Meaning of
kibla
किबला • قبلہ
English
direction of prayer; spiritual guide
Hindi
प्रार्थना की दिशा; आध्यात्मिक मार्गदर्शक
Urdu
نماز کی سمت; روحانی رہنما
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
apni aankhoñ se bichha rakhkha hai tum ne aisa jaal
tum jise bhi dekhti ho woh to fans hi jaata hai
0
duniya men aa ke fans gaya hoon is tarah se main
machhlii fansi hui ho koi jaise jaal men
37
sab chhato pe usii ke makaan ki taraf dekhne aate the
shahar kya chhoda us shakhs ne sabko qibla badalna pada
3
mohabbat yaar kaisi kashmakash men fans gaii jis
men
chhupaana bhi zaroori hai jataana bhi zaroori hai
andhere men chalenge to girengे log lad-bhid kar
kahaan kya cheez hai ghar men bataana bhi zaroori hai
2
ishaara hai KHuda ka ek dooje ke li.e hain ham
dupatta teraa yuñ naiiñ fans raha meri ghadi men jaan
2
dil-lagi gair zaat men kar ke
fans ga.e jee-huzoor ham dono
2
ishq bhi ik KHuda bhi qibla bhi hai ik yahaañ meraa
gham mile ya KHushi mujh...ko shirk karta nahin hooñ main
1
khyaalon ke ghane janjaal men KHud fans gaya hooñ
bachao doston daldal men gehre dhans gaya hooñ
1
waahid jama men aur muzakkar men fans ga.e
kuchh qaafiye aruz ke khanjar men fans ga.e
kuchh men to rabt kuchh men muannas ka aib tha
mere haseen she'r to chakkar men fans ga.e
1
use bhari nahin lagta kisi ka khaas hona
mujhe to roz lagta hai ki main fans sa gaya hooñ
1
apni aankhoñ se bichha rakhkha hai tum ne aisa jaal
tum jise bhi dekhti ho woh to fans hi jaata hai
0
duniya men aa ke fans gaya hoon is tarah se main
machhlii fansi hui ho koi jaise jaal men
37
Nuance
Kibla holds a dual significance, both as the physical direction faced during prayer and as a metaphor for spiritual guidance. In poetry, it often symbolizes the quest for inner truth and alignment with one's beliefs.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'kibla' to explore themes of faith and direction. It can represent a longing for spiritual fulfillment or the struggle to find one's path. The word contrasts with chaos, suggesting a search for order and purpose.
Closing Insight
Kibla is a compass for the soul, guiding the seeker towards spiritual harmony and clarity.