Word Meaning
तिक़ादी
i'tiqadi
Meaning
Faith, conviction, trust, or adherence to a belief.
Detailed Meaning
The word is a fragmented spelling of 'e'tiqadi' (اعتقادی), which stems from the Arabic 'i'tiqad' meaning faith or conviction. In the couplet, it appears as part of 'be-e'tiqadi' (lack of faith/skepticism toward the Pir-e Mughan), where doubting the tavern-keeper is humorously treated as a blasphemy requiring repentance. It highlights devotion transposed from orthodox religion to the tavern of love.
Etymology
Arabic root 'a-q-d' (ع-ق-د), from the form VIII verbal noun 'i'tiqad' (conviction, religious belief) with the adjectival/abstract suffix '-i'.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, themes of 'i'tiqad' (faith) are frequently transferred from orthodox theology onto the earthly beloved or the tavern-keeper.
Examples
Steadfast faith in the spiritual guide
A lack of faith in the tavern master