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Qaidi

क़ैदी
said qai-dee
Meaning

A prisoner or captive.

How Iqbal uses it

The one held in qaid (captivity). The caged bird as qaidi is a recurring figure for the soul or nation longing to be free.

See it in the verse

Qaidi in Iqbal’s couplets

Aazad mujh ko kar de o qaid karne wale
Main be-zaban hun qaidi tu chhod kar dua le
Set me free, you who keep me caged; I am a voiceless captive, release me and earn a blessing.
Freedom · Justice
Related words
ARABIC

Qaid

Captivity, imprisonment, bondage, restraint.

PERSIAN

Zindaan

A prison or dungeon.

ARABIC

Asir

A captive or prisoner, especially one taken in war.

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