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In 1971 U.A.E became one country but before that year, the cities,Abudhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujeirah and Ajman, Were fighting and stealing camels and gold from each other, because the families were poor and there was no safety in those days. They were living under the trees also they live under the Areesh and they were traveling in summer to different places and also in winter to different places.

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Reading the proverbs and sayings of other cultures is an interesting way to gain insight into life that your own culture might not have. Not only that, you can see how much philosophy is shared between cultures, and how common sayings in your culture manifest in others, and vice versa. Arabic culture in particular has a long, rich history, and it shows in their countless proverbs.

Check below for over 88 Arabic proverbs, both in the original Arabic and with their English translation. Learn how to read and write in Arabic with this language course!

The Arabic Language

The Arabic language is spoken by 420 million across the world, in countries like Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Iraq, Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, and dozens of others. Modern Standard Arabic is a descendant of Classical Arabic, a language from the 6th century. It's written alphabet is the Arabic alphabet, read from the right to the left.

Arabic is an ancient language and an ancient, rich culture, with an equally rich bank of proverbs and sayings. Check out this Arabic language course for beginners to learn how to speak the language. Many of the proverbs below will include the original Arabic writing, but will always be translated into English.

Arabic Proverbs

1. أباد الله خضراءهم ابذل لصديقك دمك ومالك

"Give your friends your money and your blood, but don't justify yourself. Your enemies won't believe it and your friends won't need it." This saying is about altruism, and how you should never explain why you're doing good to anyone, because the explanation is not needed.

2. اتَّكَلْنا منه على خُصٍّ الاتحاد قوة

"Unity is power."

3. اتق شر الحليم اذا غضب

"Beware the levelheaded person if they're angry." Levelheaded people are usually calm and collected, and don't anger easily. This saying refers to the fact that if something set off a levelheaded person, you should be more worried!

4. اجتنب مصاحبة الكذاب فإن اضطررت إليه فلا تُصَدِّقْهُ

"Avoid the company of liars, but if you can't, don't believe them." This one is pretty straightforward, isn't it?

5. احذر عدوك مرة وصديقك ألف مرة فإن انقلب الصديق فهو أعلم بالمضرة

"Be wary around your enemy once, and your friend a thousand times. A double crossing friend knows more about what harms you."

6. أحضر الناس جوابا من لم يغضب

"The best answer will come from the person who is not angry."

7. اختر أهون الشرين

"Go with the lesser of two evils."

8. إذا تم العقل نقص الكلام

"The smarter you are, the less you speak."

9. إذا قصرت يدك عن المكافأة فليصل لسانك بالشكر

"If you're unable to reward, then make sure to thank."

10. أرسل حكيما ولا توصه

"Send a wise man; don't advise him."

11. أرى كل إنسان يرى عيب غيره ويعمى عن العيب الذي هو فيه

"Everyone is critical of the flaws of others, but blind to their own."

12. أشد الفاقة عدم العقل

"Lack of intelligence is the greatest poverty."

13. إصلاح الموجود خير من انتظار المفقود

"It's better to fix what you have than wait to get what you don't have."

14. اصبر تنل

"Be patient and you'll get what you want."

15. الأفعال أبلغ من الأقوال

"Actions speak louder than words."

16. أقل الناس سروراً الحسود

"An envious person is the unhappiest."

17. الصحة تاج على رؤوس الأصحاء لا يراه إلا المرضى

"Good health is a crown worn by the healthy than only the ill can see."

18. إن مع اليوم غدا يا مسعدة

"There's always tomorrow."

19. أول الشجرة بذرة

"A tree begins with a seed."

20. أول الغضب جنون وآخره ندم

"Anger begins with madness, but ends in regret."

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21. "Avoid that which requires an apology."

22. "He makes a dome out of a grain." This is the equivalent of making a "mountain" out of a "mole hill."

23. "Laugh and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone."

24. "You can't clap with one hand."

25. "If the wind blows, ride it."

25. "Visit rarely, and you will be more loved."

26. "Time is made of gold."

27. "The key to everything is determination."

28. "Silence is the sign of approval."

29. "Lying is a disease, and truth is a cure."

30. "Keeping a secret is a commitment."

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31. "If you have an opinion, you better be determined."

32. "A foolish man may be known by six things: Anger without cause, speech without profit, change without progress, inquiry without object, putting trust in a stranger, and mistaking foes for friends."

33. "A house divided cannot stand."

34. "Arrogance diminishes wisdom."

35. "A secret is like a dove: when it leaves my hand it takes wing."

36. "A known mistake is better than an unknown truth."

37. "A sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to our steps as we walk the tightrope of life."

38. "Ask the experienced rather than the learned."

39. "Every sun has to set."

40. "Wishing does not make a poor man rich."

41. "No crowd ever waited at the gates of patience."

42. "He who sees the calamity of other people finds his own calamity light."

43. "Do not buy either the moon or the news, for in the end they will both come out."

44. "Believe what you see and lay aside what you hear."

45. "Arrogance is a weed that grows mostly on a dunghill."

46. "Ask your purse what you should buy."

47. "The fruit of silence is tranquility."

48. "Think of the going out before you enter."

49. "The fruit of timidity is neither gain nor loss."

50. "What is learned in youth is carved in stone."

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51. الرأي قبل شجاعة الشجعان

"Opinion comes before the bravery of the braves."

52. ربما أراد الأحمق نفعك فضرك

"The stupid might want to help you, but they just ended up hurting you."

52. جزاء سنمار جزاء مُجيرِ أُمِّ عامِرٍ الجزاء من جنس العمل

"You reap what you sow."

54. جنت على نفسها براقش الجهل شر الأصحاب

"Ignorance is the most terrible acquaintance."

55. البياض نصف الحسن بيت الظالم خراب

"The house of a tyrant is a ruin."

56. بيت المحسن عمار

"If you are charitable, you are rich."

57. البعد جفاء

"Distance equals disaffection."

58. باب النجار مخَلَّع

"The carpenter's door is loose." This might refer to the idea that people who make a profession or a habit of one thing might not have the time to even use that skill in their own life. They take care of everyone except for themselves.

59. بالأرض ولدتك أمك بالتأني تُدْرَكُ الفُرَصُ

"With care do you realize your opportunities."

60. البخيل عظيم الرواق صغير الأخلاق

"The stingy have large porches and little morality."

61. الباب الذي يأتيك بالريح سده واسترح

"Close the door that brings in the wind and relax." This means that sometimes, rather than taking a beating, you should just shut off the source of the noise, distraction, problem - that is, if you can - and take a break.

62. التجربة العلم الكبير

"Experimentation is the greatest science."-

63. أول الشجرة بذرة

"A tree begins with a seed."

64. أكرم نفسك عن كل دنيء

"Make distance between you and every dirtiness."

65. إن غدا لناظره قريب

"Tomorrow is close if you have patience," or, "Tomorrow is another day."

66. أقلل طعامك تجد منامك

"Eat less to sleep more."

67. أقسى من الحجر

"Tougher than a stone."

68. آفة العِلْم النسيان

"Forgetting is the plague of knowledge."

69. اعف عما أغضبك لما أرضاك أَعقَلُ الناس أَعْذَرُهُمْ للناس

"The wisest is the one who can forgive."

70. أصنع من دود القز

"More skillful than a silk worm."

71. إن مفاتيح الأمور العزائم

"Determination is the key to everything."

72. إنك تضرب في حديد بارد

"You are striking cold iron." This means you're trying to change something that you can't.

73. في العجلة الندامة و في التاني السلامة

"In haste there is regret, but in patience and care there is peace and safety." This means you shouldn't rush things, because if you rush something you'll end up doing a poor job and regretting the results. If you take your time, you're ensuring a good end result and can feel peace in knowing that.

74. الأيام دول

"Days are like countries." This means that a country might be great today, but not tomorrow. This applies to people as well.

75. إياك وصاحب السوء فإنه يحسن منظره ويقبح أثره إياك وما يعتذر منه

"Avoid things that will require an apology." This means if you want to do something that you know you'll have to apologize for, you should probably just not do it!

76. كأن الحاسد إنما خلق ليغتاظ

"The envious were created just to be infuriated." This means that there's no end result to envy other than fury. If you're feeling envious, you're only leading yourself down a path to anger.

77. لا تأكل خبزك على مائدة غيرك

"Do not eat your bread on somebody else's table." This means that you shouldn't benefit off of someone else's expense; as in, you shouldn't dirty someone else's table if you're just going to be eating your bread.

78. لا بد دون الشهد من إبر النحل لا بد للمصدور من أن ينفث لا تؤجل عمل اليوم إلى الغد

"Do not delay today's work for tomorrow." Don't procrastinate!

79. الضامن غارم الضحك بلا سبب من قلة الأدب

"Laughing without a reason is rude."

80. سماعك بالْمُعَيْدِيِّ خير من أن تراه سمك في ماء

"Like a fish in water." Another way to say that someone is a natural.

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81. الثروة تأتي كالسلحفاة وتذهب كالغزال

"Wealth comes like a turtle, and runs away like a gazelle." This means it can take ages for you to find wealth, but spending it all is far too easy - it can disappear before you know it!

82. تجوع الحرة ولا تأكل بثدييها التخطيط نصف المعيشة

"Planning is half of living."

83. التدبير يثمر اليسير والتبذير يبدد الكثير ترك الذنب أيسر من الاعتذار

"It's better to avoid mistakes altogether than do something that you should apologize for after."

84. تجري الرياح بما لا تشتهي السفن

"Winds blow counter to what the ship wants." You don't always get everything your way.

85. التجارب ليست لها نهاية والمرء منها في زيادة

"There is always something to learn from experimentation."

86. تعاشروا كالإخوان وتعاملوا كالأغراب

"Get together like brothers, but work together like strangers."

87. حبل الكذب قصير

"The rope of lies is short." There is only so much leeway you have when you lie. Once that very short rope runs out, you'll have to face the consequences.

88. جولة الباطل ساعة وجولة الحق إلى قيام الساعة

"Falseness lasts an hour, the truth lasts until the end of time."

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a diverse society. The country's historical population as a small tribal community that has changed with the arrival of other nationals, in the mid-20th century. The country was also part of the British Empire until 1971.

Emirati culture is based on Arabian culture, with influences from the cultures of East Africa and Indian Subcontinent. The religion of Islam has had a prominent influence on local architecture, music, attire, cuisine, and lifestyle. Five times every day, Muslims are called to prayer from the minarets of mosques, which are scattered around the country. The weekend begins on Friday due to Friday being the holiest day for Muslims; most Muslim countries have a Friday-Saturday or Thursday-Friday weekend.

The city of Al Ain in Abu Dhabi is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Emirate of Sharjah was named "The Cultural capital of the Arab World" by UNESCO in 1998 and the "Capital of Islamic Culture for 2014" by the OIC.

Due to growth in trade, expatriates from over 200 nations have migrated to the UAE seeking better lives and higher-income jobs.

The UAE has been criticized for perpetuating a class-based society, where migrant workers are in the lower classes. Despite the diversity of the population, only minor and infrequent episodes of ethnic tensions, primarily between expatriates, have been reported.

Major holidays in Dubai include Eid ul-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, and National Day (2nd December), which marks the formation of the United Arab Emirates.

The population as a whole is estimated by the U.S. State Department to be at 9 million people, with only 15-20% of these being citizens. The population growth rate is 4% per year. The primary religion in the United Arab Emirates is Islam (Muslim), with the population estimated to be 96% Muslim. Hinduism and Christianity are minorities as stated by the United States State Department. The official language of the UAE is Arabic, although other languages such as English, Persian, Hindi and Urdu are also spoken. The U.S. State Department estimates the people of the UAE to have an average life expectancy of seventy-seven years.[citation needed ]

Lexicology

The word Emirati is an English word derived from a combination of the word emir, which is an Islamic leader, and the English suffix -ate. It gradually came to mean the United Arab Emirates. The demonym Emirian has a similar root except with the suffix -ian being added to the emir. Rarer Emirian demonyms and adjectives include Emiri and Emiratian, both of which are unofficial and informal alternates. However, due to strong tribal allegiances, many Emiratis also self-identify by their tribal affiliations, whereby some Emiratis may call themselves "Bani Yasi", "Suwaidi" or "al-Shamsi", especially if they come from an influential tribe.[citation needed ] Historically, Emiratis were called Trucial Coasters or Trucials in the medieval era. In the ancient period, Emiratis were referred to as Maganites.

The United Arab Emirate's architecture is influenced by Islamic architecture and Arabian architecture. For example, the " barjeel" has become an identifying mark of traditional Emirati architecture and is attributed to Persian influence.

Emirati architecture reflects the traditional lifestyles and customs of the people. Building materials are simple, but well-adapted to local living and climate. For migrant tribes, portable tents traditionally provided shelter during the winter season. Inland, more permanent houses were built of stone guss with roofs made from palm tree leaves. Fossilized coral, cut in blocks, bonded with sarooj or a seashell-derived lime mixture, and plastered with chalk and water paste, was used extensively in coastal regions.

A courtyard architectural layout was commonly seen in the vernacular architecture of the UAE such as houses, schools, mosques, and governmental buildings. The courtyard was a thermal regulator in hot and humid weather but also had privacy functionality. Privacy and ventilation are important components in traditional architecture of the UAE.

Many older Emirati men prefer traditional Emirati clothes, such as the kandura, an ankle-length white shirt woven from wool or cotton. Many local women wear an abaya (black over-garment) and a headscarf. On average, a UAE male national would have up to 50 kanduras to ensure cleanliness. This attire is particularly well-suited to the UAE's hot, dry climate. Western-style clothing is also fairly popular, especially among the Emirati youth and expats. This is not always well received by local law enforcement: there have been several recent cases of expatriates being arrested for inappropriate attire or nudity.

The Emirati diet is a mixture of a Bedouin diet ( meat and camel milk), a fishermen's diet (fish), and a farmer's diet ( dates). These foods, along with key spices such as cinnamon, saffron, and turmeric, form the basis of both historical and modern Emirati cuisine. Vegetables that are easy to grow, such as cucumbers and tomatoes, are featured prominently in the diet. Dried lemons, called loomi, are grown locally and used in numerous dishes. Mangos are also grown in the northern emirates. Meats traditionally used include chicken or small fowl, such as Houbara bustards, and goats. Since camels are highly prized for milk and as a means of transportation, camel meat is normally reserved for special occasions.

Popular dishes include harees, fouga , kabsa and luqemat. Common middle eastern cuisine is also widely available. Due to the cosmopolitan nature of the United Arab Emirates, the most popular street-side snack is the Middle-Eastern .

For men, the traditional Emirati greeting is the khushmak, or touching of noses. Women greet each other by shaking hands and giving a kiss on the cheek.

Themes in Emirati poetry are diverse, ranging from satire, self-praise, and patriotism, to chivalry, religion, family, and love.

As in many other Arab countries, poetry is considered a key art form. The style and form of ancient poetry in the UAE was strongly influenced by the 8th-century Arab scholar, Al Khalil bin Ahmed. This form underwent slight modification during the period of Islamic civilization in Andalucia, where "the line or bait adhered to the two hemistitches form, each with an equal number of feet, all the second hemistitches ending in the same rhyming letter and sound throughout the poem." Traditional forms persist today, although some Western styles of prose poetry have gained popularity.

Notable writers from the UAE during the 20th century, particularly for Classical Arabic poetry, include Mubarak Al Oqaili, Salem bin Ali al Owais, and Ahmed bin Sulayem. The Hirah group was an influential 20th-century trio of poets from Sharjah, and consisted of Khalfan Musabah, Sheikh Saqr Al Qasimi (an ex-ruler of Sharjah), and Sultan bin Ali al Owais. Their work was heavily influenced by western Romantic poets. The first Emirati novel, Shahenda, was written by Rashid Abdullah Al Nuaimi.

Contemporary literary figures include Nujoom Al-Ghanem, Ousha Al Sha'er, Khalid Albudoor, and Aisha Al Kaabi.

Music, dance, and film

The United Arab Emirates is a part of the Arab khaleeji tradition. Yowla is a type of music and dance performed mainly in communities of Bantu people from the African Great Lakes region. Many traditional songs and dances, handed down from generation to generation, have survived to the present time. Young girls would dance by swinging their hair, which was traditionally worn long, and swaying their bodies. Men often re-enacted battles or successful hunting expeditions, often symbolically using sticks, swords, or rifles.[citation needed ]

Hollywood and Bollywood movies are popular in Dubai.

The UAE has an active music scene, with international touring musicians such as Amr Diab, Diana Haddad, Tarkan, Aerosmith, Santana, Mark Knopfler, Elton John, Pink, Bon Jovi, Pink Floyd, Shakira, Celine Dion, Coldplay, Linkin Park, Zayn Malik, Slipknot, Tyga , 50 Cent and Phil Collins having performed in the country. The Abu Dhabi Festival has been held annually since 2004.

Football is the most popular sport in the UAE. Emirati football clubs Al-Ain, Al-Wasl, Al Nasr, Al-Sharjah, Al-Wahda, and Shabab Al-Ahli are the most popular teams and enjoy reputations as long-time regional champions. The UAE national football team qualified for the FIFA World Cup in 1990 along with Egypt. It was the third consecutive World Cup with two Arab nations qualifying, after Kuwait and Algeria in 1982, and Iraq and Algeria again in 1986. The UAE also won the Arabian Gulf Cup held in Abu Dhabi in January 2007.

Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the UAE, largely due to the expatriate population from the Indian subcontinent. In the UAE there are 3 International Cricket stadiums in UAE. They have hosted many international cricket matches such as one T-20, 2014 IPL, and many more.[clarification needed ]

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is also increasing in popularity within the UAE. Both the adult team and the juvenile team frequently compete and win events both locally and internationally.[citation needed ] The World Pro Abu Dhabi tournament attracts hundreds of competitors annually and features a large cash prize. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu also features prominently in local Abu Dhabi school curricula.

Other popular sports include camel racing, car racing, falconry, endurance riding, and tennis.

The Vision (magazine) is a Dubai-based Magazine presenting Dubai's perspective on Culture, Art, Music, Business and Life in the Emirate.

Brownbook, based in Dubai, is an urban lifestyle guide focusing on art, design, and travel across the Middle East and North Africa.

Canvas is an international bi-monthly magazine dedicated to art and culture from the Middle East and Arab world.

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