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When Our Elders Pray- Somali Duco, the Language of the Qur’an, and the Wisdom of Our Mother Tongue

By Abdulhakim A. Sheik In Somali society, the words of an elder often carry meanings far beyond their immediate expression. A blessing offered to a child, a young person preparing for a journey, or someone facing life’s uncertainties may contain generations of wisdom, affection, and lived experience. These words, known as duco, are more than...