Word Meaning
सुलैमाँ
Sulaimaan
hiproper noun
Meaning
Prophet Solomon, renowned for his vast dominion, wisdom, and majesty.
Detailed Meaning
In Islamic tradition and Persian-Urdu poetry, Sulaiman (Solomon) represents supreme regal dominion and wisdom, ruling over winds, jinn, and animals. In this couplet, his unmatched majesty is contrasted with a frail creature like an ant (mor) to warn that pride is foolish before absolute reality.
Etymology
Arabic Sulaymān (سُلَيْمَان), from Biblical Hebrew Shelomoh (שְׁלֹמֹה)
Usage
Sulaiman is frequently paired with 'mor' (the ant) in ghazals to contrast supreme earthly majesty with humility and insignificance.
Examples
Even the throne of Sulaiman passed into the wind.
A humble ant spoke truth before Sulaiman.
Synonyms
सुलैमानशाह-ए-सुलैमान
Related Words
तख़्त-ए-सुलैमाँमोरहुदहुदखातिम