tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660599111196089670.post6008780715178604007..comments2024-03-05T04:35:25.669+05:30Comments on KNOWLEDGE SHARING: English ProverbsS.V.Sai babahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00073298218372596482noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660599111196089670.post-82721833866372484472013-11-20T14:25:49.491+05:302013-11-20T14:25:49.491+05:30Some Interesting Arab Proverbs
Do you know how...Some Interesting Arab Proverbs<br /><br /> <br /><br />Do you know how proverbs are different from words of wisdom? They are actually two different things. Proverbs are brief popular sayings related to some past incident or happening, whereas words of wisdom are wise sayings containing the essence of people’s experiences in life.<br /><br />People living in different times have had their own set of proverbs. These proverbs had some very interesting stories behind them, which were widely known by the people of the region. Whenever some similar incidence occurred, the proverb was instantly cited as an example.<br /><br />I have translated below some very famous Arab proverbs like:<br /><br />Jaheeza ended the controversy<br /><br />It is said that some people were negotiating on the terms of reconciliation between two tribes, one of which had slaughtered a man from the other tribe, convincing the bereaved family to accept the blood money and end the dispute.<br /><br />While they were negotiating, a slave girl named Jaheeza came on the scene and informed the people that some men from the dead men’s family managed to slaughter the killer. On which a person standing there said: Jaheeza ended the controversy<br /><br />This proverb is cited whenever somebody comes carrying some news putting end to the dispute.<br /><br /><br /><br />More generous than Hatim<br /><br />Arabs were known for their hospitality and generosity. Hatim Tai was such an Arab whose generosity was exemplary. It is said that once some guests arrived at his residence and unfortunately he had nothing to serve them, except his horse which was very dear to him. He slaughtered his horse so that his guests eat to their fill and have a nice time. <br /><br />This proverb is cited when somebody displays extraordinary openhandedness and generosity.<br /><br /> <br /><br />How can I restore the deal and this is the mark of your hatchet<br /><br />It is said that once there were two brothers, whose land had become arid. There was a fertile green valley near to them, where a big snake lived. One of the brothers decided to go there to farm, but was bitten by the snake and died.<br /><br />His brother swore to take his revenge but the snake pleaded him to leave it alive. They made a deal according to which the snake agreed to pay the man one Dinar everyday in addition to leaving him in peace to farm in the valley.<br /><br />One day the man was occupied by the memory of the snake’s attack on his brother and hastily decided to hunt the snake and kill it. He took the snake by surprise and attacked it, but to his bad luck the hatchet missed the snake, leaving a mark on its burrow. The snake was infuriated by the man’s betrayal and decided to punish him. The man was now terrified. He begged the snake not to kill him and restore the deal to its previous form. To which the snake replied: How can I restore the deal and this is the mark of your hatchet<br /><br />This proverb is cited when one fears the person who habitually makes false promises.<br /><br /> <br /><br />As if the birds have nested on their heads<br /><br />This proverb is cited when a group of people are sitting still in complete silence as if birds have nested on their heads and they fear that if they made a movement or broke the silence, the birds would fly away.<br /><br /> <br /><br />He repaid him as they had repaid Sinimmar<br /><br />Sinimmar was a Roman architect, who built a magnificent palace in Kufah for King Nouman. When he completed the construction, the king got him thrown down from the top of the palace so that he doesn’t construct a similar palace for somebody else. Thus Sinimmar was met with death.<br /><br /> This proverb is cited when a person is met with evil in return for his good deed.<br /><br /> <br />saima saleh, iiuihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656100326255808967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660599111196089670.post-2948620301407167492013-11-20T14:23:20.343+05:302013-11-20T14:23:20.343+05:30Some Interesting Arab Proverbs
Do you know how...Some Interesting Arab Proverbs<br /><br /> <br /><br />Do you know how proverbs are different from words of wisdom? They are actually two different things. Proverbs are brief popular sayings related to some past incident or happening, whereas words of wisdom are wise sayings containing the essence of people’s experiences in life.<br /><br />People living in different times have had their own set of proverbs. These proverbs had some very interesting stories behind them, which were widely known by the people of the region. Whenever some similar incidence occurred, the proverb was instantly cited as an example.<br /><br />I have translated below some very famous Arab proverbs like:<br /><br />Jaheeza ended the controversy<br /><br />It is said that some people were negotiating on the terms of reconciliation between two tribes, one of which had slaughtered a man from the other tribe, convincing the bereaved family to accept the blood money and end the dispute.<br /><br />While they were negotiating, a slave girl named Jaheeza came on the scene and informed the people that some men from the dead men’s family managed to slaughter the killer. On which a person standing there said: Jaheeza ended the controversy<br /><br />This proverb is cited whenever somebody comes carrying some news putting end to the dispute.<br /><br /><br /><br />More generous than Hatim<br /><br />Arabs were known for their hospitality and generosity. Hatim Tai was such an Arab whose generosity was exemplary. It is said that once some guests arrived at his residence and unfortunately he had nothing to serve them, except his horse which was very dear to him. He slaughtered his horse so that his guests eat to their fill and have a nice time. <br /><br />This proverb is cited when somebody displays extraordinary openhandedness and generosity.<br /><br /> <br /><br />How can I restore the deal and this is the mark of your hatchet<br /><br />It is said that once there were two brothers, whose land had become arid. There was a fertile green valley near to them, where a big snake lived. One of the brothers decided to go there to farm, but was bitten by the snake and died.<br /><br />His brother swore to take his revenge but the snake pleaded him to leave it alive. They made a deal according to which the snake agreed to pay the man one Dinar everyday in addition to leaving him in peace to farm in the valley.<br /><br />One day the man was occupied by the memory of the snake’s attack on his brother and hastily decided to hunt the snake and kill it. He took the snake by surprise and attacked it, but to his bad luck the hatchet missed the snake, leaving a mark on its burrow. The snake was infuriated by the man’s betrayal and decided to punish him. The man was now terrified. He begged the snake not to kill him and restore the deal to its previous form. To which the snake replied: How can I restore the deal and this is the mark of your hatchet<br /><br />This proverb is cited when one fears the person who habitually makes false promises.<br /><br /> <br /><br />As if the birds have nested on their heads<br /><br />This proverb is cited when a group of people are sitting still in complete silence as if birds have nested on their heads and they fear that if they made a movement or broke the silence, the birds would fly away.<br /><br /> <br /><br />He repaid him as they had repaid Sinimmar<br /><br />Sinimmar was a Roman architect, who built a magnificent palace in Kufah for King Nouman. When he completed the construction, the king got him thrown down from the top of the palace so that he doesn’t construct a similar palace for somebody else. Thus Sinimmar was met with death.<br /><br /> This proverb is cited when a person is met with evil in return for his good deed.<br /><br /> <br />saima saleh, iiuihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656100326255808967noreply@blogger.com