Word Meaning
नमरूद
Namrūd
Meaning
Nimrod; a tyrannical king who claimed divinity and opposed Prophet Abraham.
Detailed Meaning
In Islamic and Semitic tradition, Namrud (Nimrod) was a despotic king of Babylon who proclaimed himself God and cast Prophet Ibrahim into fire. In this couplet, the poet invokes 'Namrud’s divinity' to satirize a cruel beloved or an unrewarding sovereign whose worship yields nothing beneficial. It serves as an archetype of ruthless arrogance, counterfeit godhead, and unrequited devotion.
Etymology
Arabic (نُمْرُود, Numrūd), ultimately from Biblical Hebrew Nimrod (נִמְרוֹד).
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, Namrud functions as a frequent talmeeḥ (allusion) denoting cruel arrogance, tyranny, and pseudo-divine unresponsiveness.
Examples
Was that the reign of Namrud, where fidelity brought no gain?
Even the blazing fire of Namrud turned into a garden.