करामत

Meaning

Miracle, supernatural wonder performed by a saint, or extraordinary marvel.

Detailed Meaning

In Islamic theology and Sufism, a 'karamat' refers specifically to a miracle worked through a saint or pious believer, distinguished from a prophet's miracle (mu'jiza). In this couplet by Iqbal, it denotes an extraordinary feat or wondrous efficacy attributed to conventional schooling (maktab), contrasted with spiritual spiritual grace (faizān-e-nazar). More broadly in Urdu poetry, it implies an astonishing wonder, feat, or marvel.

Etymology

Arabic root k-r-m (ك-ر-م), related to generosity, nobility, and divine grace (karāmah).

Usage

In classical ghazal and nazm, it often contrasts mere human effort or dry book-learning with genuine spiritual illumination and love.

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