Nimaan Ilaahay ka baqayn, nin ha baqo
NEnglish Translation
He who doesn't fear God won't fear man
Context & Meaning
Faith instills morality — the godless respect no authority
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
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Nimaan naftiisa garan, cid kale ma garan
He who doesn't know himself knows no one else
He who doesn't know himself knows no one else
Nacab waa la dilaa, nacayb lama dilo
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
Nimaan hubsiimo lahayni, war gal maaha
A man without certainty isn't trustworthy
A man without certainty isn't trustworthy
Nabaddu waa nafta hooyadeed
Peace is the mother of life
Peace is the mother of life
Nin waalan, tolkii baa u miyir qaba
The madman's clan holds his sanity
The madman's clan holds his sanity
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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.