Meaning of
niqaah
निक़ाह • نکاح
English
marriage; wedding
Hindi
विवाह; शादी
Urdu
نکاح; شادی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
shaayri karne hai to ishq karo
bhool se bhi nikaah mat karna
1
tujhko bhi ho ata kisi bichadran ka sabz zakhm
jis se teraa nikaah ho mar jaa.e aisa shakhs
7
ab saha nahin jaata agle maah karna hai
jaañ suno na mujh...ko tumse nikaah karna hai
5
vasl hijr vaade sab ik aah men shareek the
ham kisi ki mehfil e nikaah men shareek the
3
mujhe naseeb ke chakkar men daal kar usne
nikaah kar liya sarkaar ke mulaazim se
3
KHuda kare na kare yaad vo kabhi mujh...ko
KHuda kare main use yaad umr bhar aaun
kaho jo tum ke nikaah kar rahi hooñ main usse
KHuda kare main ye sunne se pahle mar jaun
2
mahaj tum raazi ho jaao nikaah mujhse karne ko
tumhaare baba maadar ko qasam se main manaa loonga
1
kiya tha hamne ishq tum se jaañ koi nikaah thodii tha
nahin to de deta sineen pahle hi talaq tum ko jaañ
1
use nikaah karna tha
mujhe vivaah karna tha
1
tu mere dil men hai iski mujhe khushi hai magar
mere nikaah men tum hote to khushi hoti
1
shaayri karne hai to ishq karo
bhool se bhi nikaah mat karna
1
tujhko bhi ho ata kisi bichadran ka sabz zakhm
jis se teraa nikaah ho mar jaa.e aisa shakhs
7
Nuance
In its original sense, 'niqaah' signifies the formal union of two individuals in marriage. In poetry, it often symbolizes the sacred bond and the intertwining of souls, reflecting both the joy and the solemnity of such a union.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'niqaah' to explore themes of love, commitment, and the eternal bond between partners. It can evoke the beauty of union and the responsibilities it entails.
Closing Insight
In the poetic realm, 'niqaah' is a tapestry woven with threads of love and duty, binding hearts in timeless harmony.