Word Meaning
फ़ुक़रा
fuqrā
Meaning
Dervishes, ascetics, or impoverished mendicants; plural form of faqir.
Detailed Meaning
'Fuqra' is the Arabic broken plural of 'faqir', signifying mystics, wandering dervishes, or destitute ascetics who have renounced worldly wealth. In Mir Taqi Mir's couplet, it refers to the assembly of humble dervishes whose simple mat (saf) is rolled up with reverence. It highlights spiritual dignity in material poverty.
Etymology
Arabic, plural of 'faqir' (فَقِير), from the triconsonantal root f-q-r (ف-ق-ر) relating to poverty or need.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, 'fuqra' is elevated as a symbol of spiritual majesty (faqr) contrasting sharply with earthly rulers and material pride.
Examples
The assembly of fuqra has no desire for worldly thrones.
Respect the fuqra who seek only divine truth.