proverb [proverb]

Ibada bila nia ni bure

Maana (Definition)

Proverb stating that religious rituals lack worth if not done with pure intent.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Worship without sincerity is useless

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

nia ndio kila kitu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Proverb

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fanya wema kwa moyo maana ibada bila nia ni bure."

Translation: Do good with a pure heart because worship without sincerity is useless.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Nia njema