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zamaana aql ko samjha hua hai

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zamaana aql ko samjha hua hai mishal-e-raah

kise khabar ki junoon bhi hai

saahib-e-idraak

the world always considered

intellect to be the guiding light

who knew that passion

can also inform and enlighten

Allama Iqbal (28)

world, age, days

aql (6)

reason, intellect

understand

beacon, streetlight

raah (23)

street, path

news, awareness

passion, madness

ruler, authority

perception, enlightenment

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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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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