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zulm sahte rahe shukr karte rahe

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zulm sahte rahe shukr karte rahe aaye lab tak na ye dastaan aaj tak

mujh ko hairat rahi anjuman mein tere

kyun hain khaamosh ahl-e-zabaan aaj tak

enduring oppression, offering thanks

till now, the tale has not been told

i wonder why, in your assembly

the eloquent ones remain mute

Akhtar Ansari Akbarabadi (6)

zulm (12)

cruelty, tyranny

gratitude, thanks

lab (19)

lip, lips

story

awe, wonder

gathering, assembly

silent, silence

ahl (4)

people

language, tongue

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Featured Themes

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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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