Aqoon la'aani waa iftiin la'aan
AEnglish Translation
Ignorance is darkness
Context & Meaning
Knowledge is light — ignorance blinds progress
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Aqoon la'aan waa iftiin la'aan
Without knowledge there is no light
Without knowledge there is no light
Afxumo nabad way kaa kaxaysaa, colaadna waxba kaagama tarto
Bad speech takes peace away but adds nothing to wa...
Bad speech takes peace away but adds nothing to wa...
Abeesada tan sanqarta iyo tan aamusan, tan aamusan baa la qaatay
Between the noisy snake and the silent one, fear t...
Between the noisy snake and the silent one, fear t...
Alle watow wehel uma baahna
He who has God needs no companion
He who has God needs no companion
Aqal libaax lafo lagama waayo
A lion's den has no bones left
A lion's den has no bones left
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Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.