Wadaad waa nin
WEnglish Translation
A religious man is still a man
Context & Meaning
Even holy people are human — don't idolize them blindly
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Waranka ninka kugu dhufta iyo ninka kugu dhaqdhaqaajiya, ninka kugu dhaqdhaqaajiya ayaa xun
The one who stabs you and the one who urges him — ...
The one who stabs you and the one who urges him — ...
Waa baahan tahay, bakhtiga looma cuno
Even when hungry, one doesn't eat a carcass
Even when hungry, one doesn't eat a carcass
Weylasha biree, dibigu ha ku quustee
The calves play; let the bull not envy them
The calves play; let the bull not envy them
Wax la dhalay iyo dhul baa loo marti yahay
One seeks permission from both people and land
One seeks permission from both people and land
Wax is weydiintu ma xumee, wax is weydaarsigaa xun
Asking questions isn't bad; trading lies is
Asking questions isn't bad; trading lies is
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About Somali Proverbs
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.