Meaning of
fatah
फतह • فتح
English
victory; triumph
Hindi
विजय; जीत
Urdu
فتح; کامیابی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kis ko tamannaa fath ki kis ko khyaal ab jeet ka
main haarne vaala hooñ jo us ko bacha luun kaafi hai
0
meri khwaahish hai ki tujhe phoolon se fatah karoon
varna ye kaam to talwaar bhi kar sakti hai
41
ai KHuda ab neend aankhoñ ko ata kar de
thak gaya hooñ 'afv meri sab khata kar de
mar gaya bachcha to andar uske shaayad ik
ai KHuda boodhe ko phir se ab fata kar de
3
jang men porus se ladte khaas manzar ho gaya
fath karne thii jise duniya sikandar ho gaya
1
fath karna shanawari hoti
maangna to gadagari hoti
1
kabhi tanhaai-e-koh-o-daman ishqkabhi soz-o-surur-o-anjuman ishq
kabhi sarmaaya-e-mehraab-o-minbar
kabhi maula ali khaibar shikan ishq
1
kis ko tamannaa fath ki kis ko khyaal ab jeet ka
main haarne vaala hooñ jo us ko bacha luun kaafi hai
0
meri khwaahish hai ki tujhe phoolon se fatah karoon
varna ye kaam to talwaar bhi kar sakti hai
41
Nuance
In its original sense, 'fatah' signifies a decisive victory or conquest, often in battle or competition. In poetry, it transcends the literal to embody personal triumphs, spiritual victories, and the overcoming of inner struggles, painting a picture of resilience and strength.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'fatah' to evoke the sense of overcoming adversity. It may symbolize the triumph of love over hate, the victory of truth over falsehood, or the conquest of the self. It contrasts with words that denote defeat or loss.
Closing Insight
Fatah embodies the spirit of victory, both external and internal, resonating with the human quest for triumph.