Meaning of
intiqaam
इंतिक़ाम • انتقام
English
revenge; retribution
Hindi
बदला; प्रतिशोध
Urdu
بدلہ; انتقام
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
Are main intiiqaman ro raha hooñ
main chup ho jaaunga us..ko rula ke
27
hamaari aakhiri cigarette thii ye are duniya
jo tujhpe ghusse men hamne abhii jala li hai
59
ham hain rahe-ummeed se bilkul pare pare
ab intzaar aapka koi kare kare
maine to yuñ hi apni tabiyat sunaai thii
tum to lagin safaaiyaan dene are are
54
koi tum sa bhi kaash tum ko mile
muddaa ham ko intiqaam se hai
48
shikasta dil shab-e-gham dard ruswaai
are itnaa to chaltaa hai muhabbat men
44
tu samajhta hai ki rishton ki duhaai denge
are ham to vo hain tere chehre se dikhaai denge
41
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
ham pe kar dhyaan are chaand ko takne waale
chaand ke paas to mohlat hai sehar hone tak
40
husn ko sharmasaar karna hi
ishq ka intiqaam hota hai
34
are sayyaad humeen gul hain humeen bulbul hain
tu ne kuchh aah suna bhi nahin dekha bhi nahin
34
Are main intiiqaman ro raha hooñ
main chup ho jaaunga us..ko rula ke
27
hamaari aakhiri cigarette thii ye are duniya
jo tujhpe ghusse men hamne abhii jala li hai
59
Nuance
The word 'intiqaam' carries a weight of emotional intensity, often associated with the deep-seated desire for justice or retribution. In poetry, it transcends its literal meaning, evoking a sense of personal vendetta or a quest for balance in the moral order.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'intiqaam' to explore themes of justice and moral retribution. It can symbolize the inner turmoil of a character seeking balance. The word contrasts with forgiveness, highlighting the struggle between vengeance and peace.
Closing Insight
Intiqaam embodies the duality of human emotion, where the thirst for justice meets the longing for peace.