Word Meaning
ज़ुल्मत
zulmat
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
Darkness, obscurity, or gloom.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu verse, 'zulmat' signifies profound darkness, ignorance, or the sorrowful obscurity of the soul. In this couplet, it designates the shadowy phase or eclipse of the moon in direct contrast to 'roshni' (radiance). It reflects the poetic contemplation of cosmic duality, where light and darkness eternally coexist and interchange.
Etymology
Arabic (ظُلمة / ẓulmah), from the root ظ-ل-م (z-l-m), relating to darkness, obscurity, or being unjust.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'zulmat' is frequently juxtaposed with 'noor' or 'roshni' to symbolize sorrow, separation, or ignorance.
Examples
The deep darkness of the night leaves no trace of light.
Seeking a glimmer of hope amidst the world's darkness.
Synonyms
तारीकीअंधेरास्याहीतिमिर
Related Words
ज़ुल्मज़ालिममज़लूम