ProverbHub
Arabic · Arabic scriptProverb: Verified

«اِلْبَرَكَهْ فِي كُتْرِ الْأَيَادِي»

Meanings

Each meaning is reviewed on its own.

Meaning: Verified
English translation

Many helping hands bring success.

Literal wording

Blessing lies in the abundance of hands.

Meaning and lesson

A task becomes easier to carry through when several people join their efforts. The saying praises practical cooperation, emphasizing that shared labor can turn a difficult undertaking into a manageable one.

It may also encourage people to contribute rather than leave work to one person. Its image of many hands presents collective effort as a source of good results, efficiency, and mutual support.

When it is used

Use it to commend a group that has worked together effectively, or to encourage cooperation when a job seems too large for one person. It fits everyday situations involving shared work, planning, or community assistance.

Cite or copy proverb

How this record reached us: Editorially sourced.

Report an issue with this meaning: Many helping hands bring success.