Meaning
Wealth, affluence; the state of being rich.
How Iqbal uses it
The condition of riches, frequently set against gharibi (poverty) in verse that weighs material abundance against spiritual worth.
See it in the verse
Ameeri in Iqbal’s couplets
Mera tariq amiri nahin faqiri hai
Khudi na bech ghareebi mein naam paida kar
Khudi na bech ghareebi mein naam paida kar
My way is not wealth but inner sufficiency — do not sell your selfhood; earn your name even in poverty.
Selfhood · Freedom · Courage
Mera tariq amiri nahin faqiri hai
Khudi na bech gharibi mein nam paida kar
Khudi na bech gharibi mein nam paida kar
My way is not wealth but a chosen poverty; do not sell your selfhood, make your name even in want.
Selfhood · Courage · Humility