Word Meaning
मो'तक़िद
Mu'taqid
Meaning
A believer, devotee, follower, or one who holds firm faith.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu, 'mu'taqid' denotes a believer, faithful disciple, or firm adherent to a doctrine or spiritual path. In this couplet, it describes the faqeeri stance where the poet-dervish declares steadfast devotion solely to the humble felt cap of poverty rather than bowing to a monarch's crown. It represents spiritual conviction in ascetic self-respect over worldly power.
Etymology
Arabic (مُعْتَقِد), active participle of Form VIII from the triconsonantal root ع-ق-د (ʿ-q-d), meaning 'to knot, tie, hold firmly in belief'.
Usage
In classical ghazal, it is frequently used to describe sincere discipleship or steadfast fidelity to spiritual poverty (faqr) in contrast to worldly sycophancy.
Examples
a sincere devotee of the master
one who believes firmly in the path of truth