Nafsi waa Eebbe abuuray, ninna ma beddeli karo
NEnglish Translation
The soul was created by God, and no man can change it
Context & Meaning
Fate is divine — accept human limits
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan naxariisan, looma naxariisto
He who shows no mercy is shown none
He who shows no mercy is shown none
Nabaddaad haysato lama oggolaado
Peace is never appreciated until it's lost
Peace is never appreciated until it's lost
Nacas wuu qoslaa, cidna uma qoslayso
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
Naaguhu hoosiis bay hadh moodaan
Women mistake shade for shelter
Women mistake shade for shelter
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
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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.