Meaning of
mazhab
मज़हब • مذہب
English
religion; faith; creed
Hindi
धर्म; आस्था; विश्वास
Urdu
دین; عقیدہ; ایمان
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
dahshat-gar
dii phail rahi hai ab mazhab ke naaron se
logon ko maara jaata hai goli se hathiyaaron se
kaun hai rahbar kaun hai rehzan sabko khabar hai daanish ab
qaateel ko taqat milti hai satta ke galiyaaron se
16
mazhab nahin sikhaata aapas men bair rakhna
hin
dii hain ham watan hai hindostaan hamaara
97
mazhabi bahs main ne ki hi nahin
faaltu aql mujh men thii hi nahin
38
tumhein ye kisne kaha rab ko nahin maanta main
ye aur baat ki mazhab ko nahin maanta main
38
rang aur nasl zaat aur mazhab jo bhi hai aadmi se kamtar hai
is haqeeqat ko tum bhi meri tarah maan jaao to koi baat bane
35
mazhab se mere kya tujhe miraa dayaar aur
main aur yaar aur miraa kaarobaar aur
29
ab to mazhab koi aisa bhi chalaaya jaa.e
jis men insaan ko insaan banaya jaa.e
29
mujh se kaha jibreel-e-junoon ne ye bhi wahi-e-ilaahi hai
mazhab to bas mazhab-e-dil hai baaki sab gumaahi hai
23
ram-o-raheem ke poojak pyaar kyuuñ na jaane
do mazhabon ki chaahat ko ishq kyuuñ na maane
22
qaum-o-mazhab kya kisi ka aur kya hai rang-o-nasl
aisi baatein chhod kar bas ilm-o-fan ki baat ho
18
dahshat-gar
dii phail rahi hai ab mazhab ke naaron se
logon ko maara jaata hai goli se hathiyaaron se
kaun hai rahbar kaun hai rehzan sabko khabar hai daanish ab
qaateel ko taqat milti hai satta ke galiyaaron se
16
mazhab nahin sikhaata aapas men bair rakhna
hin
dii hain ham watan hai hindostaan hamaara
97
Nuance
In its original sense, 'mazhab' refers to a structured system of beliefs and practices. In poetry, it often transcends the literal to explore the depths of personal faith and existential quests.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'mazhab' to delve into themes of spiritual struggle and inner peace. It often contrasts with worldly desires, highlighting the tension between material and spiritual realms.
Closing Insight
Mazhab in poetry becomes a mirror reflecting the soul's journey. It is both a refuge and a challenge.