Arabic · noun · Character & Virtue
Insaaniyat
इंसानियत
said in-saa-ni-yat
also written: Insaniyat
Meaning
Humanity, humaneness, the quality of being truly human.
Literally: humanity; humaneness
Usage & notes
Insaaniyat is humanity, both the human race and the quality of being humane. Iqbal appeals to a brotherhood of all human beings that cuts across race, colour, and country, grounding it in the unity of God rather than in mere sentiment. He attacks whatever degrades the human person, from racism to exploitation, as an offence against insaaniyat.
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Murawwat
Considerateness, humane civility, fellow-feeling and decency.
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Sharaafat
Nobility, gentility, refined decency of character.
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Insaan
A human being; man as a moral and spiritual creature.
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Bani-Aadam
Humankind; the children of Adam, the whole human family.
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Ittehaad
Unity, union, concord, solidarity.
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Insan
A human being; a person, mankind considered as an individual.