Word Meaning
नजफ़
Najaf
hiproper noun
Meaning
Najaf; a holy city in Iraq, burial site of Hazrat Ali.
Detailed Meaning
Najaf is a holy city in Iraq, renowned as the resting place of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth Caliph and first Shi'a Imam. In this couplet, it serves as an emblem of sacred pilgrimage and spiritual longing alongside the Kaaba (Haram). The poet expresses a desire to move beyond worldly confines toward this exalted sanctuary.
Etymology
Arabic نَجَف (najaf), meaning high ground, hill, or an elevated ridge above water.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, Najaf is invoked as a symbol of deep spiritual devotion, mystical gnosis, and reverence for Hazrat Ali.
Examples
The seeker journeyed toward the sacred dust of Najaf.
A heart drawn between the shrines of Najaf and Karbala.
Synonyms
नजफ़-ए-अशरफ़मशहद-ए-अलीदीयार-ए-अली
Related Words
हरमज़ियारततौफ़कर्बला