Meaning of
aqraba
अक़रबा • اقربا
English
relatives; kin
Hindi
रिश्तेदार; संबंधी
Urdu
رشتہ دار; اقارب
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
aatish-e-shauq yuñ niraale hain
ham alag hi mizaaj waale hain
aqriba doston kii soorat men
saanp KHud aasteen men pale hain
0
ye hi sabab hai mukhalif hain akarba mere
meraa mizaaj hai sach baat munh pe bolta hooñ
1
hamaare doston aur aqriba ki jaanib se
mata-e-jaan ko eid-ul-azha mubarak ho
1
hamaare qatl ki saajish men akarba the sabhi
tha kaun-kaun ye shaamil bayaan kaise karoon
fareb-o-ranj tere be-vafaaii aur sitam
ye poochta hai meraa dil bayaan kaise karoon
0
bazm-e-shaa
dii saja rahe hain ham
farz apna nibha rahe hain ham
doston aqriba azeezon ko
apne ghar par bula rahe hain ham
0
aatish-e-shauq yuñ niraale hain
ham alag hi mizaaj waale hain
aqriba doston kii soorat men
saanp KHud aasteen men pale hain
0
ye hi sabab hai mukhalif hain akarba mere
meraa mizaaj hai sach baat munh pe bolta hooñ
1
Nuance
The word 'aqraba' evokes the warmth and complexity of familial ties. In poetry, it often explores themes of belonging, loyalty, and the intricate web of relationships that define human connections.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'aqraba' to delve into the bonds that tie individuals together, exploring both the comfort and the constraints of kinship. It can also highlight the tension between personal identity and familial expectations.
Closing Insight
In the tapestry of poetry, 'aqraba' weaves the threads of human connection with care and complexity.