शबाब

Meaning

Youth, prime of life, adolescence, or youthful vigor.

Detailed Meaning

Shabab denotes youth, vitality, and the prime bloom of life. In this couplet from Iqbal, 'ahad-e-shabab' (the age of youth) signifies the fresh vigor, intense passion, and emotional ecstasy infused into the poet's melody by the ambiance of Cordoba. It symbolizes both an era of life and a state of intense, creative spiritual energy.

Etymology

Arabic root sh-b-b (ش-ب-ب), associated with becoming youthful, growing up, or bursting forth.

Usage

In Urdu ghazal, 'shabab' commonly pairs with 'husn' (beauty) to evoke the fleeting, intoxicating zenith of mortal allure and passionate longing.

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