Meaning of
ilhaam
इल्हाम • الہام
English
inspiration; divine revelation
Hindi
प्रेरणा; दिव्य प्रकाश
Urdu
الہام; الہامی وحی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kisi ilhaam ne roka wagarana
KHuda ko aaj pyaare ho rahe the
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KHvaab palkon ki hatheli pe chune rahte hain
kaun jaane vo kabhi neend churaane aa.e
mujh pe utre mere ilhaam ki baarish ban kar
mujh ko ik boonden samandar men chhupaane aa.e
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mujhe ilhaam hota tha ki ik din
sahaara shaayri meraa banegi
2
mujh...ko ilhaam kyuuñ nahin hota
jab meraa tazkira vo karti hain
1
kisi ilhaam ne roka wagarana
KHuda ko aaj pyaare ho rahe the
0
KHvaab palkon ki hatheli pe chune rahte hain
kaun jaane vo kabhi neend churaane aa.e
mujh pe utre mere ilhaam ki baarish ban kar
mujh ko ik boonden samandar men chhupaane aa.e
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Nuance
Ilhaam carries the weight of a sudden, profound insight or inspiration that seems to descend from a higher realm. In poetry, it often evokes the image of a divine whisper, a moment of clarity that illuminates the soul and guides the heart.
Poetic Usage
Poets use ilhaam to express moments of divine insight or inspiration. It is often contrasted with mundane thoughts, highlighting the sacred nature of true inspiration.
Closing Insight
Ilhaam is the gentle touch of the divine, a reminder of the unseen forces that guide our inner world.