Saddex Ilaah waa karaa, mase suurowdo: Ilaahow guursan maayee wiil i sii; Ilaahow shaqaysan maayee xoolo i sii; Ilaahow ku caabudi maayee jannada i gee
SEnglish Translation
Three prayers to God that can be said but never granted: "God, give me a son though I'll never marry; give me wealth though I'll never work; take me to heaven though I'll never worship"
Context & Meaning
Effort must accompany prayer — blessings follow deeds
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The patient find goodness
The patient find goodness
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A harsh speaker is worse than a sorcerer
A harsh speaker is worse than a sorcerer
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The warthog's tusks are her strength
The warthog's tusks are her strength
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Every prayer has its time
Every prayer has its time
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Hospitality requires effort and grace
Hospitality requires effort and grace
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