Meaning of
muqadda
मुक़्तदा • مقتدا
English
leader; guide
Hindi
नेता; मार्गदर्शक
Urdu
رہنما; رہبر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
hone the jitne khel muqaddar ke ho ga.e
ham tooti naav le ke samandar ke ho ga.e
khushboo hamaare haath ko chhoo kar guzar gaii
ham phool sabko baant ke patthar ke ho ga.e
33
mile kisi se gire jis bhi jaal par mere dost
main us..ko chhod chuka uske haal par mere dost
zameen par sabka muqaddar to mere jaisa nahin
kisi ke saath to hogaa vo call par mere dost
157
milne ki tarah mujhse vo pal bhar nahin milta
dil us se mila jisse muqaddar nahin milta
74
koshish bhi kar umeed bhi rakh raasta bhi chun
phir is ke b'ad thoda muqaddar talash kar
59
phir ek roz muqaddar se haar maani gayi
zabeen choom ke bola gaya KHuda haafiz
58
jo mil gaya usii ko muqaddar samajh liya
jo kho gaya main us ko bhulaata chala gaya
57
har ghadi KHud se uljhana hai muqaddar meraa
main hi kashtii hooñ mujhi men hai samundar meraa
47
sitaare kuchh bataate hain,नतीजा kuchh nikalta hai
badi hairat men hain meraa muqaddar dekhne waale
45
jeet hooñ jashne muqaddar hooñ main
theek se dekh sikandar hooñ main
38
ye banta setu kaise tere us dil tak muqaddar men
ki patthar tairta meraa nahin tere samundar men
36
hone the jitne khel muqaddar ke ho ga.e
ham tooti naav le ke samandar ke ho ga.e
khushboo hamaare haath ko chhoo kar guzar gaii
ham phool sabko baant ke patthar ke ho ga.e
33
mile kisi se gire jis bhi jaal par mere dost
main us..ko chhod chuka uske haal par mere dost
zameen par sabka muqaddar to mere jaisa nahin
kisi ke saath to hogaa vo call par mere dost
157
Nuance
In its original sense, 'muqadda' refers to a leader or someone who is followed. In poetry, this word often takes on a deeper meaning, symbolizing not just a guide in the physical world but also a spiritual or emotional leader, someone who leads the heart and soul through the labyrinth of life.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'muqadda' to evoke the image of a revered figure. It can represent a beloved mentor, a spiritual guide, or even an idealized version of oneself. The word carries a sense of respect and admiration, often contrasted with the chaos of the world.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'muqadda' stands as a beacon of guidance and reverence, illuminating paths both seen and unseen.