If he complains, add to his burden.-إن ضج فزده وقراً

It is also said, if he drags his feet, add to his weight. This originated with camels, then became a proverb, because a man may undertake a task but not manage it; rather, he becomes weary of it and asks for it to be lightened, only to be given more. As it is said, "Adding more burdens brings you closer to achieving your goal." And similar to this...

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The closest English equivalents are:

Adding insult to injury

“To make matters worse.”

This is the closest and most common.

To add fuel to the fire

“To make the fire burn even brighter.”

Pile more on his shoulders

“To increase the burden on his shoulders.”

Kick a man when he’s down

“To strike a man when he’s down.”

This is used when the intention is to be harsh on the weak or tired.

The closest expression that captures the spirit of the proverb is:

If he complains about the load, give him more to carry.

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 ويروى، أن جرجر فزده ثقلاً، أصل هذا في الإبل، ثم صار مثلاً، لأن تكلف الرجل الحاجة فلا يضبطها، بل يضجر منها فيطلب أن تخفف عنه، فتزيده أخرى، كما يقال: زيادة الأبرام تدنيك من نيل المرام. ومثله

If he is tired, give him more work-.إن أعيا فزده نوطاً

 If he is tired, give him more money. The word "nawt" refers to the extra portion between two saddlebags. This proverb is used when asking a miser for something, even if he dislikes it.

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The closest English equivalents are:

Adding insult to injury

“To make matters worse.”

This is the most common and closest English proverb.

To add fuel to the fire

“To make the fire burn even brighter.”

When it rains, it pours

If the intended meaning is the accumulation of troubles.

Pile on

That is, “To increase the burden on someone who is already burdened.”

The closest direct equivalent in spirit is:

Adding insult to injury. 

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النوط، العلاوة بين الجوالقين. يضرب، في سؤال البخيل وإن كرهه.

 

It is the young man who is rewarded, not the camel........إنما يجزي الفتى ليس الجمل

 The proverb "The young man rewards, not the camel" means "not the camel." It's used to describe a reward, implying that someone with humanity, not someone with bestiality, will truly reward you. Another version, "The young man rewards, not the camel," means "the wise young man, not the foolish one."

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The closest equivalents are:

Only a man can repay kindness.

“Only a man can repay a favor.”

“Beasts know no gratitude.”

“Only the noble-hearted return favors.”

“Only the noble-hearted return favors.”

And the closest to the spirit of the Arabic proverb is:

“Only a man can repay kindness, not a beast.”The closest equivalents are:

Only a man can repay kindness.

“Only a man can repay a favor.”

“Beasts know no gratitude.”

“Only the noble-hearted return favors.”

“Only the noble-hearted return favors.”

And the closest to the spirit of the Arabic proverb is:

“Only a man can repay kindness, not a beast.”

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يريد، لا الجمل. يضرب، في المكافأة، أي، إنما يجزيك من فيه إنسانية لا من فيه بهيمية. ويروى، الفتى يجزيك لا الجمل، يعني، الفتى الكيس لا الأحمق.

Crimea is from the Avil.....إنما القرم من الأفيل

 The word “al-Qarm” refers to a stallion, and “al-Afil” refers to a young camel. It is used to describe someone who grows up after being young.

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The closest English equivalent is:

Great oaks grow from little acorns.

This is the closest English proverb to the Arabic one.

Every mighty man was once a child.

Big things have small beginnings.

From small beginnings come great things.

The most famous and closest equivalent is:

Great oaks grow from little acorns.

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القرم، الفحل؛ والأفيل، الفصيل، يضرب لمن يعظم بعد صغره.