Word Meaning
इस्माईल
Ismā'īl
hiproper noun
Meaning
Ishmael; prophet and son of Ibrahim, symbol of absolute submission and sacrifice.
Detailed Meaning
In Islamic tradition, Ismail (Ishmael) is the son of Ibrahim (Abraham) who willingly submitted to being sacrificed in obedience to God's command. In Iqbal's couplet, he embodies the inception of the sanctified tradition of self-sacrifice that culminates in the martyrdom of Imam Husain.
Etymology
Arabic 'Ismā'īl' (إسماعيل), derived from biblical Hebrew 'Yishmā'ē'l' (meaning 'God will hear').
Usage
In classical and modern Urdu poetry, Ismail is widely used as a poetic archetype of unconditional obedience, patience, and supreme sacrifice.
Examples
The story of divine sacrifice began with Ismail.
A model of surrender like Ismail at the altar of love.
Synonyms
ज़बीहुल्लाहइब्न-ए-इब्राहीम
Related Words
इब्राहीमहुसैनक़ुरबानीहरम