Word Meaning
दीं
deen
hinoun
Meaning
Religion, faith, or spiritual belief.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu verse, 'deen' (dīn) signifies religious faith, creed, or divine law. In this couplet, it is paired with the heart ('dil') as the ultimate spiritual currency that the seeker must stake in the tavern to attain the cup of mystical ecstasy.
Etymology
Arabic (دِين, dīn), meaning religion, judgment, or faith.
Usage
Frequently juxtaposed with 'duniya' (the material world) or coupled with 'dil' (the heart) to signify total surrender of one's worldly and spiritual self in the pursuit of love.
Examples
Abandoning both heart and faith in love
Beyond the realm of religion and worldly affairs
Synonyms
धर्मईमानमज़हब
Related Words
दीनईमानदुनियामज़हब