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This is such an amazing initiative! This is a great collection of Urdu poetry which has been made accessible to everybody.

— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

ye adaayen, ye ishaare

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ye adaayen, ye ishaare ye haseen qaul-o-qaraar

kitne aadaab ke parde

mein hai inkaar ki baat

these manners, these gestures

these beautiful words and promises

how a refusal is hidden

behind these layers of etiquette

Khalid Yusuf (1)

inkaar (6)

rejection, refusal

ishaare (2)

signs, gestures

haseen (10)

beautiful

aadaab (1)

etiquette, greetings

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Miscellany (44)

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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