Ma waxaad yeeshaa wax naftaada u fiican oo wiilkaaga u xun, mise wax naftaada u xun oo wiilkaaga u fiican?
MEnglish Translation
Will you choose what benefits you but harms your son, or what harms you but helps him?
Context & Meaning
A test of selflessness — good parents sacrifice for their children
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No guest is smaller than the host, and no stay sho...
No guest is smaller than the host, and no stay sho...
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Don't insult another's town while staying in yours
Don't insult another's town while staying in yours
Maska madaxaa laga dilaa
The snake is killed from the head
The snake is killed from the head
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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.