Meaning of
shebe-hijraan
शबे-हिज्राँ • شب ہجراں
English
night of separation; night of longing
Hindi
विछोह 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
The phrase evokes the deep, haunting silence of a night spent in longing and separation. It captures the essence of solitude, where time seems to stretch infinitely, and every moment is filled with the ache of absence. In poetry, it becomes a canvas for expressing the profound sorrow and yearning that accompany the absence of a beloved.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use this phrase to explore themes of love and loss. It is a metaphor for the emotional void left by a loved one's absence. It contrasts with the brightness of reunion, highlighting the depth of longing. The night becomes a silent witness to the heart's unspoken cries.
Closing Insight
In the quiet of 'Shab-e-Hijraan', the heart finds its most eloquent voice. It is a night where silence speaks volumes.