Meaning of
qaafir
क़ाफ़िर • کافر
English
infidel; non-believer
Hindi
अविश्वासी; नास्तिक
Urdu
کافر; بے ایمان
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
nazm-shero-shaayri to bad-dilon kii baat hai
jhelnaa toofaan abhii kya sahilon kii baat hai
zaKHm dekar qatl to kaafir s
abhii karte magar
ba-mohabbat qatl maahir qaatilon kii baat hai
3
mohabbat men nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka
usii ko dekh kar jeete hain jis kaafir pe dam nikle
59
ik awwal darje ka paak ik maahir hai
man to tujh men ramta hai dil kaafir fir hai
apni socho qatl tumhein karna bhi hai
bande ka to kya hai banda haazir hai
33
jo dil rakhte hain seene men vo kaafir ho nahin sakte
mohabbat deen hoti hai vafaa eimaan hoti hai
19
kuchh tumhaari nigaah kaafir thii
kuchh mujhe bhi KHaraab hona tha
11
ek kaafir se mohabbat jo ki maine
mufti-e-deen ne mujhe deen se nikala
8
vo musaafir kahaan gaya jaani
yaar qaafir kahaan gaya jaani
6
maana ki aaj bhi main padhti nahin namaaz
lekin KHuda qasam kaafir nahin hooñ main
5
agar tum paas baitho she'r us..ko ik suna dena
use achha lage to ek do ghazlein bhi ga dena
agar vo pooch le tum se ki ye jazbaat kiske hain
bataana ek shayar naam tum kaafir bataa dena
4
doob kar teri aankhoñ men maine jahaan dekha hai
tujhse zyaada haseen bhi kisi ne kahaan dekha hai
main bataaun unhen jo bataate KHuda hai nahin
hota hai maine dekha hai kaafir yahaañ dekha hai
3
nazm-shero-shaayri to bad-dilon kii baat hai
jhelnaa toofaan abhii kya sahilon kii baat hai
zaKHm dekar qatl to kaafir s
abhii karte magar
ba-mohabbat qatl maahir qaatilon kii baat hai
3
mohabbat men nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka
usii ko dekh kar jeete hain jis kaafir pe dam nikle
59
Nuance
The word 'qaafir' carries a weight of religious and existential defiance. In poetry, it often explores themes of spiritual rebellion, questioning faith, and the courage to stand apart.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'qaafir' to delve into themes of doubt and defiance. It contrasts with words of faith and devotion, highlighting the tension between belief and skepticism.
Closing Insight
In the poetic landscape, 'qaafir' challenges the boundaries of faith, inviting introspection and courage.