Is it permissible to say "O patience of the earth" intending "May God help the earth for how much it has endured from you"?
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The saying "O patience of the earth upon you" (يا صبر الأرض عليك) originates from customs that are permissible in principle, and nothing from them is forbidden except with evidence. It is used for exaggeration and as a metaphor to indicate that a person's actions are unbearable, and its literal meaning is not intended. Based on this, there is nothing objectionable in this expression.
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