Meaning of
hadaf
हदफ़ • ہدف
English
goal; target; aim
Hindi
लक्ष्य; निशाना; उद्देश्य
Urdu
مقصد; نشانہ; ہدف
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
hamaari zindagi ka tum hadf ho
tumhein paakar sukoon paana hain hamne
1
yahii zindagi museebat yahii zindagi masarrat
yahii zindagi haqeeqat yahii zindagi fasana
kabhi main hooñ tujhse naalaan kabhi mujhse tu pareshaan
kabhi main tira hadf hooñ kabhi tu mira nishaana
5
soo-e-maqtal miyaan sar-b-kaf kaun hai
ham hain baatil to haq ki taraf kaun hai
teer aghyaar par nazrein is yaar par
ab batao ki uskaa hadf kaun hai
salmaan yusuf
3
bahut kathin hai magar phir bhi chal ke dekhoonga
main ek baar to ghar se nikal ke dekhoonga
taveel arse se manzil nahin mili to kya
hadf vahii hai main rastaa badal ke dekhoonga
2
hamaari zindagi ka tum hadf ho
tumhein paakar sukoon paana hain hamne
1
yahii zindagi museebat yahii zindagi masarrat
yahii zindagi haqeeqat yahii zindagi fasana
kabhi main hooñ tujhse naalaan kabhi mujhse tu pareshaan
kabhi main tira hadf hooñ kabhi tu mira nishaana
5
Nuance
In its original sense, 'hadaf' refers to a specific point of focus or ambition. In poetry, it often symbolizes the deeper aspirations of the soul, the unseen targets of the heart's desires.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'hadaf' to evoke the journey towards one's dreams. It can represent both the tangible and intangible pursuits. Often contrasted with 'manzil' to highlight the difference between the journey and the destination.
Closing Insight
Hadaf captures the essence of striving and longing. It is the silent whisper of ambition in the heart's quiet corners.