Arabic · noun · Character & Virtue
Istiqamat
इस्तिक़ामत
said is-ti-qaa-MAT
also written: istiqamat, istiqaamat, isteqamat
Meaning
Steadfastness and constancy; standing firm on the right course.
Literally: steadfastness, holding a straight and constant course
Usage & notes
Istiqamat is staying the course — unwavering constancy on the path one has chosen. Iqbal treats it as the partner of resolve: ambition and daring achieve nothing without the steadiness to persist through setbacks. He admires the self that does not bend with every wind, holding firm to its aim and its faith until the end.