Meaning of
mu'aaf
मु'आफ़ • معاف
English
forgive; pardon; excuse
Hindi
क्षमा; माफ़ी; रियायत
Urdu
معاف; بخشش; رعایت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
jaanleva kis qadar hai aalam-e-bechaaragi
jab nazar aati hai bechaare ko chaara khudkushi
5
varna to bewafaai kise kab muaaf hai
tu meri jaan hai so tujhe sab muaaf hai
65
varna to be-vafaaii kise kab muaaf hai
tu meri jaan hai to tujhe sab muaaf hai
63
KHuda bachaaye tiri mast mast aankhoñ se
farishta ho to bahak jaa.e aadmi kya hai
51
phir uske baad koi silsila nahin rakha
jise muaaf kiya raabta nahin rakha
46
shab jo ham se hua muaaf karo
nahin pee thii bahak ga.e honge
40
jab talak anjaan the mehfooz the
jaan lena jaanleva ho gaya
38
be-khu
dii men le liya bosa KHataa kijeye muaaf
ye dil-e-betaab ki saari KHataa thii main na tha
30
mushkil hai phir bhi maaf kiya ja saka hai
dil ek hai par do baar diya ja saka hai
9
matlab hi kuchh nahin ki mu'aafi kare qubool
dil todne se pahle tumhein sochna to tha
6
jaanleva kis qadar hai aalam-e-bechaaragi
jab nazar aati hai bechaare ko chaara khudkushi
5
varna to bewafaai kise kab muaaf hai
tu meri jaan hai so tujhe sab muaaf hai
65
Nuance
Mu'aaf carries the weight of releasing someone from the burden of guilt or obligation. In poetry, it often embodies the grace of letting go, a gentle absolution that transcends mere words.
Poetic Usage
Poets use mu'aaf to explore themes of forgiveness and redemption. It contrasts with harsh judgment, offering a softer, more humane perspective.
Closing Insight
Mu'aaf invites a reflection on the power of forgiveness, a gentle reminder of our shared humanity.