Social and Socio-Ethnic Values in Urdu Proverbs and Idioms: A Research Study

اردو ضرب الامثال اور محاورہ میں معاشرتی وسماجی اقدار: ایک تحقیقی مطالعہ

Authors

  • Dr. Nazia Rahat Lecturer Urdu, University of Okar.
  • Dr. Waseem Abbas Gul Scholar GGC Dera Ghazi Khan.
  • M. Zeshan Akram Scholar BS-Urdu, GGC Dera Ghazi Khan.

Keywords:

Proverbs and Idioms, Social and Socio-Ethnic Values, Urdu Language

Abstract

Proverbs reflect the cultural, intellectual, and intellectual heritage of any society. They are not just a collection of words, but the essence of centuries of experience, intellectual insight, and public wisdom. Social, economic, and societal values ​​can also be seen prominently in the proverbs of the Urdu language. This article will examine in detail how proverbs of the Urdu language describe various aspects of life, such as morality, family system, economy, social relations, and the principles of justice.

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Published

2025-06-24

How to Cite

Rahat, D. N. ., Gul, D. W. A. ., & Akram, M. . Z. . (2025). Social and Socio-Ethnic Values in Urdu Proverbs and Idioms: A Research Study: اردو ضرب الامثال اور محاورہ میں معاشرتی وسماجی اقدار: ایک تحقیقی مطالعہ. Al Khadim Research Journal of Islamic Culture and Civilization, 6(2), 1–15. Retrieved from https://arjicc.com/index.php/arjicc/article/view/391