An Arab Proverb

This project was inspired by an old Arab proverb reminding us that while it’s all very well to trust in providence and have faith that everything will work out, it does not let us off the hook from doing whatever we can at the same time to ensure a favorable outcome.

Trust in Allah, but tie up your camel

A related story tells of a man who is trapped on his roof-top during a flood. First his neighbor passed by in a rubber dinghy and asked him to jump in. “No thank you,” he said, “God will provide.” He gave the same reply when a police speedboat and then a military helicopter offered to rescue him. When he died and went to heaven, he accused God of not saving him. God boomed, “I sent you two boats and a helicopter, what else did you expect?”

This poster is a great reminder for all people of faith to:  1. Accept responsibility for your life. 2. Take ownership of your ‘camel’.  3. Secure your assets.  4. Look out for your neighbor.  5. Believe in a higher power.