Urdu Dictionary

Arabic · noun (f.) · Mind & Knowledge

Iste'daad

इस्तेदाद

also written: Istidad

Meaning

Aptitude, capacity, natural ability.

See it in the verse

Iste'daad in Iqbal’s couplets

Asar kare na kare, sun to le miri faryad
Nahin hai daad ka talib ye banda-e-azad

Whether it has an effect or not — at least hear my plea. This free soul is not asking for any applause.

Freedom · Courage · Selfhood

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