لا تسلني كيف رضوا ضلعها

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The phrase "لا تسلني كيف رضوا ضلعها" is part of a poetic lament that can be translated roughly as "Do not ask me how her rib (side) was accepted/satisfied." It expresses sorrow or grief related to an event or condition affecting "her rib," possibly metaphorically referring to a beloved figure or person. The phrase is found in poetic contexts related to lamentation and is associated with a figure of reverence, such as Fatimah Zahra in some sources. Key points about this phrase:

  • "لا تسلني" means "Do not ask me."
  • "كيف رضوا" means "how they accepted/satisfied."
  • "ضلعها" literally means "her rib" or "her side."
  • The combined phrase references a sorrowful or painful situation symbolized by "her rib" and questions how it was endured or accepted.
  • This phrase appears in poetry connected to lamentations and historical/mystical themes in Arabic literature.

This phrase is not commonly standalone and is deeply embedded in a poetic and cultural context expressing lament or injustice.