Meaning of
rah-e-haq
रह-ए-हक़ • رہ حق
English
path of truth; way of righteousness
Hindi
सत्य का मार्ग; धर्म का पथ
Urdu
حق کا راستہ; راستبازی کا راستہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
hai bahut khush-mizaaj chehra vo
kuchh bhi socha to mujh ko soojha vo
mujh ko do shaKHs hain azeez bahut
doosra main hooñ aur pehla vo
0
vo haseen chehra vo rukhsaar vo dilkash aañkhen
vo khud-o-khaal bhulaane men zamaane lage hain
5
suno yaar khatra vo ab tal gaya
main aakhir jo uske gale yuñ laga
3
ik kamra vo hai jo mujh
men khulta hai
ik kamra ye hai jahaan main khulta hooñ
3
jo aankh ne dekha nazaara vo bhula bhi na sakoon
takleef itni hai nazaaron men bataa bhi na sakoon
1
jis..ko dekhe vo jab bhi uskaa vo ho jaata hai
sheesha kuchh nahin jab bhi chehra vo ho jaata hai
pyaari si ghazal hai vo she'r uski aañkhen hain
jab ghazal se guzre to misra vo ho jaata hai
1
vo hi chehra vo hi aañkhen vo hi dast-o-baazu
dar-o-deewar na badli na hi vo ghar meraa
1
mujh...ko ilhaam kyuuñ nahin hota
jab meraa tazkira vo karti hain
1
be-shakl vo sab haath the jo noche the jism ko
mashhoor chehra vo hua jis kii gaii thii aabroo
0
hai bahut khush-mizaaj chehra vo
kuchh bhi socha to mujh ko soojha vo
mujh ko do shaKHs hain azeez bahut
doosra main hooñ aur pehla vo
0
vo haseen chehra vo rukhsaar vo dilkash aañkhen
vo khud-o-khaal bhulaane men zamaane lage hain
5
Nuance
The phrase 'rah-e-haq' signifies a journey towards truth and moral integrity. It embodies the pursuit of righteousness and the courage to follow one's convictions.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'rah-e-haq' to explore themes of spiritual quest and moral dilemmas. It often symbolizes the inner struggle to remain true to one's principles.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'rah-e-haq' serves as a beacon guiding the soul through the complexities of moral and spiritual existence.