Meaning of
khat-o-kitaabat
ख़त-ओ-किताबत • خوف خدا
English
letter writing; correspondence
Hindi
पत्र लेखन; पत्राचार
Urdu
خط و کتابت; مراسلت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
vo zalim zara kuchh to khof-e-khuda kar
ki aa sakti hain ab qayamat kabhi bhi
0
gunaahon se KHud ko mahfooz rakh sakaa shakhs vo hi
ye dil jiska kaanpata hai har ik pal khauf-e-khuda se
4
khud-karda gunaahon ki saza dhoondh rahe hain
ab chaar soo ham khaufe-khuda dhoondh rahe hain
1
vo zalim zara kuchh to khof-e-khuda kar
ki aa sakti hain ab qayamat kabhi bhi
0
gunaahon se KHud ko mahfooz rakh sakaa shakhs vo hi
ye dil jiska kaanpata hai har ik pal khauf-e-khuda se
4
Nuance
The act of writing letters, 'khat-o-kitaabat', carries a sense of intimate communication and the bridging of distances. In poetry, it evokes the image of ink flowing on paper, capturing emotions and thoughts that transcend time and space.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'khat-o-kitaabat' to explore themes of longing and separation. It can signify the unspoken words between lovers, the silent cries of the heart, or the enduring bond maintained through written words.
Closing Insight
In the quiet dance of pen and paper, 'khat-o-kitaabat' becomes a vessel of timeless connection.