Hela laray?
        Rora, ka mafi ghwari nu sa bada khabara na da. Islam mung la da muaf kolo sabaq rakawi.

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        • #5
          Welcome aboard. Share what you know with us. What are your thoughts on Afghanistan? Oh, and do share that journal of yours. :-)
          Even Adobe Photoshop can't change me.

          A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai

          For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."


          The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!

          -Ferishta, 1560–1620

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          • #6
            My thoughts on Afghanistan as a country? I believe it's a nice place, large and open. The vistas of the land change a lot depending on area (such as Bagram or down to Sharana or further down.) It's a very diverse land.

            The country from what I can tell as well accepts people from many neighboring countries such as Pakistanis & Uzbecks.

            As far as the people, as written in my journal for today (the day I started it) the people are much more nicer and friendlier then the people I'm used to. The ANA (army) and the ANP both call me now "Rorjana" which amazes me. I'm trying to learn the ways and cultures and already I am being called Rorjana.

            I'm not sure what I could do here if I do end up moving here in the future (maybe interpreter or something with technology:radios/ computers/ etc) and also know that because there isn't much money out here, I'm still afraid I'd be taking an Afghan's job which is no good.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by MDresden View Post
              My thoughts on Afghanistan as a country? I believe it's a nice place, large and open. The vistas of the land change a lot depending on area (such as Bagram or down to Sharana or further down.) It's a very diverse land.

              The country from what I can tell as well accepts people from many neighboring countries such as Pakistanis & Uzbecks.

              As far as the people, as written in my journal for today (the day I started it) the people are much more nicer and friendlier then the people I'm used to. The ANA (army) and the ANP both call me now "Rorjana" which amazes me. I'm trying to learn the ways and cultures and already I am being called Rorjana.

              I'm not sure what I could do here if I do end up moving here in the future (maybe interpreter or something with technology:radios/ computers/ etc) and also know that because there isn't much money out here, I'm still afraid I'd be taking an Afghan's job which is no good.
              so I assume you are a Computer Scientist who is taking care of the tech related aspect of the war?

              How did you meet the ANP?
              Even Adobe Photoshop can't change me.

              A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai

              For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."


              The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!

              -Ferishta, 1560–1620

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              • #8
                While on guard shift. They drive by and I try to run for a chance to talk the little Pashto I know and to return the kind words of Rorjana.

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                • #9
                  Oh, interesting. So one can easily run into ANP members in Afghanistan? Do you have any pictures of Afghanistan you might want to share with us?

                  Nice to meet you by the way.
                  Even Adobe Photoshop can't change me.

                  A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai

                  For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."


                  The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!

                  -Ferishta, 1560–1620

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                  • #10
                    No, military laws say no pictures and nothing can be posted online for security of everyone (Afghans and Americans alike.)

                    I'm glad you let me join here. I created the journal starting today (a little spare time) and thought maybe since I really like to chat and talk online maybe I can express my thoughts to other people. It's always good to have another person so you can be objective on your own thoughts.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by emkhan View Post
                      Rora, ka mafi ghwari nu sa bada khabara na da. Islam mung la da muaf kolo sabaq rakawi.
                      Ao Emkhan .......ISlam awo Pukhtu da Badal Sabak hem rakaye...

                      da Khu da badal hem na di deo sra bal kar pukar di...........


                      khu charta da US da zka da tolo pa Zra khugegy........zka chay.......
                      .....


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                      • #12
                        Welcome To the Forum
                        Nice to Read your thoughts
                        have nice time ,In sha Allah

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                        • #13
                          PA LASONO KA DA CHAY SUMRA ZOOR WI WA YA KA KHU Zan rata wakhya chay sok ya....chay delte kway ya...
                          .....


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                          • #14
                            welcome

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                            • #15
                              W'salaam
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                              History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives

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