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gar Doobnaa hi

1 / 1: Couplet

gar Doobnaa hi apna muqaddar hai to suno

Doobenge hum zaroor

magar naakhuda ke saath

if it is written that i must drown

then listen

i shall surely drown

but only with the captain

Kaifi Azmi (7)

muqaddar (m) (8)

fate, fortune

zaroor (m) (4)

forsure, surely

magar (25)

yet, but

naakhuda (m) (3)

boatman, navigator

Theme: Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Featured Themes

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (56)

Miscellany (44)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (113)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

Voice, Expression, & Language (76)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Friends, Family, & Community (135)

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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