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aye noor-e-jaan-o-deeda

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aye noor-e-jaan-o-deeda tere intezaar mein

muddat huyi palak se palak

aashna naheen

o radiance of my soul and sight,

while longing for you

my eyes haven't closed

in ages

Wali Dakni (9)

noor (10)

light, radiance

jaan (15)

life, strength / beloved

deeda (4)

eyes, sight

intezaar (20)

waiting

muddat (5)

period, duration

palak (1)

eyelid

aashna (6)

familiar, friend, beloved

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Featured Themes

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Miscellany (44)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

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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