Meaning of
imtihaan
इम्तिहाँ • امتحاں
English
test; trial
Hindi
परीक्षा; परीक्षण
Urdu
امتحان; آزمائش
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ham vo hain jo nain darte waqt ke imtihaan se
vo parinde aur the jo dar ga.e aasmaan se
19
us ke khat raat bhar yuñ padhta hooñ
jaise kal imtihaan ho meraa
56
sitaaron se aage jahaan aur bhi hain
abhii ishq ke imtihaan aur bhi hain
42
ab bichhadne par samajh paate hain ham ik doosre ko
imtihaan ke khatm ho jaane pe hal yaad aa raha hai
31
bajat ki kaii sakhtiyan aur bhi hain
abhii ishq ke imtihaan aur bhi hain
30
ham-rahee ki baat mat kar imtihaan ho jaayega
ham subuk ho jaayenge tujh ko giran ho jaayega
30
zabt ka aise imtihaan na le
ai meri jaan meri jaan na le
28
giregi kaun si chat pe ye kab kise maaloom
kati patang hawaon ke imtihaan men hai
27
ye aag vaag ka dariyaa to khel tha hamko
jo sach kahein to badaa imtihaan aañsu hain
23
yahii hai aazmaana to sataana kisko kahte hain
adoo ke ho li.e jab tum to meraa imtihaan kyun ho
21
ham vo hain jo nain darte waqt ke imtihaan se
vo parinde aur the jo dar ga.e aasmaan se
19
us ke khat raat bhar yuñ padhta hooñ
jaise kal imtihaan ho meraa
56
Nuance
Imtihaan suggests a process of evaluation, often under challenging circumstances. In poetry, it reflects the trials of life, the tests of character, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'imtihaan' to explore themes of endurance and fortitude. It can symbolize the journey through adversity. It contrasts with words of ease and comfort.
Closing Insight
Imtihaan captures the spirit's resilience amidst life's trials.