Persian · noun · Nation, Faith & Society
Hukm-nama
हुक्मनामा
said hukm-NAA-ma
also written: hukmnama, hukumnama
Meaning
A written order or mandate; a document conveying an official command.
Literally: writ of command
See it in the verse
Hukm-nama in Iqbal’s couplets
Bagh-e-bahisht se mujhe hukm-e-safar diya tha kyun
Kaar-e-jahan daraz hai ab mera intzar kar
Kaar-e-jahan daraz hai ab mera intzar kar
Why did You order me out of the garden of paradise? The work of the world is long now — so wait for me.
Selfhood · Aspiration · Courage
Baagh-e-bahisht se mujhe hukm-e-safar diya tha kyun
Kaar-e-jahan daraaz hai ab mera intezaar kar
Kaar-e-jahan daraaz hai ab mera intezaar kar
Why was I given the command to depart the garden of paradise? The work of the world is long now — so wait for me.
Action · Aspiration · Restlessness