Arabic · noun · Character & Virtue
Eesaar
ईसार
said ee-SAAR
also written: isar, ithaar, eesar
Meaning
Selfless sacrifice; preferring others' need above one's own.
Literally: From the root a-th-r: to give preference; choosing another over oneself.
Usage & notes
Eesaar is the highest reach of generosity, the self-giving Iqbal admires in the lover and the martyr who pours out their own portion for the sake of others.