Meaning of
sidq-e-maqaal
सिद्क़-ए-मक़ाल • صدق مقال
English
truth of speech; sincerity in words
Hindi
वाणी की सच्चाई; शब्दों में ईमानदारी
Urdu
گفتار کی سچائی; الفاظ میں خلوص
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
qatl men mere kaun tha shaamil
ishq sidq-e-maqaal ya ki vafaa
1
gair kya denge mere baare men
tujh ko bas bad-gumaaniyaan denge
3
jaise jaise badhenge ishq ke din
aur zyaada ye sakhtiyan denge
2
dard denge azaab denge vo
aur kya hamko vo miyaan denge
2
denge ye ahle jurm ko raahat
be kusooron ko faansiyaa denge
2
kabhi bhi sidq-e-maqaal aql-e-halaal ke bin
qubool koi dua nahin ho sakegi sahab
1
qatl men mere kaun tha shaamil
ishq sidq-e-maqaal ya ki vafaa
1
gair kya denge mere baare men
tujh ko bas bad-gumaaniyaan denge
3
Nuance
This phrase captures the essence of honesty and integrity in communication. In poetry, it reflects the purity and authenticity of expression, where words are not mere sounds but carriers of truth.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this to emphasize the power of truthful expression. It is often contrasted with deceitful or hollow words, highlighting the virtue of sincerity.
Closing Insight
In poetry, the truth of words is a beacon, guiding the reader through the labyrinth of emotions.