Word Meaning
उक़ूबत
uqoobat
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
Severe punishment, torment, agony, or retribution.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'uqoobat' signifies extreme torment, penalty, or retribution, often carrying theological overtones of hellish punishment. In this couplet, the lover protests against the boundless cruelty of the beloved or divine judgment, pleading that mere sinners do not warrant the infinite suffering reserved for complete infidels.
Etymology
Arabic (عُقُوبَة, root ‘-q-b), denoting retribution, chastisement, or punishment.
Usage
Frequently deployed in the ghazal to portray either the beloved's merciless torment or the harsh retribution feared in the afterlife.
Examples
No heart can endure the endless torment of separation.
He suffered in patience the severe retribution of love.
Synonyms
अज़ाबयातनासज़ातकलीफ़
Related Words
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