Meaning of
munafiqat
मुनाफ़िक़त • منافق
English
hypocrisy; deceit
Hindi
पाखंड; धोखा
Urdu
منافقت; دھوکہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
bina kuchh bataaye mujhe raaste se hataaya gaya hai
kisi gum hui shai ke jaise achaanak bhulaaya gaya hai
bhala aur karta bhi kya tootkar ke bikharta nahin to
mira kaanch ka dil tha u
uupar se neeche giraaya gaya hai
0
bas ek baar ho teri nigaah meri taraf
phir uske baad mujhe koi shai nahin darkaar
7
ban jaate hain apni garz ki khaatir 'aashiq log
meri nazar men hain kuchh aise bhi munaafiq log
3
munaafiq aur mushrik men kahii afzal nahin koi
yahaan to shahar hain lekin idhar jungle nahin koi
3
munaafiqon ki bahut hi taveel thii fahrist
jo us..ko parkha to ik naam aur ubhar aaya
3
munaafiq hi nahin ho paaye the
tabhi khalte rahe duniya ko ham
1
munaafqat vafaa lazzat sitam havas aurat
ha
men to vaise bhi achchhii lagii nahin duniya
1
bina kuchh bataaye mujhe raaste se hataaya gaya hai
kisi gum hui shai ke jaise achaanak bhulaaya gaya hai
bhala aur karta bhi kya tootkar ke bikharta nahin to
mira kaanch ka dil tha u
uupar se neeche giraaya gaya hai
0
bas ek baar ho teri nigaah meri taraf
phir uske baad mujhe koi shai nahin darkaar
7
Nuance
The word 'munafiqat' carries a weight of moral and ethical duplicity. In its original sense, it refers to the act of pretending to hold beliefs or virtues that one does not truly possess. Poetry has taken this concept and expanded it to explore the inner conflicts and the facade that people often present to the world.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'munafiqat' to delve into themes of betrayal and the hidden truths behind social facades. It contrasts with sincerity and truth, highlighting the tension between appearance and reality.
Closing Insight
Munafiqat reveals the complex layers of human nature, where the heart's true intentions are often masked by societal expectations.