Word Meaning
इलाह
Ilāh
hinoun
Meaning
God, deity, or an object worthy of worship.
Detailed Meaning
In Arabic and Islamic philosophy, 'ilah' denotes any entity or deity that is worshiped. In this couplet by Iqbal, it occurs as part of the creed 'La Ilaha Illallah' (There is no god but Allah). The poet laments that pedantic institutional schooling has stifled the genuine, passionate cry of faith.
Etymology
Arabic (إِلٰه, ʾilāh), derived from the Semitic root ʾ-l-h, signifying 'god', 'deity', or 'worshiped one'.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'ilah' predominantly occurs within the Kalima phrase or in mystic discourses contrasting the true Divine with false worldly deities.
Examples
The heart rejected every false ilah.
A fervent cry of 'La Ilaha' arose from within.
Synonyms
माबूदख़ुदाआराध्यदेवता
Related Words
अल्लाहतौहीदउलूहियतमाबूद