Carruur gaal ah ma aha, muslimna ma aha; waa kii lagu daraa
CEnglish Translation
A child is neither infidel nor Muslim — it becomes what it's taught
Context & Meaning
Children are shaped by environment — upbringing determines belief
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Proverbs starting with "C"
Calool rag waa webi xagaa
A man's heart is a flowing river
A man's heart is a flowing river
Casaan, qurux kama qatana
Red color adds nothing to beauty
Red color adds nothing to beauty
Carab lo'aad caws looma tilmaamo
You don't show a cow its grass
You don't show a cow its grass
Culimo dad u ekaysaa bay kugu dishaa, abeesana dhul u ekaysaa
A cleric disguised as righteous deceives like a sn...
A cleric disguised as righteous deceives like a sn...
Canbe laf baa ku jirta
There's a seed inside the mango
There's a seed inside the mango
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About Somali Proverbs
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.