Wadaanta isha ka xumaataa, faylkay la tagtaa
WEnglish Translation
The cleric who loses sight of justice is ruined by his own book
Context & Meaning
Corruption in the learned destroys their authority
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "W"
Wax kasta wuxuu leeyahay waqtigiis
Everything has its time
Everything has its time
Waari mayside, war hakaa hadho
You won't live forever, but may your story remain
You won't live forever, but may your story remain
Waayeel hortiisaa caano loogu badhxaa
Milk is poured in front of elders
Milk is poured in front of elders
Wan weyn jeeroo la gawraco, indhihiisu cirka ma arkaan
The big ram never looks up until slaughtered
The big ram never looks up until slaughtered
Wixii faq lagu sheego, fagaaraha ayey tagaan
Whatever is spoken in whispers ends up in the squa...
Whatever is spoken in whispers ends up in the squa...
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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.