«اِللِّي يِلْزَمْ لِلْبِيتْ يِحْرَمْ عَ الجامِعْ»

A person should first secure the necessities of their own home before making charitable gifts or other contributions. Generosity should not leave one’s dependants without essentials.

The proverb uses mosque imagery, but its broader point is meeting household needs before charitable giving. It cautions against public generosity that creates private hardship.

Used when someone considers donating money, food, or household goods despite their family needing them. It can advise prudent budgeting or criticize charity made at the expense of those one is responsible for.