Word Meaning
हक़
haq
hinoun
Meaning
God, the Ultimate Truth, or a right; here, God.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'haq' signifies right, justice, truth, and frequently the Divine Reality or God Himself (Al-Haqq). In this couplet, it functions as a subject referring directly to God in the funerary prayer 'Haq maghfirat kare' (May God grant forgiveness). It blends the solemnity of Islamic prayer with deep personal affection for the departed soul.
Etymology
Arabic root ḥ-q-q (ح-ق-ق), meaning established, real, true, or due; Al-Haqq is one of the ninety-nine names of God.
Usage
Commonly invoked in ghazals both as a theological name for God and as an emblem of unyielding truth or justice.
Examples
May Haq shower mercy upon the suffering soul.
Speaking the haq remained his sole creed.
Synonyms
ख़ुदासत्यपरवरदिगारइंसाफ़
Related Words
हक़ीक़तहक़-तआलाना-हक़हक़-परस्त