Nacfi aan naxariis lahayn waa nacfi aan barako lahayn
NEnglish Translation
Benefit without mercy lacks blessing
Context & Meaning
Compassion sanctifies success — kindness gives prosperity meaning
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Naago waa u samir ama ka simir
Either be patient with women or avoid them
Either be patient with women or avoid them
Naago nin ay yaqaaniin, col ma moodaan
Women don't fear a man they know
Women don't fear a man they know
Nin war kuu keenay, war kaa qaad
Take news from the one who brought it
Take news from the one who brought it
Nimaan naftiisa ogayn, Eebbe ma yaqaan
He who doesn't know his soul doesn't know his Lord
He who doesn't know his soul doesn't know his Lord
Naago iyo riyaba diifta ayey isku eryoodaan
Women and goats chase each other out of hunger
Women and goats chase each other out of hunger
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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.