A study of similarities between Arabic and Yoruba proverbs in the work of munir ba’al baki entitled “masabihual-tajribah” (the lamps of experience)

Abstract

This study examined the similarities between Arabic and Yoruba Proverbs. An attempt is made to compare some of the Proverbs in the two languages by giving examples of those ones that are exactly having the same meaning in usage. The impact is observed in the Yoruba proverbs traceable to Arabic language with the same meaning and usage which gives an impression of establishing the historical belief that the Yoruba race originated from the Arab. To explain this, similarities in the use of proverbs in both languages are analyzed and meaning of the proverbs are given. Conclusion is there drawn to point out the significance of Arabic and Yoruba proverbs. The work of MunirBa’al Baki entitled: The lamps of experience is employed. The methodology employed is qualitative research method whereby simple examples are given to demystify a theory