Meaning of
qasm
क़स्म • قسم
English
oath; vow; promise
Hindi
शपथ; वचन; प्रतिज्ञा
Urdu
قسم; وعدہ; عہد
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tum bhi ulti ulti baatein poochte ho
ham bhi kaisi kaisi qasmen khaate hain
60
isi
li.e to sabse zyaada bhaati ho
kitne sacche dil se jhoothi qasmen khaati ho
238
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
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
khaatir se ya lihaaz se main maan to gaya
jhoothi qasam se aapka eimaan to gaya
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
qasmen vaade darwaaze to theek hain par
khaamoshi ko tod nahin saka hooñ main
70
ye na thii hamaari qismat ki visaal-e-yaar hota
agar aur jeete rahte yahii intizaar hota
67
tum bhi ulti ulti baatein poochte ho
ham bhi kaisi kaisi qasmen khaate hain
60
isi
li.e to sabse zyaada bhaati ho
kitne sacche dil se jhoothi qasmen khaati ho
238
Nuance
The word 'qasm' evokes a sense of solemnity and commitment. In its original sense, it signifies a binding promise or oath, often invoking a higher power as a witness. Poetry has expanded this to explore themes of loyalty, trust, and the weight of one's word.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'qasm' to explore the depth of promises made between lovers or friends. It can symbolize the sacredness of a bond or the pain of a broken vow.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'qasm' becomes a testament to the human condition, where promises hold the power to heal or hurt.