Meaning of
ayyaam
अय्याम • ایام
English
days; times; eras
Hindi
दिन; समय; युग
Urdu
دن; وقت; دور
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
pukhta hai ab aayaam bhi unke bahkaane ke li.e
shaam aawaazen de rahe vo yuñ may-khaane ke li.e
0
jaun tumhe ye daur mubarak door gham-e-ayyaam se ho
ek paagal ladki ko bhula kar ab to bade aaraam se ho
160
aur kya chahti hai gardish-e-ayyaam ki ham
apna ghar bhool ga.e un ki gali bhool ga.e
125
ghalib anees saagar-o-khayyaam-o-mir sa
ya rab mere shajar ko suKHan-var qaraar de
1
khayyaam ki barase kripa tab jaake to ye gyaan ho
jab haashiyeh par jaan ho tab kis pe ye qurbaan ho
1
main shahaani tha magar ab saarthii ban
jeet ko teri naye aayaam dooñga
1
dard marboot hai magar apne
yaad-e-ayyaam kaise bhoolen ham
1
vo ayyaam-e-gham-e-maazi ke lamhe
mire aañsu tira aanchal raha hai
0
pukhta hai ab aayaam bhi unke bahkaane ke li.e
shaam aawaazen de rahe vo yuñ may-khaane ke li.e
0
jaun tumhe ye daur mubarak door gham-e-ayyaam se ho
ek paagal ladki ko bhula kar ab to bade aaraam se ho
160
Nuance
In its original sense, 'ayyaam' refers to the passage of days or the unfolding of time. In poetry, it often evokes the transient nature of life and the inevitable flow of time, capturing both the beauty and melancholy of moments slipping away.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'ayyaam' to reflect on the passage of time and its impact on human emotions. It can symbolize nostalgia for the past or a longing for moments yet to come.
Closing Insight
Ayyaam captures the essence of time's relentless march, a reminder of life's fleeting beauty.