Meaning of
lafz-e-wafa
लफ्ज़-ए-वफ़ा • لفظ وفا
English
word of faith; promise
Hindi
विश्वास का शब्द; वादा
Urdu
وفا کا لفظ; وعدہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
hamse jab bichhde the tum paas men kya rakhte the
dil men ham ishq teraa lab pe dua rakhte the
be-wafaai ka ha
men unse mila hai tohfa
har ghadi honthon pe jo lafz-e-wafa rakhte the
1
tere khat aaj lateefon ki tarah lagte hain
khoob hansta hooñ jahaan lafz-e-wafa aata hai
61
be-wafa shaKHs tere honthon pe ye lafz-e-wafa
sach bataaun mujhe bilkul nahin achha lagta
3
hamse jab bichhde the tum paas men kya rakhte the
dil men ham ishq teraa lab pe dua rakhte the
be-wafaai ka ha
men unse mila hai tohfa
har ghadi honthon pe jo lafz-e-wafa rakhte the
1
tere khat aaj lateefon ki tarah lagte hain
khoob hansta hooñ jahaan lafz-e-wafa aata hai
61
Nuance
Lafz-e-wafa carries a weight of sincerity and trust. It is not merely a spoken word but a binding promise that holds the power to forge or fracture relationships. In poetry, it resonates with themes of loyalty and the sacredness of one's word.
Poetic Usage
Poets use lafz-e-wafa to explore the sanctity of promises and the emotional weight they carry. It often contrasts with betrayal and deceit, highlighting the fragility of trust.
Closing Insight
Lafz-e-wafa embodies the delicate balance between words and actions.