Word Meaning
यक़ीं
yaqīn
hinoun
Meaning
Certainty, firm belief, conviction, or unshakeable faith.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetics, 'yaqīn' denotes unwavering faith, deep conviction, and certainty of truth as opposed to rational skepticism or doubt. In this couplet, it represents spiritual certitude whose infirmity cannot be cured merely through acute philosophical dialectics.
Etymology
Arabic (یَقِین / yaqīn), meaning certainty, firm knowledge, or certitude.
Usage
In classical ghazal, it is frequently contrasted with 'gumān' (doubt or fancy) to represent spiritual truth transcending mere intellect.
Examples
Light of certainty brightened the wandering soul.
Higher than mere conjecture lies the realm of certainty.
Synonyms
ईमानभरोसाविश्वासए'तमाद
Related Words
यक़ीनयक़ीननऐतिकाद