«يَا بَخْتْ مِنْ كَانِ النِّقِيبْ خَالُهْ»

The saying marvels at the good fortune of a person who has a powerful man among their close kin. Having the naqib, whether headman, group head, or official, as one's maternal uncle stands for any influential relative whose position can help a family member.

It describes someone whose affairs go smoothly and whose standing climbs because of that connection rather than personal merit alone. The underlying point is that kinship with authority opens doors and lifts a person's status.

Use it when someone prospers, rises in standing, or has an easy path because a powerful relative stands behind them. It remarks on how far a well-placed kinsman can carry a person; any envy or irony depends on context.