Meaning of
tooba
तूबा • توبہ
English
repentance; turning back to God
Hindi
पश्चाताप; ईश्वर की ओर लौटना
Urdu
توبہ; خدا کی طرف رجوع
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
phool sa naazuk aur haseen badan
aur phir uspe saadgi tauba
3
un ke rukhsaar pe dhalke hue aañsu tauba
main ne shabnam ko bhi sholon pe machalte dekha
36
nigaahen is qadar qaateel ki uf uf
adaayein is qadar pyaari ki tauba
27
shab ko may khoob si pee subh ko tauba kar li
rind ke rind rahe haath se jannat na gaii
23
main apne zakhm gar dikha doon nato tum bhi ishq se tauba kar lo
12
kate nahin the din vin jiske bagair apne
uske bagair kaate phir saal vaal tauba
8
kii mere qatl ke baad us ne jafa se tauba
haaye us zood-pasheemaan ka pasheemaan hona
8
gar KHuda ki ham ibadat kar rahe hain
jaan lena teri chaahat kar rahe hain
aashiqi se tauba tauba karne waale
dekh kar hamko muhabbat kar rahe hain
5
kul ibn-e-aadam un pe qurbaan ho na jaayen
tauba vo un ke jalwe allah vo nazare
4
mohabbat-wohabbat se tauba hamaari
haan vo bhi kisi ki divaani nahin hain
4
phool sa naazuk aur haseen badan
aur phir uspe saadgi tauba
3
un ke rukhsaar pe dhalke hue aañsu tauba
main ne shabnam ko bhi sholon pe machalte dekha
36
Nuance
The word embodies the profound act of seeking forgiveness and returning to a path of righteousness. In poetry, it symbolizes a spiritual awakening and the cleansing of the soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to express themes of redemption and renewal. It contrasts with sin and despair, offering hope and transformation.
Closing Insight
Repentance is a journey inward, where the soul finds solace in the embrace of divine mercy.