Meaning of
kafiron
काफ़िरों • کافروں
English
unbelievers; infidels
Hindi
अविश्वासी; नास्तिक
Urdu
کافر; بے ایمان
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ki meri be-khu
dii ka mat sabab poochho
ki kya hai kaafiron ko mat ye rab poochho
1
kya hua mili khabar nahin tumhein pata nahin
kaafiron men kaun hai ki kah raha KHuda nahin
3
aaj zaahid ko yuñ maykada yaad aaya
jis tarah kaafiron ko KHuda yaad aaya
2
ki meri be-khu
dii ka mat sabab poochho
ki kya hai kaafiron ko mat ye rab poochho
1
kya hua mili khabar nahin tumhein pata nahin
kaafiron men kaun hai ki kah raha KHuda nahin
3
Nuance
Originally, 'kafiron' refers to those who do not believe in a particular faith. In poetry, it often evokes a sense of otherness or exclusion, sometimes used to highlight the divide between belief and disbelief, or to question societal norms.
Poetic Usage
Used to contrast the believer's world with that of the unbelievers. Highlights the tension between faith and doubt. Often employed to question moral and spiritual boundaries.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'kafiron' serves as a mirror reflecting the complexities of belief and identity. It challenges the reader to ponder the unseen divides.