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jannath(m): heaven

Description of jannath: Jannath is an Urdu word derived from Arabic, meaning "paradise" or "garden," referring to a celestial realm of eternal bliss, beauty, and divine reward in Islamic theology. Unlike earthly gardens, which fade with seasons, Jannath promises unending splendor and peace for the righteous. Differs from its Christian counterpart heaven by emphasizing lush gardens with rivers of milk, honey, and wine. In Urdu poetry, it evokes lovers' reunions amid eternal flowers.

1 / 1: jannath

usii ko kahte hain jannath usii ko dozakh bhi

vo zindagi jo haseenon

ke darmiyaan guzren

that is called heaven

that is also hell

life that is spent

among the beautiful

Jigar Moradabadi (13)

1959: Sahitya Akademi

dozakh (m) (4)

hell

jannath (m) (1)

heaven

guzren (m) (1)

spent

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