Word Meaning
फ़राबी
Fārābī
Meaning
Al-Farabi, the celebrated Muslim philosopher representing pure intellect and philosophy
Detailed Meaning
Refers to Abu Nasr al-Farabi (c. 872–950), one of the greatest philosophers and logicians of the Islamic Golden Age, historically designated 'The Second Teacher' after Aristotle. In Urdu poetry, particularly in the verse of Allama Iqbal, Farabi embodies dry rational intellection and rigorous philosophical speculation. In this couplet, his intellectual bewilderment is contrasted with the ecstatic mystical passion of Jalaluddin Rumi.
Etymology
Arabic nisba from Farab (an ancient city in modern Kazakhstan, denoting geographical origin).
Usage
Used in classical and modern Urdu poetry as a classic symbol of purely rationalist philosophy set against intuitive mystical love.
Examples
intellect bound by Farabi's thought
wonder of Farabi