Translation of "mdhamini" into English

Je, kondoo anahitaji idhinisho la mdhamini kabla ya Mchungaji Mwema kuja kumwokoa??

Does the sheep need endorsements by a sponsor before the Good Shepherd will come to the rescue?

Tayari mdhamini huyo amewaagiza makasisi wa parokia wakubali maombi ya angalau waumini watatu.

Already the guarantor has asked parish priests to comply with ex-parishioners’ requests in at least three cases.