SUFI POETRY IN SOMALI

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Line 4.


189.

In this line the poet suggests that the shaikh


has achieved an excellent knowledge of Arabic and


Muslim theology which earned him a high esteem
among Arab theologians.
Line 12. In Islam there are five prescribed prayers which


must be performed by every Muslim over the age of


fifteen years and in a sound state of mental health.
These prayers are performed five times a day,

namely, at early morning, mid-day, after-noon,


evening, and night.

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