Word Meaning
रूहुल-क़ुदूस
Rūh-ul-Qudus
hinoun (proper compound)
Meaning
The Holy Spirit; the archangel Gabriel (Jibril).
Detailed Meaning
Literally translating to 'The Holy Spirit', it is an Islamic title commonly referring to the archangel Gabriel (Jibril). In the context of this couplet, it is invoked to show extreme spiritual supremacy, claiming that even such an elevated angel is merely a humble gatekeeper at the speaker's threshold.
Etymology
Arabic: 'Rūh' (spirit/soul) + 'al-Qudus' (the holy/sacred).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it is frequently used as a metaphor for divine revelation, supreme purity, or the inspiring force behind prophetic and miraculous speech.
Examples
even Gabriel seems humble before divine love
the breath of the Holy Spirit reviving the dead
Synonyms
जिब्राईलरूहुल-अमीन
Related Words
तक़द्दुसक़ुदसीफ़रिश्ताजिब्रील