Arabic · noun · Faith & Sacred History
Jibril
जिब्रील
said jib-reel
also written: Jibreel, Jibrail, Gabriel, jibreel, gabriel
Meaning
The archangel Gabriel, bearer of revelation to the prophets and the greatest of the angels.
Literally: (Hebrew origin) man of God
How Iqbal uses it
Iqbal's dialogue 'Jibril-o-Iblis' pits the obedient angel against the proud rebel over the meaning of freedom.
See it in the verse
Jibril in Iqbal’s couplets
Ishq dam-e-Jibreel ishq dam-e-Mustafa
Ishq Khuda ka Rasool ishq Khuda ka kalaam
Ishq Khuda ka Rasool ishq Khuda ka kalaam
Love is the breath of Gabriel, love the breath of the Prophet; love is the messenger of God, love is the Word of God.
Love · Aspiration
Khudi ho ilm se mohkam to ghairat-e-Jibril
Agar ho ishq se mohkam to soor-e-Israfil
Agar ho ishq se mohkam to soor-e-Israfil
A selfhood made firm by knowledge can rival the angel of revelation; a selfhood made firm by love can rival the trumpet that wakes the world.
Selfhood · Love · Action
Related words
ARABIC
Iblis
The fallen angel who refused to bow to Adam; the archetype of proud rebellion against God.
PERSIAN
Farishta
An angel, a being of light created by God to carry out His commands.
ARABIC
Wahi
Revelation; divine communication conveyed to a prophet.
ARABIC
Mikaeel
The archangel Michael, charged with provision and the forces of nature such as rain.
ARABIC
Wahy
Divine revelation as received by the prophets; the highest and infallible mode of God's communication.