Word Meaning
इजाबत
ijaabat
hinoun
Meaning
Acceptance or answering of a prayer; favorable response.
Detailed Meaning
Ijaabat refers to the answering or granting of a supplication by the Divine. In this couplet, it denotes absolute certainty in the acceptance of prayer, arguing that pure faith demands selfless detachment rather than self-serving petitions. The poet contrasts transactional prayer with the elevated state of desireless devotion.
Etymology
Arabic, from the root j-w-b (ج-و-ب), derived from the Form IV verbal noun 'ijābah' (إجابة), meaning answering, responding, or granting.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it is frequently paired with 'dua' to refer to the moment or certainty of a supplication reaching divine fulfillment.
Examples
hour of answered prayer
certainty of prayer's acceptance
Synonyms
क़बूलियतमंज़ूरीस्वीकृति
Related Words
दुआयक़ीनमुद्दआइल्तिजा