Word Meaning
तौफ़
tauf
hinoun
Meaning
Circumambulation; circling or going round a sacred sanctuary.
Detailed Meaning
In Islamic devotional context and classical poetry, 'tauf' denotes ritual circumambulation, closely related to 'tawaf'. In this couplet, 'tauf-e-haram' signifies circumambulating the sacred sanctuary of Mecca (the Kaaba), set in contrast to remaining stagnant in an ordinary town. It evokes devotion, sacred journey, and profound spiritual longing.
Etymology
Arabic root ṭ-w-f (ط-و-ف), meaning to go round, circle, or circumambulate.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it is used both religiously for the Kaaba and metaphorically for circling the lane of the beloved.
Examples
tauf-e-kaba
tauf-e-kucha-e-yaar
Synonyms
तवाफ़परिक्रमाफेरा
Related Words
तवाफ़हरमकाबाज़ियारत