Word Meaning
काफ़ी
kāfī
Meaning
Enough, sufficient, adequate, or satisfying a requirement completely.
Detailed Meaning
'Kāfī' denotes that which suffices, is adequate, or leaves no further need for supplementation. In the context of this couplet, it indicates that the seal of the beloved/slayer upon the testament of blood is singularly sufficient to prove the claim anywhere, needing no further witness. It expresses total adequacy, finality, and self-contained validity.
Etymology
Arabic origin, from the root k-f-y (ك-ف-ي) meaning 'to suffice' or 'to be enough', appearing as the active participle kāfī (كَافٍ).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'kāfī' is commonly paired with 'hai' to express resignation, emotional sufficiency, or the idea that a modest act of the beloved is overwhelmingly complete in itself.
Examples
A single glance was quite enough
Enough is sorrow to wear down life