इश्क़ भी हो हिजाब में हुस्न भी हो हिजाब में
या तो ख़ुद आश्कार हो या मुझे आश्कार कर
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning
Whether love is in the veil, or beauty is in the veil, either reveal yourself, or reveal me.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the universal dilemma of concealed beauty and emotion. Allama Iqbal suggests that whether the love itself or the lover's beauty is hidden, a revelation is inevitable. He challenges the beloved, asking them to either reveal their true self, or force the poet to reveal his deepest feelings. It is a powerful plea for truth and openness!