Persian · noun · Faith & Sacred History
Farishta
फ़रिश्ता
said fa-rish-ta
also written: Malak,Farishtah
Meaning
An angel, a being of light created by God to carry out His commands.
Literally: messenger, angel
Usage & notes
In Iqbal the angels appear as obedient beings of light, often contrasted with the striving, self-making human.