«مِنْ زَارِ الْأَعْتَابْ مَا خَابْ»

In its most common sense, the saying expresses confidence that a pilgrim who goes to a holy figure's shrine and asks for intercession will not leave disappointed. The 'thresholds' stand for revered doorsteps. Seeking help at saints' tombs is contested among Muslims; this describes the usage without endorsing or condemning it.

The same words can be turned toward people in power, with the thresholds becoming a patron's door. A petitioner who says them to an influential figure praises that person's generosity while subtly binding them, since denying the request would contradict the flattering image of a door that never fails anyone.

Used by visitors to a saint's shrine to affirm hope that a plea will be answered. Said to an influential person whose help is sought, it can apply gentle pressure rather than sincere praise, making refusal socially awkward; judge the tone from the situation.