Word Meaning
अजमी
'Ajami
Meaning
Non-Arab, especially Persian; pertaining to the culture or language of Ajam.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Islamic and Urdu literary traditions, 'Ajami' denotes someone or something non-Arab, historically referring directly to Persians. In the given couplet, it stands in direct contrast to 'Taazi' (Arab/Arabic) to convey universality—that any melodious or heartwarming voice is welcome, whether Persian or Arabian in origin.
Etymology
Arabic origin from 'ajam (عجم), meaning 'to speak indistinctly' or 'non-Arab', later adopted into Persian and Urdu to designate Persians.
Usage
Conventionally paired in classical poetry with 'Taazi' (Arab) to denote the totality of the Islamic literary and cultural universe.
Examples
Whether the verse be Ajami or Tazi, true passion needs no interpreter.
The mystic song of an Ajami harp softened the hardest hearts.