قصہ (noun)

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪsə/
Arabic (قِصَّة), Persian (قصه), Urdu (قصہ), Punjabi (ਕਿੱਸਾ)

A tale, story, or narrative—often rooted in oral tradition and passed down through generations. A qissa carries emotional depth and cultural significance, frequently centering around themes of love, loss, heroism, mysticism, and moral reflection.