Arabic · noun · Faith & Sacred History

Lan-tarani

लन-तरानी
also written: Lantarani
Meaning

The Quranic words 'you shall not see Me'; idiomatically, bold or boastful speech.

Literally: Arabic lan tarani, 'thou shalt not see me' (Quran 7:143, God to Moses on Sinai).

Usage & notes

Iqbal daringly says that, small and bold as his heart is, he wishes to hear that same lan-tarani spoken to Moses, claiming Moses's own audacity in demanding the direct vision of God.