तवक्कुल

Meaning

Trust in God; complete reliance and surrender to the divine will.

Detailed Meaning

Tawakkul denotes an absolute, unwavering reliance on God's will and providence without anxious concern for material means. In this couplet, it represents the spiritual capital and sustenance of the lover, whose sighs (nāla) embody complete surrender and faith in the divine order.

Etymology

Arabic (تَوَكُّل - tawakkul), from the root w-k-l (وَكَلَ) meaning 'to entrust' or 'rely upon'.

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, tawakkul frequently represents the pinnacle of mystical detachment (faqr) and spiritual endurance in the face of suffering.

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