No. 784 in Urdu
علم
The Urdu word "علم" means "knowledge" or "science" in English.
In a sentence
علم ایک طاقتور ہتھیار ہے۔
Knowledge is a powerful weapon.
In this sentence, 'علم' signifies the concept of knowledge or awareness as a tool for power.
وہ حصولِ علم کے لیے بہت محنت کرتا ہے۔
He works very hard to acquire knowledge.
Here, 'علم' refers to the acquisition and pursuit of education and understanding.
علم کی روشنی انسان کے ذہن کو روشن کرتی ہے۔
The light of knowledge enlightens the human mind.
In this context, 'علم' is depicted as a metaphorical light that represents enlightenment and wisdom.
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