Word Meaning
मुनाजात
munājāt
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
Fervent prayer, whispered supplication, or private communion with God.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry and Sufi tradition, 'munājāt' denotes an intimate, confidential conversation or heartfelt prayer addressed to the Divine. In this couplet, it represents the solemn moment of sacred devotion directed towards the Qibla, set in playful balance against the ecstasy of the tavern.
Etymology
Arabic مُنَاجَاة (munājāh), verbal noun from the root n-j-w, signifying private or confidential conversation.
Usage
Often used in ghazal and masnavi to convey humble spiritual intimacy or to contrast pious devotion with the uninhibited spirit of the tavern.
Examples
My silent tears became a fervent prayer.
At dawn, the heart found peace in whispered supplication.
Synonyms
दुआइल्तिजाप्रार्थना
Related Words
इबादतनियाज़क़िबला