atfal(m): children, plural of tifl

Description of atfal: The Urdu word atfal means children or youth, specifically referring to young boys in Islamic contexts. Unlike the English term "children," atfal carries cultural and religious significance within Muslim communities. Differs from general Arabic words for youth, atfal emphasizes the formative developmental stage requiring spiritual guidance. In literary and poetic usage, atfal evokes innocence, potential, and the responsibility of elders to nurture future generations with faith and knowledge.