Meaning of
shab-e-hijraan
शब-ए-हिज्राँ • شب ہجراں
English
night of separation; night of longing
Hindi
वियोग की रात; तड़प की रात
Urdu
جدائی کی رات; تڑپ کی رات
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
shab-e-hijraan men guzri umr hai saari
nahin maaloom mujh...ko shahar ye kya hai
ki dil ki baat kaagaz par sajaata hooñ
nahin maaloom mujh...ko bahar ye kya hai
0
shab-e-hijraan men sunta tha saleeb-e-waqt ki sisaki
ye kuchh paagal samjhte hain ghadi awaaz karti hai
6
shab-e-hijraan bujha baithi hooñ main saare sitaare par
koi faanoos raushan hai KHamoshii se mere andar
1
ye shab-e-hijraan hai to aap pe waajib hai shajar
hijr-e-mahboob men giryaa karo seena peeto
1
shab-e-hijraan men guzri umr hai saari
nahin maaloom mujh...ko shahar ye kya hai
ki dil ki baat kaagaz par sajaata hooñ
nahin maaloom mujh...ko bahar ye kya hai
0
shab-e-hijraan men sunta tha saleeb-e-waqt ki sisaki
ye kuchh paagal samjhte hain ghadi awaaz karti hai
6
Nuance
This phrase embodies the profound sorrow and yearning experienced during a night spent apart from a beloved. It captures the essence of longing and the emotional turmoil that accompanies separation.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use this phrase to express the pain of separation. It is a metaphor for the emotional distance between lovers. It evokes imagery of a solitary night filled with tears and silent prayers.
Closing Insight
Shab-e-hijraan is a poignant reminder of love's trials. It speaks to the heart's deepest yearnings.