Meaning of
aqdaar
अक़दार • اقدار
English
values; principles; worth
Hindi
मूल्य; सिद्धांत; क़ीमत
Urdu
قدریں; اصول; قیمت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
hai takht kii sadaa ke haqdaar chahiye
yaanii ki saltanat ko sardaar chahiye
nazaron ko kab zaroorat raa'naai kii tiri
taskin-e-dil kii khaatir deedaar chahiye
0
mohabbat ke sitam ka har koi haqdaar hai nirbhay
bhatk jaate hain vo bhi jo mohabbat bhi nahin karte
2
masnad-o-taaj ya aqdaar ka mohtaaj nahin
dil vo haakim hai jo darbaar ka mohtaaj nahin
2
ilm-e-arooz na tha tere lehje men salmaan
jo kuchh seekha hai uskaa haqdaar hai toyaesh
2
teri chaahat ke ham bhi thode se haqdaar ban jaayen
yahii hasrat hai teri odhni ke taar ban jaayen
yaqeen hamko nahin hota kabhi pahli muhabbat ka
tamannaa hai tumhaare aakhiri ham pyaar ban jaayen
2
tira shahar mere safar ka bhi haqdaar hai
mira ishq teri vafaa ka talabgaar hai
tire baad ye ghaav mere bhare hi nahin
akela mere marz ka tu gunahgaar hai
2
har shaKHs barabar ka hai haqdaar yahaañ par
ye bazm-e-sukhan aap ki jaageer nahin hai
1
haq maangne waalon ko milta hi nahin par ab
haq chheenne waale vo haqdaar nahin dikhte
1
mujh...ko maaloom the uske saare qaram
phir laga ek mauqe' kii haqdaar hai
1
hooñ musht-e-khaak tu upkaar kar de
haqeeqat ka mujhe haqdaar kar de
shikayat-gar bhi karte hain tashakkur
tu jiski zindagi hamvaar kar de
1
hai takht kii sadaa ke haqdaar chahiye
yaanii ki saltanat ko sardaar chahiye
nazaron ko kab zaroorat raa'naai kii tiri
taskin-e-dil kii khaatir deedaar chahiye
0
mohabbat ke sitam ka har koi haqdaar hai nirbhay
bhatk jaate hain vo bhi jo mohabbat bhi nahin karte
2
Nuance
In its original sense, 'aqdaar' refers to the intrinsic values or principles that guide one's actions. In poetry, it often symbolizes the moral compass or the worth of intangible qualities like honor and integrity.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'aqdaar' to evoke a sense of moral reflection. It contrasts with material wealth, highlighting the richness of character. Often used to question societal norms or to praise the unseen virtues.
Closing Insight
Aqdaar reminds us that true wealth lies in the values we uphold. It is a gentle call to introspection.