अज़ल

Meaning

Eternity without beginning; the dawn of primordial time.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry and Islamic thought, 'azal' denotes beginningless time or the dawn of creation when fates were inscribed. In the provided couplet, 'subh-e-azal' refers to that primordial morning of existence when the primordial drama of obedience and defiance took place. It contrasts human or demonic will with divine decree established before time itself.

Etymology

Arabic أزل (azal), denoting eternity without a beginning.

Usage

Frequently paired with 'abad' (eternity without end), 'azal' is commonly used in ghazals to evoke predestined love or unchangeable fate.

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