Word Meaning
नुशूर
nushūr
Meaning
Resurrection; the rising of the dead; an apocalyptic tumult or clamor.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Islamic theology and poetry, 'nushūr' refers to the resurrection of the dead on the Day of Judgment. In this couplet, it appears in the compound 'shor-e-nushūr', evoking a catastrophic, apocalyptic uproar. The poet uses it to illustrate how the lover's intense wailing matches the terrible clamor of the final reckoning.
Etymology
Arabic نُشُور (nushūr), derived from the triconsonantal root ن-ش-ر (n-sh-r), meaning to spread out, revive, or bring the dead back to life.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it is frequently combined as 'hashr-o-nushūr' or 'shor-e-nushūr' to symbolize overwhelming emotional crisis or chaotic separation.
Examples
The clamor of resurrection echoed through the quiet night.
A scene of tumultuous resurrection arose when the veil was lifted.
