من أمن العقاب أساء الأدب
mn amn alaakab asaaa aladb
He who is safe from punishment misbehaves
Meaning
Lack of accountability or fear of consequences encourages bad behavior and disrespect.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'Adab' (manners) is central to social life. This proverb reinforces that external discipline is a tool to protect 'Adab'.
Memorization
Break it into two halves: 'Man amina al-iqab' (The condition) and 'Asa'a al-adab' (The result).
Meaning
Lack of accountability or fear of consequences encourages bad behavior and disrespect.
Memorization
Break it into two halves: 'Man amina al-iqab' (The condition) and 'Asa'a al-adab' (The result).
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
من أمن العقاب ______ الأدب.
The correct verb is 'أساء' (misbehaved).
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesمن أمن العقاب ______ الأدب.
The correct verb is 'أساء' (misbehaved).
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is a standard moral observation.
Related Phrases
لا تنهَ عن خُلُقٍ وتأتيَ مثلَه
contrastDon't forbid a behavior while doing it yourself.
