Hadal waa la kala odhan og yahay, Ilaahayna waa la kala bari og yahay
HEnglish Translation
People know how to talk to each other, and God knows their hearts
Context & Meaning
Truth is known to God — sincerity matters more than words
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Haddaad tagto meel lagu il la'yahay, ishaa layska ridaa
If you go where eyes are gouged, pluck out your ow...
If you go where eyes are gouged, pluck out your ow...
Hunguri wax ka weyn la mariyaa wuu dillaacaa
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
Hadba sidii loo jabaa, loo dhitiyaa
One fights as he's been beaten
One fights as he's been beaten
Haddii uu degdegsiinyo door dhalo, raagsiinyuhuna kiish lacageey dhalo
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
Hal maqaarka diidaysaa, daldalool bay ka eegtaa
A cow that rejects its hide looks through its hole...
A cow that rejects its hide looks through its hole...
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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.