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Voice Imprints

Yalla Means Let's Go

By Mara Hall
Published October 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM CDT
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Maryam Elgoni smiles with her mother, Howayda Farah.
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Maryam Elgoni smiles with her mother, Howayda Farah.
Maryam Elgoni smiles with her mother, Howayda Farah.
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Maryam Elgoni smiles with her mother, Howayda Farah.
A young Maryam Elgoni smiles with her mother, Howayda Farah.
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A young Maryam Elgoni smiles with her mother, Howayda Farah.
Maryam Elgoni's mother, Howayda Farah, smiles at the camera.
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Maryam Elgoni's mother, Howayda Farah, smiles at the camera.
Maryam Elgoni smiles with her mother, Howayda Farah.
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Maryam Elgoni smiles with her mother, Howayda Farah.

Maryam Elgoni shares a recording of her mother, Howayda Farah, reciting the Islamic prayer for travel. Maryam listens to her mother recite the prayer every time she travels. Every word carries protection and love, and each breath is a reminder of the quiet power of a mother’s love.

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Mara Hall
Mara Hall is a longtime listener and proud supporter of Siouxland Public Media. Her love for public radio began with World Café, and over the years, her favorites have shifted to SPM’s local programming, especially What’s the Frequency and SPM PM.
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