Meaning of
maaz
मआज़ • معاذ
English
refuge; protection
Hindi
शरण; सुरक्षा
Urdu
پناہ; حفاظت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
furqat nahin mujhe ki karoon ishq phir se ab
maazi ki choton se abhii ubhara nahin hooñ main
dar hai kahii ye aib use rusva kar na de
so gham men bhi sharaab ko chhoota nahin hooñ main
10
ek ajab saanehaa guzra hai mere maazi men
meri dilchaspi khatm ho gaii hai shaa
dii men
54
haalat-e-haal se begaana banaa rakha hai
KHud ko maazi ka nihaan-khaana banaa rakha hai
28
tamaam hosh zabt ilm maslahat ke baad bhi
phir ik KHataa main kar gaya tha maazrat ke baad bhi
23
tahni pe KHamosh ik parinda
maazi ke ult raha hai daftar
16
maazra-e-qais mere zehan men mahfooz hai
ek deewane se suniye ek deewane ka haal
14
KHuda ke saamne jo apna sar jhukaaya hai
usii ka yaar yahaañ khoob bol baala hai
yaqeen nahin hai to tu aazma ke dekh kabhi
namaaz padhne se dil ko sukoon milta hai
13
jab bhi maazi ke zaKHmon par mujhe hawa lagti hai
ban ke marham dil pe cigarette hi davaa lagti hai
11
maazi-e-marhoom kii naakaamiyon ka zikr chhod
zindagi kii fursat-e-baaqi se koii kaam le
11
maazi bhi hai udaas mere haal kii tarah
ye saal bhi guzar gaya har saal kii tarah
10
furqat nahin mujhe ki karoon ishq phir se ab
maazi ki choton se abhii ubhara nahin hooñ main
dar hai kahii ye aib use rusva kar na de
so gham men bhi sharaab ko chhoota nahin hooñ main
10
ek ajab saanehaa guzra hai mere maazi men
meri dilchaspi khatm ho gaii hai shaa
dii men
54
Nuance
Maaz conveys a sense of seeking shelter or protection, often in a spiritual or emotional context. It suggests a place of safety and comfort, where one can find solace from the chaos of the world.
Poetic Usage
Poets invoke maaz to express themes of sanctuary and divine protection. It is often used to depict a retreat into the self or a higher power. The word carries a sense of peace and reassurance.
Closing Insight
Maaz is a gentle reminder of the sanctuaries we seek. It speaks of the quiet strength found in refuge.