SUFI POETRY IN SOMALI

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In Islam, the learning of theology is not the exclusive

prerogative of the ulema, but it is the duty of every
Muslim, literate or illiterate, to acquire a basic know-

ledge of Islam. The reward which the believer hopes to

receive in the other world depends on his knowledge of

the principal doctrine of Islam and his observance of the

moral precepts which it enjoins. His failure either on

the doctrinal or moral side may lead to his damnation.

In this poem, Sayid Maxamed Cabdi1le Xasan attempts

to instruct his disciples in the Islamic doctrine of

TAWt;IID, which generally covers a wide range of Islamic

theology, but which deals primarily with the Oneness of

He lists the attributes of God and explains them

to his audience.

I1aaheenii Ja1iilka Ahaa

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1.. Ilaaheenii Ja1ii1ka ahaa labaatan sifaa, u waajibtayoo

2. Inuu jiro baa u waajibtayoo, hadduusan jirin ma joogneen


3. Hadduu ina joojiyaad aragtaan, inuusan jirin ma suurowdo


4. Inuu jiri jiraa u waajibtayoo, haddii kale yaa

jirreysiiyoo?

.5. Inuu jiri doonaa u waajibtayoo, haddii kale yeyna

jaaseynoo?

6. Jinni iyo insiba waa khilaafsanyahoo, haddii kale waaba

jeyshkood

7. Sidii dadka jiidh iyo dhiig ma lehoo, sidii axad meel
   ma joogsado
   .8. Jinaad iyo feedhdha dhinaca ah iyo, caloo1 iyo badhiyo
   j oof ma ,lahoo