Arabic · noun · Nation, Faith & Society
Dar-Ul-Khilafat
दार-उल-ख़िलाफ़त
said DAA-rul-khi-LAA-fat
also written: dar-ul-khilafat, darul khilafat, daarulkhilafat
Meaning
The seat of the caliphate; the imperial capital city.
Literally: Abode of the caliphate.
See it in the verse
Dar-Ul-Khilafat in Iqbal’s couplets
Uthho meri duniya ke ghareebon ko jaga do
Kakh-e-umara ke dar-o-deewar hila do
Kakh-e-umara ke dar-o-deewar hila do
Rise, and awaken the poor of my world — shake the doors and the walls of the mansions of the privileged.
Justice · Action
Ishq ki tegh-e-jigar-dar uda li kis ne
Ilm ke haath mein khali hai niyam ai saqi
Ilm ke haath mein khali hai niyam ai saqi
Who has carried off love's brave, heart-piercing sword? Knowledge holds only an empty scabbard now.
Love · Action · Courage