Meaning of
musaafat
मुसाफ़त • مسافت
English
distance; journey; travel
Hindi
दूरी; यात्रा; सफर
Urdu
فاصلہ; سفر; مسافت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
mujh ko hairat hai KHuda teri musaafat pe magar
zindagi baith aa haalaat ki kuchh baat karen
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hai kisi zaalim urdu ki ghaat darwaaze men hai
ya masafat hai nayi ya raat darwaaze men hai
jis tarha uthatii hai nazren be-iraada baar-baar
saaf lagta hai ke koi baat darwaaze men
19
mujh ko hairat hai KHuda teri musaafat pe magar
zindagi baith aa haalaat ki kuchh baat karen
0
hai kisi zaalim urdu ki ghaat darwaaze men hai
ya masafat hai nayi ya raat darwaaze men hai
jis tarha uthatii hai nazren be-iraada baar-baar
saaf lagta hai ke koi baat darwaaze men
19
Nuance
The word 'musaafat' evokes the sense of a journey, not just in physical terms but also as a metaphor for life's path. In poetry, it often symbolizes the passage of time and the distances between hearts.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'musaafat' to explore themes of longing and separation. It can represent the emotional distance between lovers or the inevitable journey of life itself.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'musaafat' becomes a poignant reminder of the distances we traverse, both seen and unseen.