Meaning of
ibadat
इबादत • عبادت
English
worship; devotion; adoration
Hindi
पूजा; भक्ति; आराधना
Urdu
عبادت; عقیدت; پرستش
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
na hindu hooñ main nain musalmaan hooñ main
darindon kii duniya men insaan hooñ main
ada kar mujhe tu ibadat ke jaise
meri jaañ tere dil ka armaan hooñ main
24
mohabbat apni qismat men nahin hai
ibadat se guzaara kar rahe hai
115
har ladke men ek kharaabi hoti hai
us..ko apna ishq ibadat lagta hai
56
kabhi allah miyaan poochhenge tab unko bataaenge
kisi ko kyuuñ bataayen ham ibadat kyuuñ nahin karte
53
raasta jab ishq ka mauzood hai
phir kisi ki kyun ibadat keejiye
khudkushi karna bahut aasaan hai
kuchh badaa karne ki himmat keejiye
48
hamaara ishq ibadat ka agla darja hai
KHuda ne chhod diya to tumhaara naam liya
ghamon se bair tha so hamne khudkushi kar li
shajar ne gir ke parindon se inteqaam liya
40
us ki yaad aayi hai saanso zaraa aahista chalo
dhadkano se bhi ibadat men khalal padta hai
38
ek ke ghar kii khidmat kii aur ek ke dil se mohabbat kii
dono farz nibha kar us ne saari umr ibadat kii
32
rehta hai ibadat men ha
men maut ka khatka
ham yaad-e-khuda karte hain kar le na KHuda yaad
25
ye imtiyaaz zaroori hai ab ibadat men
vahii dua jo nazar kar rahi hai lab bhi karen
25
na hindu hooñ main nain musalmaan hooñ main
darindon kii duniya men insaan hooñ main
ada kar mujhe tu ibadat ke jaise
meri jaañ tere dil ka armaan hooñ main
24
mohabbat apni qismat men nahin hai
ibadat se guzaara kar rahe hai
115
Nuance
The word 'ibadat' evokes a sense of deep reverence and spiritual connection. In its original sense, it refers to acts of worship and devotion, a surrender to the divine. Poetry has embraced this word to explore the profound bond between the seeker and the sought, the lover and the beloved.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'ibadat' to express the intensity of love and longing. It can symbolize the devotion of a lover to their beloved, or the spiritual yearning of a soul for the divine. The word contrasts with more mundane expressions of affection, elevating the sentiment to a sacred plane.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'ibadat' transcends mere ritual, becoming a metaphor for the soul's deepest desires. It captures the sacred dance of devotion and longing.