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1 Urdu couplets and shers with ikhlaas

ikhlaas(m): sincerity

Description of ikhlaas: Ikhlaas is an Arabic word meaning sincerity, purity of intention, or devotion, especially in worship, denoting wholehearted dedication without pretense or ulterior motives. Unlike superficial actions driven by show, ikhlaas stems from inner conviction alone. Differs from mere ritual by emphasizing unadulterated faith free from hypocrisy. In poetry, Rumi invokes ikhlaas as the soul's pure flame illuminating divine love.

1 / 1: ikhlaas

tum takalluf ko bhi ikhlaas samajhte ho 'faraz'

dost hota nahin

har haath milaane waala

you mistake a gesture of formality

for sincere affection, 'faraz'

not every one who shakes your hand

is a friend

Ahmad Faraz (21)

takalluf (m) (3)

formality

ikhlaas (m) (1)

sincerity

samajhte (6)

understand, deem

dost (m) (9)

friend

haath (m) (12)

hand

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