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Part 01 - Basic Words for Emotions and Feelings

1. Happy

  • Definition: Feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy.

  • Example:
    True happiness is found in the remembrance of Allah and following His guidance, as He says, "Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest." (Quran 13:28)

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: خوش (Khush)

      • (Allah ki yaad aur us ki hidayat par amal karne se haqeeqi khushi milti hai, jaisay Allah farmata hai: 'Allah ki yaad mein dil sukoon paate hain.')

2. Sad

  • Definition: Feeling sorrowful, unhappy, or distressed.

  • Example:
    When facing trials and difficulties, remember the words of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), "Whoever is afflicted by a hardship, let them remember that Allah is with those who are patient." (Sahih Bukhari)

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: غمگین (Ghamgeen)

      • (Jab mushkilat aayein to sabr aur Allah ke saath yaqeen rakho, jaisa ke Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) ne farmaya: 'Jo shakhs museebat mein mubtala ho, use yaad rakhna chahiye ke Allah sabr karne walon ke saath hai.')

3. Angry

  • Definition: Feeling strong displeasure or annoyance.

  • Example:
    Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "When one of you is angry, let him be silent, for anger is from Shaytan." (Sunan Ibn Majah)

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: غصہ (Ghussa)

      • (Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) ne farmaya: 'Jab tum ghussay mein ho to khamosh raho, kyun ke ghussa Shaytan se hai.')

4. Excited

  • Definition: Feeling eager, enthusiastic, or full of energy about something.

  • Example:
    The excitement of standing in prayer, especially at night during Tahajjud, brings a peace and connection to Allah like nothing else.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: پرجوش (Purjosh)

      • (Namaz Tahajjud mein Allah ke saath qurbat aur sukoon ka jo ehsaas hota hai, woh duniya ki kisi cheez se kam nahi.)

5. Surprised

  • Definition: Feeling or showing shock, amazement, or astonishment.

  • Example:
    The greatest surprise in life is the mercy and forgiveness of Allah, which is beyond human comprehension.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: حیران (Hairaan)

      • (Allah ki rahmat aur maghfirat sab se badi hairat hai, jo insaan ki samajh se baalaatir hai.)

6. Fearful

  • Definition: Feeling afraid or worried about something bad happening.

  • Example:
    When facing the unknown, remember that fear is natural, but trust in Allah’s plan and have tawakkul (reliance) on Him.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: خوفزدہ (Khaufzada)

      • (Jab aap ko khauf mehsoos ho, to yaad rakho ke Allah ki taqdeer sab se behtar hai, aur Allah par tawakkul karo.)