Word Meaning
ईजाद
Ijaad
hinoun
Meaning
Creation, invention, or bringing something into existence.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu philosophical idiom, 'iijad' signifies the act of creation or manifestation from non-existence into being. In the context of the couplet, it forms part of the compound 'alam-e-iijad' (the created material cosmos), where the poet contrasts the fleeting wonder of physical existence with solitary quietude.
Etymology
Arabic, verbal noun (form IV) of the root w-j-d (وَجَدَ), meaning to bring into being, produce, or invent.
Usage
In classical ghazal, it frequently contrasts with 'adam' (non-existence) to explore metaphysical ideas of worldly manifestation and divine origin.
Examples
Every design in this realm of creation is transient.
This style is a novel invention of the mind.
Synonyms
तख़्लीक़इख़्तिरापैदाइश
Related Words
वजूदमौजूदआलम-ए-ईजादमौजिद