SUFI POETRY IN SOMALI

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This is an allegoric description of difficulties

in one!s life on this earth: when one disappears

another comes aloni. This image may also

represent the hardships of the spiritual path.

Generosity is one of the highly-regarded virtues

in Islam and therefor~ a Muslim who does not

show generosity towards his guests commits a

sinful deed. This religious virtue has strength-

ened the traditional patterns of Somali hospital-

ity in which a guest, regardless of who he is or

how long he stays, is amply provided with food

and accommodation without any charges.

Idle talk and disputes are strongly discouraged

among the believers in Islam.

The Sura Y1'.. SIN is regarded as the heart of

the Quran and its recitation is said to

~lleviate fears and uncertainties in the mind

of the read~r. Hence, it is generally recited

during the times of trouble.