Meaning of
ifaqa
इफ़ाक़ा • افاقہ
English
recovery; improvement
Hindi
सुधार; स्वास्थ्य लाभ
Urdu
بہتری; صحت یابی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tumhaare hai daaman men bas jee-huzoori
ye saari rifaqat to hamko mili hai
2
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
64
ek seeta ki rifaqat hai to sab kuchh paas hai
zindagi kahte hain jis ko raam ka ban-baas hai
52
ye intizaar nahin shama' hai rifaqat kii
is intizaar se tanhaaii KHoob-soorat hai
20
ek dard-e-hasti ne umr bhar rifaqat kii
warna saath deta hai kaun aakhiri dam tak
13
ek chehra mira dard-e-dil ban gaya
theek tha aadmi muzmahil ban gaya
ittifaqan main guzra tha ik kooche se
phir guzarna hi vo mustaqil ban gaya
6
ye chaar din kii rifaqat bhi kam nahin ai dost
tamaam umr bhala kaun saath deta hai
5
yaad ka kya hai vo kab aur kidhar aa jaa.e
ab to mumkin hi nahin unki khabar aa jaa.e
ittifaqan hi jo kholoon kabhi khidki apni
ittifaqan hi meraa yaar nazar aa jaa.e
4
baat kahni hain use dil ki magar dartaa hooñ
meraa izhaar rifaqat bhi mita saka hain
3
likhne the paryaayavaachi do KHushi ke ittifaqan
likh diya maine bhi jhoothi bewafa aur jaane kya kya
3
tumhaare hai daaman men bas jee-huzoori
ye saari rifaqat to hamko mili hai
2
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
64
Nuance
In its original sense, 'ifaqa' refers to the act of recovering or gaining relief from an ailment. Poetry has embraced this term to symbolize not just physical recovery but also emotional healing, suggesting a return to a state of peace and balance.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'ifaqa' to depict the journey from turmoil to tranquility. It can symbolize the healing of a broken heart or the soothing of a troubled mind.
Closing Insight
Ifaqa embodies the gentle return to harmony, a reminder of resilience and renewal.