Arabic · noun · Character & Virtue

Istiqamat

इस्तिक़ामत
said is-ti-QAA-mat
also written: istiqamah
Meaning

Steadfastness; unwavering constancy in faith and on the straight path, prized above miracle-working.

Literally: uprightness, steadfastness

Usage & notes

Iqbal exalts steadfast constancy, the firm uprightness of the self that holds its course against every storm.