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Many scholars have adopted Arabic writing system for Ethiopian languages. However, the process has never been an easy task for these writers; neither was for Wäläne ajemi. The problem arises from the phonological differences between Arabic and Ethiopian languages. In order to solve the problem Muslim scholars have designed different methods to adapt the Arabic letters for local languages Among the works of Sheikh Musa, Yazäl Färäji ( healer of eternity ) is the most popular; thus it is the literature most practiced by his followers as well as by the holy men in the region....

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B.Ed in English from Bahir Dar University 2004, MA in Philology from Addis Ababa University 2011

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