«يَا دُومْ، مِلَّا لَكْ يُومْ»

The speaker addresses the doum, a tall, hardy, long-lived fan palm related in look to the date palm, and warns it that an ominous day of ruin awaits, and what a day it will be. Neither its height nor its toughness will protect it forever; time will eventually bring it down.

More broadly, the saying expresses the idea that nothing endures. Strength, stature, and longevity do not grant permanence. Whatever now looks unbreakable will one day meet its end, so pride in present durability is misplaced.

Suitable for reminding someone who seems secure, powerful, or unshakable that their situation will not last forever. It may be addressed to a person directly, or said reflectively about lasting things in general. Because it hints at eventual downfall, it can sound like a warning.