The Names of Bedouin Padlocks

from the book of al-Adzkiyah,

By M. Feri al-Bageloka

An Arab Bedouin stood in the middle


a bunch of people and asked their names.

One forward, raise your hand,

"My name is Mani '(Abatement)" says Mani

Then the person next to retort,

"My name is Tasbit (strong)/ firm)!"

One friend of both said "My name is Syaid (hard)!"

then the Bedouin said, "well, the padlocks was made of your names.