Word Meaning
हदीस
hadees
Meaning
A tale, discourse, narrative, or story; an account of something.
Detailed Meaning
In Arabic and Urdu lexicography, 'hadees' fundamentally denotes speech, conversation, story, or a recent occurrence, though in religious tradition it refers to the sayings of the Prophet. In classical poetry, it is frequently employed in its broader literary sense of an account, narrative, or tale. In this couplet, 'hadees-e-zulf' signifies the elaborate story or discourse regarding the beloved's fragrant tresses.
Etymology
Arabic (حَدِيث), derived from the root ḥ-d-th (to happen, be new, speak).
Usage
In ghazals, poets deliberately invoke 'hadees' to invest their personal romantic narratives (like 'hadees-e-dil' or 'hadees-e-zulf') with sacred weight and literary gravity.
Examples
Reciting the narrative of grief
The tale of longing remains untold