Meaning of
ifa
ईफ़ा • ایفا
English
fulfillment; execution; performance
Hindi
पूरा करना; निष्पादन; प्रदर्शन
Urdu
تکمیل; انجام دہی; کارکردگی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
gar zindagi men mil ga.e phir ittifaq se
poochhenge apna haal tiri bebaasi se ham
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baat aisi bhi bhala aap men kya rakkhi hai
ik deewane ne zameen sar pe utha rakkhi hai
ittifaqan kahiin mil jaa.e to kehna usse
tere shaair ne badi dhoom macha rakkhi hai
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milnaa tha ittifaq bichadna naseeb tha
vo utni door ho gaya jitna qareeb tha
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ek seeta ki rifaqat hai to sab kuchh paas hai
zindagi kahte hain jis ko raam ka ban-baas hai
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ittifaq apni jagah khush-qismati apni jagah
KHud banata hai jahaan men aadmi apni jagah
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tumhein kaisa lagega gar kisi pinjare men rakh kar ke
koi tumse kahe teri hifazat kar rahe hain ham
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apne badan ki tum bhi hifazat na kar sake
ham ne bhi khoob gair ke choolhe se aag li
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ye ittifaaq zaroori nahin dobara ho
main tumko sochne baithoon to zaKHm bhar jaayen
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yaar maanga tha mohabbat ki dua maangi thii
aur is dil ke hifaazat ki dua maangi thii
ab to kuchh uskaa bigaara bhi nahin ja saka
maine KHud uske salaamat ki dua maangi thii
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azal se meri hifazat ka farz hai un par
sabhi dukhon ko mere aas-paas hona hai
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gar zindagi men mil ga.e phir ittifaq se
poochhenge apna haal tiri bebaasi se ham
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baat aisi bhi bhala aap men kya rakkhi hai
ik deewane ne zameen sar pe utha rakkhi hai
ittifaqan kahiin mil jaa.e to kehna usse
tere shaair ne badi dhoom macha rakkhi hai
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Nuance
In its original sense, 'ifa' conveys the act of fulfilling a promise or duty. In poetry, it often evokes the weight of commitments and the nobility found in keeping one's word.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'ifa' to highlight themes of loyalty and integrity. It contrasts with betrayal and broken promises, often serving as a moral anchor in verses.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'ifa' stands as a testament to the enduring power of promises kept.