Meaning of
juhhaal
जुह्हाल • جہال
English
ignorant people; uneducated masses
Hindi
अज्ञानी लोग; अशिक्षित जनसमूह
Urdu
جاہل لوگ; غیر تعلیم یافتہ عوام
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
dekhna sab kitaaben badal jaayeñgi ik nayi khoj se
qaid men aadmi kii jahaalat bharii manzilen hain kaii
0
dilon men base jin ke dahshat musalsal
KHamoshii hai un ki jahaalat musalsal
4
vo faqat tum pe jaan deti hai
is jihaalat men kuchh nahin rakha
aabroo bik gaii mohabbat ki
ab mohabbat men kuchh nahin rakha
2
alag tum bewafaaon ki vakaalat hai
hamaari phir kidhar kaisi adaalat hai
agar ye hai samajhdari jo tujh men hai
to mujh...ko garv hai mujh men jahaalat hai
1
jahaalat kii koii davaa hi nahin hai
badi is se koii saza hi nahin hai
1
makar-o-fareb zulm jahaalat fujoor se
gustakhion ke dehr se KHud ko nikaal lo
ttahzeeb-o-ilm-o-fan ye tamaddun adab shajar
lo apne khaanvaade ka virsa sanbhaal lo
1
dekhna sab kitaaben badal jaayeñgi ik nayi khoj se
qaid men aadmi kii jahaalat bharii manzilen hain kaii
0
dilon men base jin ke dahshat musalsal
KHamoshii hai un ki jahaalat musalsal
4
Nuance
The term 'juhhaal' originally refers to those lacking knowledge or education. In poetry, it often symbolizes the broader societal ignorance or the blindness of the masses to deeper truths.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'juhhaal' to critique societal norms and challenge the status quo. It serves as a mirror to reflect the ignorance that hinders progress.
Closing Insight
The word 'juhhaal' serves as a poignant reminder of the power of knowledge. It urges us to seek enlightenment amidst darkness.