Meaning of
naat
नात • نات
English
praise of the Prophet; devotional poem
Hindi
पैगंबर की प्रशंसा; भक्ति कविता
Urdu
نبی کی تعریف; عقیدتی نظم
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
teri tasveer agar banaate ham
tere baare men kya bataate ham
dhoondhna hai use andhere men
aur diya bhi nahin banaate ham
54
kaisa dil aur is ke kya gham jee
yuñ hi baatein banaate hain ham jee
155
baat karo roothe yaaron se sannaaton se dar jaate hain
pyaar akelaa jee leta hai dost akelaa mar jaate hain
141
mujhe pahle pehal lagta tha zaati mas'ala hai
main phir samjha mohabbat qaaynaati mas'ala hai
parinde qaid hain tum chahchahaahat chahte ho
tumhein to achha khaasa nafsyaati mas'ala hai
87
KHuda ki itni badi kaayenaat men main ne
bas ek shaKHs ko maanga mujhe vahii na mila
70
ham ik hi lau men jalate rahe ghazal apni
nayi hawa se bachaate rahe ghazal apni
darasl us..ko faqat chaai khatm karne thii
ham uske cup ko sunaate rahe ghazal apni
68
raam bhi hain krishna bhi hain aur bholenaath hain
maa tumhaare saath hain to sab tumhaare saath hain
67
ghutan si hone lagii us ke paas jaate hue
main KHud se rooth gaya hooñ use manaate hue
65
use paagal banaati phir rahi ho
jise shauhar banaana chahiye tha
59
roohon ke parda-posh gunaahon se be-KHabar
jismoon ki nekiyaan hi ginata raha hooñ main
55
teri tasveer agar banaate ham
tere baare men kya bataate ham
dhoondhna hai use andhere men
aur diya bhi nahin banaate ham
54
kaisa dil aur is ke kya gham jee
yuñ hi baatein banaate hain ham jee
155
Nuance
Naat is a form of poetry dedicated to expressing admiration and reverence for the Prophet Muhammad. It is imbued with deep devotion and love, capturing the spiritual connection between the poet and the divine. In poetry, it transcends mere praise, becoming a heartfelt expression of faith and devotion.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'naat' to convey their spiritual devotion and love for the Prophet. It is often recited in gatherings, evoking a sense of unity and shared faith.
Closing Insight
Naat is a bridge between the earthly and the divine, where words become vessels of devotion.