himaaqat(f): foolishness

Description of himaaqat: Himaaqat is a feminine Urdu noun meaning folly, stupidity, foolishness, or an act of madness. Unlike mere ignorance, it implies a willful or repeated lapse in judgment, such as seeking advice from the uninformed. Differs from temporary errors by denoting persistent senselessness, like repeating mistakes instead of learning from them. In poetry, it evokes irony, as in "band ahkaam-e-aql mein rahna ye bhi ik nau ki himaqat hai," portraying blind