Word Meaning
मक्का
Makka
hinoun
Meaning
Mecca; the holiest city in Islam and site of pilgrimage.
Detailed Meaning
Mecca is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba, the focal point of Islamic prayer and the Hajj pilgrimage. In Urdu poetic tradition, it represents the pinnacle of ritual observance and external devotion. In this couplet, visiting Mecca serves as an example of an outward holy journey that failed to bring about genuine inward transformation.
Etymology
Arabic (مَكَّة / Makkah)
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, Mecca is often contrasted with the temple (dair) or the tavern (maikhana) to distinguish outward ritual from inward spiritual longing.
Examples
What benefit is the journey to Mecca if the heart remains unchanged?
He searched for truth on the path to Mecca.
Synonyms
मक्का मुअज़्ज़माबक्काहरम
Related Words
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