No. 312 in Urdu
مقام
The Urdu word "مقام" means "place," "position," "status," or "rank" in English.
In a sentence
یہ ایک انتہائی خوبصورت مقام ہے۔
This is a very beautiful location.
In this sentence, 'مقام' refers to a physical place or location.
آپ کی محنت نے آپ کو ایک بہت بلند مقام دیا ہے۔
Your hard work has given you a very high standing.
Here, 'مقام' represents a social or professional rank or position.
یہ مقام اللہ تعالی کی طرف سے ہے۔
This status is from Allah Almighty.
In this context, 'مقام' is used to denote a spiritual or esteemed state or status.
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