Word Meaning
ता-हश्र
tā-hashr
Meaning
Until the Day of Judgment; till the end of time; forever.
Detailed Meaning
A compound adverbial expression meaning 'until the Day of Resurrection' or eternity. In Urdu poetry, it frequently signifies endless sorrow, enduring devotion, or permanent obligation. In this couplet, the poet expresses that a single swift strike from the executioner, granting escape from torment, will earn his everlasting gratitude till judgment day.
Etymology
Persian 'tā' (until, up to) + Arabic 'ḥashr' (resurrection, day of assembly).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'tā-hashr' is routinely used to stretch earthly passions or sufferings into eternal dimensions beyond life and the grave.
Examples
The stain of your love shall remain on my heart until the Day of Judgment.
The silence of separation will last till the resurrection.