Word Meaning
इदरीस
Idrees
hiproper noun
Meaning
Prophet Idris (Enoch), an Islamic prophet raised alive to heaven.
Detailed Meaning
Idrees (identified biblically with Enoch) is recognized in Islamic lore as a prophet raised bodily to the celestial realms without experiencing ordinary physical death. Classical Urdu poets often group him with other traditionally immortal figures like Khizr and Isa. In this couplet, the poet playfully takes credit for sparing them from death at the hands of the lethal beloved.
Etymology
Arabic (إِدْرِيس, Idrīs), likely related to biblical Enoch (Akhnukh).
Usage
Commonly employed as a classical allusion (talmeeh) for celestial elevation, heavenly dwelling, and perpetual life.
Examples
Dwelling in heaven like Idrees
The immortal station of Idrees and Khizr
Synonyms
अख़नूख़हनोक
Related Words
ख़िज़्रईसातल्मीहहयात