Meaning of
rafeeq
रफ़ीक़ • رفیق
English
companion; friend; confidant
Hindi
साथी; मित्र; विश्वासपात्र
Urdu
ساتھی; دوست; رازدار
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
dil-e-naadaañ ise tasleem kar le
gham-e-hasti rafeeq-e-zindagi hai
0
shajar se dhoop se pairo'n se rahguzar se pooch
safar ka lutf rafeeqane humsafar se pooch
jise bhi chhod diya umr-bhar ko chhod diya
mere mizaj ke baare men shahr-bhar se pooch
7
us ek chehre par rafeeq subh ka khitaab hai
zabeen hai aasmaan aur bindiya aaftaab hai
2
baat vasl kii hoti hai sabhi rafeeqon men
farq to padega hi dost baat karne se
1
vo samajhte nahin hain sirf maza lete hain
qalb kii baat rafeeqon se bataayen kaise
1
ye dard tumne jo aankhoñ men paal rakkha hai
koii rafeeq hai jo yuñ khayal rakkha hai
1
waqt-e-aakhir jo rafeeqon ne vafaa ki hoti
hai yaqeen mujh...ko kabhi jang na haara hota
0
haan mere saath kaii nafsiyaati masale hain
tamaam zehni masaail se joojhta hooñ main
ye zehn meraa na mujh ko kahii nigal baithe
mujhe bachao rafeeqo ki doobta hooñ main
0
haan humeen hain vo bad-naseeb shajar
jiska koii nahin rafeeq-e-safar
0
dil-e-naadaañ ise tasleem kar le
gham-e-hasti rafeeq-e-zindagi hai
0
shajar se dhoop se pairo'n se rahguzar se pooch
safar ka lutf rafeeqane humsafar se pooch
jise bhi chhod diya umr-bhar ko chhod diya
mere mizaj ke baare men shahr-bhar se pooch
7
Nuance
Originally, 'rafeeq' signifies a companion or friend, someone who walks alongside you in life's journey. In poetry, this word deepens to evoke the warmth and trust of a confidant, someone who shares your joys and sorrows.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'rafeeq' to express the deep bonds of friendship. It can symbolize a trusted ally in times of hardship. The word contrasts with solitude, highlighting the warmth of companionship.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'rafeeq' is a gentle reminder of the solace found in companionship.