Meaning of
ahad-e-wafaa
अहद-ए-वफ़ा • عہد وفا
English
promise of loyalty; vow of fidelity
Hindi
वफादारी का वादा; निष्ठा की प्रतिज्ञा
Urdu
وفاداری کا وعدہ; وفا کی قسم
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
jee hi jee men kaii ahad-e-wafaa karte-karte
jee hi jee men vo kaii baar mukarta hogaa
jaane kis dhyaan men baitha hua hogaa vo shakhs
jaane kin rangon se kamre ko vo bharta hogaa
0
ye soch kar koi ahde-wafa karo hamse
ham ek vaade pe umren guzaar dete hain
44
meri ghazal ke jhaanse men jaanu na aaiye
ye shauq hai meraa koi ahad-e-wafaa nahin
4
ahad-e-wafaa men sab luta kar ham akelaa rah ga.e
vo dastaan jhoothi sunaakar be-wafa tak kah ga.e
3
Ya to furqat mein nibha ahad e wafa
3
ahad-e-wafa aur jhooth main sab seekh loon
rasm-e-mohabbat tum sikhaao to sahi
0
aage nikal ke ishq kii saari hudoos se
kar denge is zameen ko munavvar sujood se
ahad-e-wafaa ye ahl-e-filisteen ne kiya
haq apna lenge ghaasib-e-nasl-e-yahood se
0
jee hi jee men kaii ahad-e-wafaa karte-karte
jee hi jee men vo kaii baar mukarta hogaa
jaane kis dhyaan men baitha hua hogaa vo shakhs
jaane kin rangon se kamre ko vo bharta hogaa
0
ye soch kar koi ahde-wafa karo hamse
ham ek vaade pe umren guzaar dete hain
44
Nuance
Ahad-e-wafaa embodies a solemn promise of loyalty and faithfulness. In poetry, it often symbolizes the deep bonds of trust and commitment between individuals. The phrase carries a weight of honor and integrity.
Poetic Usage
Poets use ahad-e-wafaa to explore themes of loyalty and devotion. It contrasts with betrayal, emphasizing the strength and beauty of steadfast bonds.
Closing Insight
Ahad-e-wafaa is a testament to the enduring power of loyalty, a promise that transcends time.