Meaning of
khizr
ख़िज़्र • خضر
English
guide; mentor; protector
Hindi
मार्गदर्शक; गुरु; रक्षक
Urdu
رہنما; استاد; محافظ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
umr-e-khizr kii us ko tamannaa kabhi na ho
insaan jee sake jo mohabbat men chaar din
0
khizr ki umr bhi ata kar dii
phir teraa hijr bhi diya sahab
2
rahtii hai khizr jaisi har vaqt saath mere
maa ki dua sa koi hamraah hi nahin hai
2
rahtii hai khizr ban ke har waqt saath mere
maa ki dua sa koi hamraah hi nahin hai
2
meri hayaat ke sab se haseen din hain ye
main umr-e-khizr bhi qurbaan is pe kar dooñga
0
umr-e-khizr kii us ko tamannaa kabhi na ho
insaan jee sake jo mohabbat men chaar din
0
khizr ki umr bhi ata kar dii
phir teraa hijr bhi diya sahab
2
Nuance
Khizr is a figure of guidance and wisdom, often depicted as a mystical guide who leads the lost to safety. In poetry, he embodies the quest for knowledge and the protection of the divine, a beacon in the darkness.
Poetic Usage
Used to symbolize guidance and protection. Represents the search for wisdom and divine intervention. Often contrasted with themes of ignorance and peril.
Closing Insight
Khizr stands as a timeless symbol of wisdom and protection, guiding the seeker through life's uncertainties.