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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Shir looma wada uunsiyo
You don't burn incense for everyone in a meeting
You don't burn incense for everyone in a meeting
Sagaaro inteeda waa ku duq
The warthog's tusks are her strength
The warthog's tusks are her strength
Sahaydaa waa hor, socodkaana waa dib
Your provisions go before you, your walk follows b...
Your provisions go before you, your walk follows b...
Soomaalidu been way sheegtaa, beense ma maahmaahdo
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
Shinbirba shinbirkiisuu la duulaa
Each bird flies with its kind
Each bird flies with its kind
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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.