Meaning of
faatiha
फ़ातिहा • فاتحہ
English
opening chapter; prayer; invocation
Hindi
प्रारंभिक अध्याय; प्रार्थना; आह्वान
Urdu
ابتدائی باب; دعا; استغاثہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
shehr-e-khaamoshaan men vo faatihaan padhkar bole
ajr in soorhon ka allah fulaan tak pahunchen
0
faatiha padh ki phool rakh mujh par
aa gaya hai to kuchh jata afsos
30
rog lag jaa.e jise bhi mohabbat ka
yaar uskaa faatiha tab padha jaa.e
3
teri tasveer par chadha kar gul
ishq ki hamne faatiha padh dii
2
main paaban
dii lagata hooñ hain jo bhi ishq ke taajir
koi bhi faatiha padhne na aa.e qabr par mere
1
shehr-e-khaamoshaan men vo faatihaan padhkar bole
ajr in soorhon ka allah fulaan tak pahunchen
0
faatiha padh ki phool rakh mujh par
aa gaya hai to kuchh jata afsos
30
Nuance
Originally, 'faatiha' refers to the opening chapter of the Quran, a prayer invoking guidance and mercy. In poetry, it symbolizes beginnings, spiritual invocations, and the quest for divine favor.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'faatiha' to signify new beginnings or spiritual quests. It often marks a transition from the mundane to the sacred.
Closing Insight
Faatiha is a poetic invocation of beginnings and divine guidance. It echoes the heart's call for spiritual renewal.