Word Meaning
अलैहिर्रहमा
'alaihir-rahmah
hiphrase
Meaning
May divine mercy be upon him; traditional honorific for the deceased.
Detailed Meaning
An Arabic eulogistic formula meaning 'may God's mercy be upon him', traditionally uttered or written after the name of a deceased respected figure. In this couplet, Mir attaches it to the name of his departed poet-friend Taban to convey solemn mourning alongside affectionate remembrance. It serves as both a customary mark of piety and a poetic sigh of bereavement.
Etymology
Arabic: 'alayhi (upon him) + al-rahmah (the mercy).
Usage
Used in classical ghazals and tazkiras as an honorific prayer appended to the name of a deceased mentor, peer, or elder.
Examples
in memory of Taban, upon whom be mercy
the words of the late elder, may mercy be upon him
Synonyms
मरहूमरहमतुल्लाह अलैह
Related Words
रहमतमग़फ़िरतनजात