Word Meaning
ईमाँ
Imaan
hinoun
Meaning
True faith, religious belief, or unwavering moral integrity.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'īmāñ' represents not just doctrinal religious faith, but an inner core of sincerity, conviction, and devotion. In this couplet, Ghalib redefines true faith away from outward orthodox rituals, asserting that steadfast loyalty and constancy are the actual essence of religion.
Etymology
Arabic (إيمان, īmān), derived from the triconsyllabic root ʾ-m-n, meaning safety, trust, and belief.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'īmān' is frequently contrasted dialectically with 'kufr' (infidelity) to explore mystical fidelity versus orthodox dogma.
Examples
Loyalty in devotion is true faith.
He surrendered both creed and faith for love.
Synonyms
आस्थाअक़ीदादीनविश्वास
Related Words
कुफ़्रमोमिनवफ़ा