اللہ کو پیارا ہو جانا
Allah ko pyara ho jana
The phrase 'rest in peace' in Urdu is اللہ کو پیارا ہو جانا (Allah ko pyara ho jana).
This phrase is used to express the sentiment of 'rest in peace' when a person has passed away.
Meaning: blessing or expression of hope (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The literal meaning of اللہ کو پیارا ہو جانا is 'to become dear to Allah'.
How do you pronounce it?
Allah ko pyara ho jana
When do people say it?
This expression is rooted in Islamic tradition, emphasizing the deceased's relationship with God.
Did you know?
- The word کو, meaning 'to', traces its ancient roots back to the Sanskrit word for 'armpit'. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from 'in the armpit' to 'at the side' and finally to 'towards'.
- The word پیارا in the phrase is a relative of the Sanskrit word پری (priya), which means 'beloved' or 'dear'.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries اللہ, جانا, پیارا, کو, CC BY-SA 4.0.
