Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Munificence and Affability

Munificence (Sakhawat) and Affability (Murawwat) is the new topic started by Hazrat Shaikh Hakim Muhammed Kalimullah Sahab (DB). As usual the conversation will flow in various directions beginning with these two desirable qualities.

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Munificent
adjective
1.
extremely liberal in giving; very generous.
2.
characterized by great generosity: a munificent bequest.
 
Affable
adjective
1.
pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman.
2.
showing warmth and friendliness; benign; pleasant: an affable smile.
 
Unfortunately the latter word does not serve the purpose required by original Urdu word Murawwat but for the time being we shall compromise on it.