Meaning of
sheikh
शेख़ • شیخ
English
elder; leader; scholar
Hindi
वृद्ध; नेता; विद्वान
Urdu
بزرگ; رہنما; عالم
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
shaikh sahab ki pairavi karke
ham gunahgaar ho chuke honge
0
tar-daamani pe shaikh hamaari na jaaiyo
daaman nichod den to farishte wazu karen
29
ham shaikh na lider na musahib na sahafi
jo KHud nahin karte vo hidaayat na karenge
26
isee duniya men dikha den tumhein jannat ki bahaar
shaikh jee tum bhi zaraa koo-e-butaan tak aao
24
sheikh sahab mile duaaein dii
aur bole ki yaad rab ko karo
7
un se dozakh men pooch baitha hooñ
shaikh jee aap aur yahaañ kaise
7
ai shaikh tu sharaab ke peeche na pad kabhi
ye KHud ko waahiyaat banaane ki cheez hai
5
giraa ke haath se dekho to mere jaam-e-sharaab
ye shaikh kahtaa hai peena haraam hai saaqi
2
jaam-e-labreiz li.e dast-e-mubaarak men shajar
shaikh jee ro
ki.e masjid ki taraf jaata hai
1
kal ye paighaam har ik peer-o-jawaan tak pahunchen
haal-e-afsurda men ham koo-e-butaan tak pahunchen
0
shaikh sahab ki pairavi karke
ham gunahgaar ho chuke honge
0
tar-daamani pe shaikh hamaari na jaaiyo
daaman nichod den to farishte wazu karen
29
Nuance
Sheikh conveys respect and authority, often associated with wisdom and leadership. In poetry, it may reflect the reverence for knowledge and the burden of guidance.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'sheikh' to delve into themes of wisdom and authority. It can symbolize the weight of responsibility or the pursuit of enlightenment. The word often contrasts with ignorance and folly.
Closing Insight
Sheikh embodies the timeless quest for wisdom and the responsibilities it entails.