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Persian · noun · Faith & Sacred History
Shauq-e-Shahaadat
शौक़-ए-शहादत
Meaning
The ardent desire for martyrdom.
Literally: longing for martyrdom
See it in the verse
Shauq-e-Shahaadat in Iqbal’s couplets
Mana ki teri deed ke qabil nahin hoon main
Tu mera shauq dekh mera intizar dekh
Granted, I am not yet worthy of the sight of you — but look at my longing, look at how I wait.
Humility · Love · Aspiration
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