Meaning of
khof-e-khuda
खौफ़-ए-ख़ुदा • خوف خدا
English
fear of God; reverence; awe
Hindi
ईश्वर का भय; श्रद्धा; विस्मय
Urdu
خدا کا خوف; تعظیم; حیرت
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 phrase evokes a profound sense of humility and submission before the divine. In poetry, it often reflects the inner conflict between worldly desires and spiritual obligations, capturing the tension between human frailty and divine omnipotence.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this phrase to explore themes of repentance and redemption. It often appears in verses that question moral integrity or reflect on the transient nature of life.
Closing Insight
Khof-e-khuda serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between fear and love in the spiritual journey.