Meaning of
ummat
उम्मत • امت
English
community; followers
Hindi
समुदाय; अनुयायी
Urdu
برادری; پیروکار
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
aap sab kuchh dekh sakten hain agar
phir hamaari bebaasi bhi dekhiye
30
aaj ka din bhi aish se guzra
sar se paanv tak badan salaamat hai
167
dua karo ki salaamat rahe mirii himmat
ye ik charaaghh kaii aandhiyon pe bhari hai
113
us ke khat raat bhar yuñ padhta hooñ
jaise kal imtihaan ho meraa
56
sitaaron se aage jahaan aur bhi hain
abhii ishq ke imtihaan aur bhi hain
42
tum salaamat raho hazaar baras
har baras ke hon din pachaas hazaar
38
yaar maanga tha mohabbat ki dua maangi thii
aur is dil ke hifaazat ki dua maangi thii
ab to kuchh uskaa bigaara bhi nahin ja saka
maine KHud uske salaamat ki dua maangi thii
35
ham kuchh aise uske aage apni vafaa rakh dete hain
bacche jaise rail ki patri par sikka rakh dete hain
tasveer-e-gham dil ke aañsu ranj-o-nadaamat tanhaaii
us..ko khat likhte hain khat men ham kya kya rakh dete hain
33
ab bichhadne par samajh paate hain ham ik doosre ko
imtihaan ke khatm ho jaane pe hal yaad aa raha hai
31
bajat ki kaii sakhtiyan aur bhi hain
abhii ishq ke imtihaan aur bhi hain
30
aap sab kuchh dekh sakten hain agar
phir hamaari bebaasi bhi dekhiye
30
aaj ka din bhi aish se guzra
sar se paanv tak badan salaamat hai
167
Nuance
Originally, 'ummat' signifies a group of people united by a common faith or purpose. In poetry, it often extends to symbolize a collective consciousness, a shared destiny that binds individuals together in a tapestry of shared experiences and aspirations.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'ummat' to explore themes of unity and belonging. It can evoke the strength found in community bonds. It also reflects the tension between individual desires and collective responsibilities.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'ummat' serves as a reminder of the power of unity. It invites reflection on how shared goals can transcend individual differences.