Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
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A man with daughters will have the means to care for them.
- Literal wording
The father of daughters is granted sustenance.
- Meaning and lesson
The saying reassures a father that he will be able to support his daughters, rather than treating their needs as a cause for despair.
- When it is used
Used to comfort someone worried about the expense of raising daughters.
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