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Arabic · Arabic scriptProverb: Verified

«اِلْبُسَاطْ أَحْمَدِي»

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Meaning: Verified
English translation

There is room on the mat for everyone.

Literal wording

The mat is Ahmadi.

Meaning and lesson

The phrase signals that this is a gathering where ceremony counts for nothing. Whoever is present may behave naturally and comfortably, with no one expected to perform elaborate courtesies or keep a formal distance from the others.

It may be used to make a gathering feel more open and relaxed. The image suggests that anyone who wishes to join may do so freely, without the formal reserve that can separate people in company.

When it is used

Use it when inviting those present to relax their manners and join an informal gathering. It can accompany an invitation to sit or take part in a conversation, emphasizing an easy, welcoming atmosphere rather than ceremony.

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