Meaning of
ishq
इश्क़ • عشق
English
love; deep affection; passion
Hindi
प्रेम; गहरी ममता; जुनून
Urdu
محبت; گہری محبت; جنون
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tariqe aur bhi hain is tarah parkha nahin jaata
charaaghon ko hawa ke saamne rakha nahin jaata
mohabbat faisla karti hai pahle chand lamhon men
jahaan par ishq hota hai vahaañ socha nahin jaata
130
hamaare baad tere ishq men naye ladke
badan to choomenge zulfen nahin sanvaarenge
336
kya galat-fahmi men rah jaane ka sadma kuchh nahin
vo mujhe samjha to saka tha ki aisa kuchh nahin
ishq se bach kar bhi banda kuchh nahin hota magar
ye bhi sach hai ishq men bande ka bachta kuchh nahin
307
hua hi kya jo vo ha
men mila nahin
badan hi sirf ek raasta nahin
ye pehla ishq hai tumhaara soch lo
mere li.e ye raasta naya nahin
300
ham ko neeche utaar lenge log
ishq latka rahega pankhe se
230
agar tum ho to ghabraane ki koi baat thodii hai
zara si boonda-baan
dii hai bahut barsaat thodii hai
ye raah-e-ishq hai is
men qadam aise hi uthte hain
mohabbat sochne waalon ke bas ki baat thodii hai
221
hazaar ishq karo lekin itnaa dhyaan rahe
ki tum ko pahli mohabbat ki baddua na lage
183
hosh waalon ko khabar kya be-khu
dii kya cheez hai
ishq kijeye phir samjhiye zindagi kya cheez hai
146
aaj ham dono ko furqat hai chalo ishq karein
ishq dono ki zaroorat hai chalo ishq karen
143
agar hai ishq saccha to nigaahon se bayaañ hogaa
zabaan se bolna bhi kya koi izhaar hota hai
130
tariqe aur bhi hain is tarah parkha nahin jaata
charaaghon ko hawa ke saamne rakha nahin jaata
mohabbat faisla karti hai pahle chand lamhon men
jahaan par ishq hota hai vahaañ socha nahin jaata
130
hamaare baad tere ishq men naye ladke
badan to choomenge zulfen nahin sanvaarenge
336
Nuance
In its original sense, 'ishq' signifies a profound and consuming love, often with an intensity that transcends the ordinary. Poetry has embraced this word to explore the depths of human emotion, capturing the fervor and longing that accompany such passion.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'ishq' to convey the intensity of romantic or spiritual love. It evokes images of longing and devotion. It contrasts with more mundane forms of affection, highlighting the transformative power of true passion.
Closing Insight
Ishq embodies the essence of love's transformative power. It is a journey into the heart's deepest realms.