Word Meaning
राज़िक़
raaziq
Meaning
Provider, sustainer; one who bestows daily sustenance, an epithet of God.
Detailed Meaning
In Islamic theology and classical Urdu poetry, 'Raziq' denotes the one who provides livelihood and sustenance, typically signifying God. In the context of this couplet, recognizing one's true Provider elevates a person beyond the need to fawn over earthly monarchs. It emphasizes that reliance on God makes kings like Dara and Jamshid seem like mere beggars in comparison.
Etymology
Arabic, from the triconsonantal root r-z-q (ر-ز-ق), meaning 'to grant sustenance' or 'to provide livelihood'.
Usage
Commonly used in Sufi, philosophical, and didactic poetry to contrast divine self-sufficiency with the humiliation of relying on worldly rulers.
Examples
He who trusts the true Sustainer bows before no king.
Every creature seeks its daily bread from the supreme Provider.