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darwaaza go khula hai

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darwaaza go khula hai ijaabat ka, par 'hasan'

ham kis kis aarzoo ko

khuda se talab karein

the door to divine approval

maybe open, 'hasan'

but how many desires

should we ask of god to grant?

Meer Hasan (3)

darwaaza (4)

door

ijaabat (1)

acceptance

par (15)

wings, feathers / upon

aarzoo (17)

desire

khuda (30)

god

talab (6)

demand, desire, wish

Theme: Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Featured Themes

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Alfaaz Ki Mehfil is a curated space for timeless poetry celebrating words, emotions, and the enduring beauty of expression. From classic Urdu couplets to modern reflections, it brings together generations of poetic voices that speak of love, longing, hope, and the human soul.

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