Meaning of
naf'a
नफ़अ • نفع
English
benefit; profit; advantage
Hindi
लाभ; फ़ायदा; फायदा
Urdu
فائدہ; نفع; منفعت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
wafa chaahna hai tijaarat mohabbat nahin hai
nafa chaahne kii tilaavat ibadat nahin hai
0
dil lagana hai ghaate ka sauda
log is
men nafa dekhte hain
10
hanste hue vo mujhse juda kaise ho gaya
nuksaan men kisi ka nafa kaise ho gaya
KHush qismati pe apni mujhe shak sa hota tha
itnaa haseen shaKHs meraa kaise ho gaya
7
nafa nuksaan to vyaapaar men hota hai yaaron
mohabbat men to hoti hai mohabbat aur mohabbat
5
khabar aayi hai phd mukammal ho gaii lekin
nafa kya aajtak jo tum mirii aañkhen na padh paai
3
chhodkar mujh...ko gaya is
men gaya kya aapka
ro raha main cheekh kar is
men nafa kya aapka
kaam aata hai hamesha se vahii ham log ke
hai meraa ye hai teraa ye hai KHuda kya aapka
2
dil-e-beemaar ki yaaron davaa kyuuñ poochte ho tum
tumhein maaloom hai phir bhi pata kyuuñ poochte ho tum
kiya jo ishq to jaanaan nafa nuksaan mat dekho
muhabbat men mili kaise saza kyuuñ poochte ho tum
1
aankh se apni pila de
ishq ka kuchh to nafa de
hont hain beemaar kab se
choom kar in ko davaa de
0
wafa chaahna hai tijaarat mohabbat nahin hai
nafa chaahne kii tilaavat ibadat nahin hai
0
dil lagana hai ghaate ka sauda
log is
men nafa dekhte hain
10
Nuance
Naf'a carries the essence of gain and advantage, often material but also spiritual. In poetry, it reflects the subtle balance between worldly gains and inner fulfillment.
Poetic Usage
Poets use naf'a to explore themes of material versus spiritual gain. It often appears in reflections on life's true rewards, contrasting ephemeral wealth with lasting contentment.
Closing Insight
Naf'a invites contemplation on what truly enriches life beyond mere possessions.