<description>&lt;p&gt;This Somali saying, “Laga baray, laga badi” is used when someone who has learned from a mentor or teacher and became even better than them. They have improved the knowledge or the skills they learned. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Aka) the student has surpassed the teacher.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening and until next time, take care!! &lt;/p&gt;
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This Somali saying, “Laga baray, laga badi” is used when someone who has learned from a mentor or teacher and became even better than them. They have improved the knowledge or the skills they learned. (Aka) the student has surpassed the teacher. Thank you for listening and until next time, take care!!

Laga baray, laga badi

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore the Somali saying “Nin aan talin jirin talo looma dhiibo” and what it teaches us about leadership, experience, and making wise choices, &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening and until next time, take care!!&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode, we explore the Somali saying “Nin aan talin jirin talo looma dhiibo” and what it teaches us about leadership, experience, and making wise choices, Thank you for listening and until next time, take care!!

Somali Proverb Explained: “Nin aan talin jirin talo looma dhiibo”

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we talk about arranged marriages in the Somali community. The benefits, the risks. Arrange marriages are very common pretty much every corner of the world. The older generations tend to lean towards arranged marriages, the younger generation not so much. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening and until next time, take care!! &lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode, we talk about arranged marriages in the Somali community. The benefits, the risks. Arrange marriages are very common pretty much every corner of the world. The older generations tend to lean towards arranged marriages, the younger generation not so much. Thank you for listening and until next time, take care!!

An Arranged Marriage 

<description>&lt;p&gt;We discussed Guur—which means marriage in Somali—and walked through the entire process, from when a couple falls in love, to informing their families, the Hormarin (the formal pre-meeting where the groom's side asks for the bride’s hand), the dowry (meher), and finally the nikkah ceremony and wedding night.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for listening, and until next time—take care!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I might have mispronounced the word Guur as I was recording it quickly🤣. My apologies &lt;/p&gt;
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We discussed Guur—which means marriage in Somali—and walked through the entire process, from when a couple falls in love, to informing their families, the Hormarin (the formal pre-meeting where the groom's side asks for the bride’s hand), the dowry (meher), and finally the nikkah ceremony and wedding night. Thanks for listening, and until next time—take care!I might have mispronounced the word Guur as I was recording it quickly🤣. My apologies

Guur - Marriage in Somali

<description>&lt;p&gt;Learn what these Somali proverbs mean “All camels were once two year old” and “One drinks enough water from one’s own palms” mean.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Teaching patience, growth and self-reliance. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Note: I just realized I mispronounced “Cup” saying Cope 🤣 Free pass for me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening. Until next time, take care!!! &lt;/p&gt;
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Learn what these Somali proverbs mean “All camels were once two year old” and “One drinks enough water from one’s own palms” mean.Teaching patience, growth and self-reliance. Note: I just realized I mispronounced “Cup” saying Cope 🤣 Free pass for me. Thank you for listening. Until next time, take care!!!

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