Meaning of
muharram
मोहर्रम • محرم
English
first month of Islamic calendar; mourning period for Shia Muslims
Hindi
इस्लामी कैलेंडर का पहला महीना; शिया मुसलमानों के लिए शोक का समय
Urdu
اسلامی کیلنڈر کا پہلا مہینہ; شیعہ مسلمانوں کے لیے سوگ کا وقت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
laanaten hon ki ab muharram men
tere jaane ka gham sataata hai
0
meraa teraa zaraa kam kahein
aap ham ek hain ham kahein
uske bin eed kab eed hai
isko dasva muharram kahein
3
vo aur kisi ke saath manaayegi is dafa
mere li.e to eed muharram se kam nahin
2
tu bataaega mujhe hijr ka aalam haroon
meri har raat guzrati hai muharram ki tarah
1
na aa.e vo ha
men milne na aaya phone ik unka
hamaari eed bhi yaaro muharram ki tarah guzri
1
dekha jo chaand maah-e-muharram ka arsh par
aankhoñ ne zeb-e-tan kiya ashkon ka pairhan
dhadkan se dil ki aayi sadaa ya husain ki
nauha-kunaan hai nouha-sara hai har anjuman
1
teri ummeed ki ummeed bhi ab ja chuki hai
muharram ki tarah ye eed bhi ab ja chuki hai
0
laanaten hon ki ab muharram men
tere jaane ka gham sataata hai
0
meraa teraa zaraa kam kahein
aap ham ek hain ham kahein
uske bin eed kab eed hai
isko dasva muharram kahein
3
Nuance
Muharram holds a deep spiritual significance, marking the beginning of the Islamic year. It is a time of reflection and remembrance, especially for Shia Muslims who mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. The month embodies themes of sacrifice, resilience, and the eternal struggle for justice.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use Muharram to evoke themes of sorrow and remembrance. It serves as a metaphor for loss and the enduring human spirit. The imagery of black flags and tears often accompanies verses, contrasting with the hope of eventual justice.
Closing Insight
Muharram, in its solemnity, invites poets to explore the depths of human emotion and the timeless quest for justice.