अस्र

Meaning

An era, age, epoch, or specific period in time.

Detailed Meaning

In Urdu poetry, 'asr' refers to a historical era, age, or period. In this couplet, it appears in the izafat compound 'asr-e-hazir' (the present age or modern era), denoting modern society and its institutions. It can also signify the late afternoon prayer time in religious contexts.

Etymology

Arabic ('aṣr), meaning time, epoch, or late afternoon.

Usage

In classical and modern poetry, it is most frequently used in construct phrases like 'asr-e-hazir' (the modern era) to examine cultural, political, or spiritual dilemmas.

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