Word Meaning
अमाँ
amaañ
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
Shelter, refuge, protection, safety, or asylum.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'amaañ' refers to sanctuary, safety, or protection sought by a vulnerable or grief-stricken heart. In the quoted couplet, it conveys the idea of an ultimate spiritual refuge where an unpardonable sinner finds forgiveness and peace beneath divine mercy. It signifies the only asylum left when the entire world denies acceptance.
Etymology
Arabic 'amān' (أَمَان), derived from the root ʾ-m-n denoting safety, trust, and peace.
Usage
Frequently used in the ghazal tradition to evoke the lover's or sinner's longing for shelter in the beloved's lane or God's mercy.
Examples
Finding shelter beneath the veil of your grace
A restless heart in search of peace and sanctuary
Synonyms
पनाहशरणहिफ़ाज़तआश्रय
Related Words
अम्नईमानअमानत