Meaning of
sadqa
सदक़ा • صدقہ
English
charity; alms; offering
Hindi
दान; भिक्षा; अर्पण
Urdu
خیرات; صدقہ; نذر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
zulm maashooqa ke saho hañs kar
ishq ka sadqa aur zakaat hai ye
1
gulaab chaandni-raaton pe vaar aa.e ham
tumhaare honton ka sadqa utaar aa.e ham
49
tum iidii men mujh...ko itnaa de dena
mere gaalon pe tum bosa de dena
jab pahnogi tum eed ka naya joda
tum meri jaañ apna sadqa de dena
9
tumko hamaari yaad ka sadqa nahin raha
tabse hamaara haal bhi achha nahin raha
3
main apni jaan hatheli pe leke aaya hooñ
kisi ki jaan ka sadqa nikaalna hai mujhe
2
ki.e the paap jitne bhi bure sadqa utaara tha
hazaaron mushkilon ki jad men rishta hamaara tha
gire the bhaav sonne aur chaan
dii ke minute bhar men
usne jab bharii bazaar men jhumka utaara tha
2
apni jaañ ki hifaazat bhi KHud karte hain
ab faqeeron ko sadqa nahin dete log
2
kabhi kahiin jo milo to tum pe main saara ghussa utaar loonga
tumhaare maathe ko choom kar main tumhaara sadqa utaar loonga
udaas lamhon men main kabhi bhi tumhein akela na rahne dooñga
main apni zulfen bigaad loonga main apna chehra utaar loonga
2
ishq ka hai zakaat aur sadka
zulm hañs ke saho sanam ke tum
1
KHuda mahfooz rakhe har bala se
teri aankhoñ ka sadqa de raha hooñ
1
zulm maashooqa ke saho hañs kar
ishq ka sadqa aur zakaat hai ye
1
gulaab chaandni-raaton pe vaar aa.e ham
tumhaare honton ka sadqa utaar aa.e ham
49
Nuance
Originally, 'sadqa' refers to the act of giving in charity, a gesture of selflessness and compassion. In poetry, it often symbolizes purity of heart and the nobility of sacrifice, transcending mere material giving to embody spiritual generosity.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'sadqa' to evoke themes of selflessness and spiritual purity. It can represent the ultimate sacrifice or a deep, unconditional love. The word contrasts with material wealth, highlighting the richness of the soul.
Closing Insight
In its poetic essence, 'sadqa' transcends the act of giving, becoming a metaphor for the purity and depth of the human spirit.