Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
Meaning: Verified- English translation
Those who care about me and my children are the people I hold in the highest esteem.
- Literal wording
My masters, and the masters of my ancestors, are those who carry my worries and my children’s worries.
- Meaning and lesson
Deep respect is owed to people who take your family’s troubles to heart and offer care.
- When it is used
A way to praise someone whose concern for the speaker and their children has earned heartfelt gratitude.
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