ईमाँ मुझे रोके है जो खींचे है मुझे कुफ़्र
काबा मिरे पीछे है कलीसा मिरे आगे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Faith holds me back, while disbelief pulls me forward. The Kaaba is behind me, and the church is in front of me.
Explanation
This beautiful couplet explores deep emotions and philosophy. Ghalib masterfully presents themes of love and spirituality through rich imagery that resonates across centuries, inviting contemplation of life's deeper truths.
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