Arabic · noun · Love & Longing

Ishtiyaaq

इश्तियाक़
also written: Ishtiaq, Ishtiyaq
Meaning

Ardent longing and eager yearning for the beloved.

Literally: intense desire, craving

Usage & notes

The high-keyed longing that strains toward its object; in Iqbal it rises naturally from the beloved to the yearning for union with the Divine.