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koi ye shaikh se poochhe

1 / 1: Couplet

koi ye shaikh se poochhe ki band kar aankhen

muraaqabe mein

bata subh-o-shaam kya dekha

someone ask the holy man

as to what he saw

when he closed his eyes

in meditation from dawn to dusk

Shah Naseer (7)

shaikh (5)

holy man, scholar

aankhen (7)

eyes

muraaqabe (1)

in meditation

bata (9)

speak, tell

subh (7)

morning, dawn

shaam (20)

evening

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Featured Themes

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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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