المعنى
A common cultural practice before/after meals.
خلفية ثقافية
The 'duo' is led by the 'oqsoqol' (white beard/elder) if present. It is a sign of deep respect to let the oldest person speak the words. The 'dasturxon' (tablecloth) is never left completely empty. Even during the duo, there is usually bread (non) on the table, as it is considered 'muqaddas' (sacred). While the phrase is used by everyone, the words spoken during the duo are often in a mix of Uzbek and Arabic, asking for 'tinchlik' (peace) and 'omonlik' (well-being). In modern apartments in Tashkent, the ritual is still preserved, though it might be shorter than in rural areas.
Wait for the Elder
If you are with older people, wait for them to say 'Duo qilaylik.' It's their privilege to end the meal.
The 'Omin' timing
Don't say 'Omin' too early. Wait for the person leading the prayer to finish their sentence and start moving their hands toward their face.
المعنى
A common cultural practice before/after meals.
Wait for the Elder
If you are with older people, wait for them to say 'Duo qilaylik.' It's their privilege to end the meal.
The 'Omin' timing
Don't say 'Omin' too early. Wait for the person leading the prayer to finish their sentence and start moving their hands toward their face.
Hands up!
Even if you don't know what to say, just raise your hands. It shows you are part of the group and respect the tradition.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the dialogue between a host and a guest.
Host: Osh juda ko'p ekan, yana olasizmi? Guest: Rahmat, to'ydim. Hammasi mazali bo'libdi. Host: ________, baraka toping.
After the guest says they are full and the food was delicious, the host naturally suggests the duo to finish.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are at your grandfather's house and you want to leave politely.
In Uzbek culture, you should always have a duo before leaving an elder's house.
Fill in the missing word.
Qani, hamma tayyor bo'lsa, bir ____ qilaylik.
The standard expression is 'duo qilaylik'.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
When to say 'Duo qilaylik'
Food
- • After Plov
- • After Tea
- • Visiting a neighbor
Travel
- • Before the airport
- • Long car trip
- • Starting a hike
Life
- • New job
- • Buying a house
- • Wedding
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينHost: Osh juda ko'p ekan, yana olasizmi? Guest: Rahmat, to'ydim. Hammasi mazali bo'libdi. Host: ________, baraka toping.
After the guest says they are full and the food was delicious, the host naturally suggests the duo to finish.
You are at your grandfather's house and you want to leave politely.
In Uzbek culture, you should always have a duo before leaving an elder's house.
Qani, hamma tayyor bo'lsa, bir ____ qilaylik.
The standard expression is 'duo qilaylik'.
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الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo. In Uzbekistan, it is a cultural practice used by people of all faiths (and none) as a sign of respect for the host and the food.
If you are not leading it, you don't have to say anything. Just remain silent and say 'Omin' at the end.
Yes, it is very common in restaurants, especially when eating traditional food like Plov.
Women say this just as much as men. In a mixed group, an elder man usually leads, but in a group of women, the eldest woman leads.
It's better to use the Uzbek phrase as it carries the cultural weight of the ritual. 'Let's pray' sounds more religious and less social in English.
If you feel uncomfortable, you can just lower your hands, but the face-wipe is the standard way to finish. Most people won't take offense if you just lower your hands politely.
It's most common after the 'main' meal of the day or when you have guests. A quick snack might not require it.
Usually the host or the person who paid for the meal.
Usually, it's said *after* a meeting that involved food, or before a very important new venture.
'Duo' is a general term for any prayer. 'Fotiha' refers to the first chapter of the Quran, but in this context, they are used interchangeably.
عبارات ذات صلة
Omin
builds onAmen
Fotiha qilaylik
synonymLet's do the opening prayer
Osh bo'lsin
similarMay it be health/nourishment
Baraka toping
similarMay you find blessing
Xudo xohlasa
similarGod willing
