Word Meaning
हैदर-परस्तों
Haidar-paraston
hinoun (plural oblique)
Meaning
Devotees, followers, or worshippers of Hazrat Ali (Haider).
Detailed Meaning
The term refers to those devoted to Hazrat Ali, who bears the epithet 'Haider' (the Lion). In Ghalib's couplet, it represents ardent lovers and devotees whose inner spiritual fire or cool tears of passion can vanquish physical fire itself. It denotes profound devotion, courage, and spiritual steadfastness associated with Ali.
Etymology
Arabic 'Haider' (lion, epithet of Ali) + Persian suffix '-parast' (worshipper/devotee).
Usage
Commonly used in classical Urdu poetry to invoke the valor, spiritual supremacy, and protective aura of Hazrat Ali.
Examples
The courage of the devotees of Haider knows no retreat.
Fire itself turns to a cooling shower before the devotees of Haider.
Synonyms
अली-परस्तोंमुहिब्बान-ए-अलीअक़ीदतमंदों
Related Words
हैदरपरस्तहैदरीपरस्तिश