In defense of using the Arabic script for Somali

Globglogabgalab

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If the Japanese can use Chinese characters (Kanji) alongside two other native scripts , Katakana and Hiragana and still incorporate Romaji (Latin script) for modern uses, then Somalis can do the same.

We can embrace Wadaad and Osmaniya, revive cultural symbols like Sumaad as a form of logography, and still use Latin script for digital platforms, pronunciation aids, and international-facing signage or documentation.


The Arabic script and Osmaniya are both part of our national heritage, and there's no reason we can't preserve and promote them alongside practical tools like the Latin script.

Each writing system can have it's own role and function. But this would require national standardization.
Sumaad is realistically never happening. It could be like an art form type of expression at most. I like your thinking though.

I think Georgia is an example of a country or culture with multiple systems: Asomtavruli, Nuskhuri, and Mkhedruli.
 
People advocating for a non somali language to have been the standard have no idea what the hell they're talking about. Mass literacy would have essentially been impossible.
 
How is osmanya wanabe ge ez?

It has nothing to do with Geez, one of Osman's biographer Maino made it clear that he had no knowledge of it nor did it play a role in development of it

''On the other hand , it must be emphasized that Cusmaan had no knowledge of the Ethiopic script, nor this played any role in the elaboration and development of the Osmania script"

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Globglogabgalab

I am the Globglogabgalab, and I love books
It has nothing to do with Geez, one of Osman's biographer Maino made it clear that he had no knowledge of it nor did it play a role in development of it

''On the other hand , it must be emphasized that Cusmaan had no knowledge of the Ethiopic script, nor this played any role in the elaboration and development of the Osmania script"

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I appreciate the history lesson, I’ve seen others say it on this website. Sad we couldn’t move in this direction as a nation though.
 
I do appreciate when we can incorporate indigenous scripts. The Soomaal House of Art is an example of this @Idilinaa @Midas

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The recent somali designers ive seen online have come uo with some really nice stuff wallahi


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