Meaning of
yazid
यज़ीद • یزید
English
name of a historical figure; symbol of tyranny
Hindi
ऐतिहासिक व्यक्ति का नाम; अत्याचार का प्रतीक
Urdu
ایک تاریخی شخصیت کا نام; ظلم کی علامت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ali ke she'r ne karke tilawat-e-qur'an
yazidiyon ko dikhaaya husainas zinda hai
1
sar utha saka nahin koi yazi
dii hashr tak
kar diya kuchh itnaa KHam baatil ka sar abbaas ne
6
sab jagah se ai dushman kahtaa ye parinda hai
sun yazid ab bhi meraa husain zinda hai
5
hai ilm duniya ko zahraa ke chain jeet ga.e
ali ke nasl ke sab noor-e-ain jeet ga.e
mere nabi ke navaase ne aisa sazda kiya
yazid haar gaya aur husain jeet ga.e
5
ab yahaañ par yazeed naam nahin
naam rakhne lage husain sabhi
2
jahaan men aaj bhi ye shor-o-shain baqi hai
yazid mit gaya lekin husain baqi hai
2
ai kaneezo aap ke sar par ridaai dekhkar
mubtila hai khauf men ye daur-e-haazir ka yazid
aap ka zevar hai parda KHud ko parde men rakho
dast basta iltijaa karte hain ye tumse abeed
1
gumnaam ho ga.e hain yazid aur uske log
duniya men jalwa hai mere pyaase husain ka
1
ali ke she'r ne karke tilawat-e-qur'an
yazidiyon ko dikhaaya husainas zinda hai
1
sar utha saka nahin koi yazi
dii hashr tak
kar diya kuchh itnaa KHam baatil ka sar abbaas ne
6
Nuance
Yazid is a name that carries the weight of historical infamy. In poetry, it symbolizes tyranny, oppression, and the betrayal of justice. The word evokes a sense of moral conflict and the struggle against injustice.
Poetic Usage
Poets invoke Yazid to highlight themes of betrayal and moral corruption. It is often used to contrast with ideals of justice and righteousness. The word serves as a reminder of the eternal battle between good and evil.
Closing Insight
Yazid remains a powerful symbol of moral decay and the fight for justice. Its presence in poetry is a call to remember and resist tyranny.