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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A brother-in-law is like a farm
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Sagaaro intay tub joogto, bay tub kale dayataa
The warthog leaves one burrow for another
The warthog leaves one burrow for another
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Three things weaken a man: he who doesn't think, d...
Three things weaken a man: he who doesn't think, d...
Sidaan kuugu lisay, iigumaad hanbayn
You didn't pour for me the way I milked for you
You didn't pour for me the way I milked for you
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I grew old before mastering three things: tending ...
I grew old before mastering three things: tending ...
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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.