Word Meaning
मोहकम
mohkam
hiadjective
Meaning
Firm, strong, fortified, well-established, or solid.
Detailed Meaning
In classical and philosophical Urdu verse, 'mohkam' denotes something robust, fortified, and enduring. In Iqbal's couplet, it describes the cultivation of the human self ('khudi'), which becomes inviolable and potent through knowledge and divine love. It conveys unshakeable moral and spiritual solidity.
Etymology
Arabic (ḥ-k-m), passive participle of 'aḥkama' (to make firm, secure, or precise).
Usage
Commonly employed in Urdu poetry to indicate unshakeable conviction, profound structural solidity, or fortified character.
Examples
a firm and unshakeable resolve
the fortified foundation of faith
Synonyms
मुस्तहकममज़बूतपुख़्ताउस्तवार
Related Words
हिकमतहुक्मइस्तेहकामहाकिम