216.5,6. A man who does not know the precepts [of IslarriJ but who
lS sought for advice
~7. Arrows and spears which are preferred to gunfire
- A stick which has become [a] better [weapo~ than
artillery and grenades - These are the wonders which have come up now, in the last
days [of the world] - And as you see, they are followed by ~the~ marvels
- A girl who lS ignored and a widow who is eagerly sought
but could not be found
6'2. A pot-bellieddonkey which costs more than a fine horse
- Manners which are dead and parents who are not respected
6,4. Women who are selected [to deal with] mounting conflicts
and matters for which [councils] are convened- These are the wonders which have corne up days now, [of in the the world] last
6~. And as you see, they are followed by [othe~ marvels
6'7. A man who roams about a lot bewilders all the people
6~. A man whom you loved and defended strongly may turn
against you
6~. In enmity you may attack him with equal vigour and
vehemence- But you may awaken very late without thinking much about
[such] decision - These are the wonders which have corne up now, in the l~st
days [of the world] - And as you see, they are followed by ~therJ marvels
- The good fortune of the Somalis is like a sea which
cannot be exhausted
74. Thanks be to God; we see that they have independence
- If we remove selfishness from our belly