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bahut qareeb hai 'muztar'

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bahut qareeb hai 'muztar'woh zindagi ka nizaam

nazar na aayega jab

koi bismil-o-qaatil

it is very near, muztar,

that system and order of life

when you will not see

any murderers or victims

Muztar Haidri (1)

zindagi (41)

life

qareeb (4)

near, close

nizaam (1)

order, system

nazar (30)

perspective, sight

bismil (2)

injured, victim, slain

qaatil (10)

murderer, assassin

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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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