Meaning of
qasam
क़सम • قسم
English
oath; vow; promise
Hindi
शपथ; वचन; प्रतिज्ञा
Urdu
قسم; وعدہ; عہد
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
KHush rahte hain hañs sakte hain bhole bhaale hote hain
vo jo she'r nahin kahte hain qismat waale hote hain
peena achchhii baat nahin hai aate hain samjhaane dost
aur dhalti hi shaam unhen phir humeen sambhaale hote hain
47
mohabbat apni qismat men nahin hai
ibadat se guzaara kar rahe hai
115
tumhaare paanv qasam se bahut hi pyaare hain
KHuda kare mere bacchon ki in men jannat ho
107
khaatir se ya lihaaz se main maan to gaya
jhoothi qasam se aapka eimaan to gaya
74
ye tere khat ye teri KHushboo ye tere khwaab-o-khayaal
mataa-e-jaan hain tere kaul aur qasam ki tarah
guzishta saal maine inhen ginkar rakha tha
kisi gareeb ki jodi hui rakam ki tarah
74
sitaare aur qismat dekh kar ghar se nikalte hain
jo buzdil hain muhoorat dekhkar ghar se nikalte hain
ha
men lekin safar ki mushkilon se dar nahin lagta
ki ham bacchon ki soorat dekhkar ghar se nikalte hain
74
muskuraa baithe hain tujhko muskurata dekh kar
varna teri muskurahat ki qasam ghusse men hain
73
ye na thii hamaari qismat ki visaal-e-yaar hota
agar aur jeete rahte yahii intizaar hota
67
apni qismat men sabhi kuchh tha magar phool na the
tum agar phool na hote to hamaare hote
56
ittifaq apni jagah khush-qismati apni jagah
KHud banata hai jahaan men aadmi apni jagah
51
KHush rahte hain hañs sakte hain bhole bhaale hote hain
vo jo she'r nahin kahte hain qismat waale hote hain
peena achchhii baat nahin hai aate hain samjhaane dost
aur dhalti hi shaam unhen phir humeen sambhaale hote hain
47
mohabbat apni qismat men nahin hai
ibadat se guzaara kar rahe hai
115
Nuance
Qasam holds a sacred weight, binding the speaker to their word. In poetry, it often signifies a deep commitment or an unbreakable promise, resonating with themes of loyalty and truth.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'qasam' to explore themes of fidelity and honor. It can be a solemn vow between lovers or a promise to oneself, often carrying the weight of destiny.
Closing Insight
Qasam, in its poetic form, is a testament to the power of words and the bonds they forge. It is a reminder of the sacredness of promises.