Persian · noun · Spirit & the Divine

But-shikan

बुत-शिकन

Meaning

An idol-breaker; one who shatters false gods, literally or spiritually.

Literally: lit. idol-breaking

Usage & notes

Iqbal celebrates the iconoclast spirit of Abraham who smashes idols of the age.

Related words

An idol; metaphorically, a beautiful beloved.

An idolater; one who worships idols.