Arabic · noun · Faith & Sacred History

Naaqoos

नाक़ूस
said naa-qoos
also written: Naqoos,Naqus
Meaning

The bell or conch sounded in a church or temple to call worshippers.

Literally: bell, conch

Usage & notes

In Urdu poetry the naaqoos of the temple or church is paired with the azaan of the mosque to evoke the meeting of faiths.