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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dusha sare lagaa arkaa, hoose lagaa og
You're seen from above but known from within
You're seen from above but known from within
Darandoorriyow naas-naasi
He who keeps running must stop to catch his breath
He who keeps running must stop to catch his breath
Dhillo garacatay mar hore bay nabad gashay
The prostitute who miscarried is already at peace
The prostitute who miscarried is already at peace
Dhabada yari, dhabada weyn bay kugu ridaa
A narrow path leads you to the big road
A narrow path leads you to the big road
Deriskaa dagaalkaaga rabaa, dooradaada "ceeshaas" buu ku yiraahdaa
The neighbor who wants to fight tells your rooster...
The neighbor who wants to fight tells your rooster...
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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.