Doqon Alle bariday, xeradeedii bay ka aragtay
DEnglish Translation
The fool who prayed to God found Him in her tent
Context & Meaning
Fools find meaning only in their limited world — ignorance narrows vision
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhal aan dheela baran, dhuusaan buu barta
A child who hasn't learned to play learns to fart
A child who hasn't learned to play learns to fart
Dawaco geel ma cunto
The fox doesn't eat camels
The fox doesn't eat camels
Dibi hooyo xun, hore ma noqdo
A bull from a bad mother never leads the herd
A bull from a bad mother never leads the herd
Dammeeraley dad la xeer ma aha
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Durdur aan biyo lahayn, ma ordo
A stream without water doesn't flow
A stream without water doesn't flow
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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.