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dekhun to jurm

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dekhun to jurm aur, na dekhun to kufr

ab kya kahun

jamal-e-rukh-e-fitnagar ko mein

it is a crime if i see

lacking in grace if i don’t

what shall i call this

beautiful, mischievous face

Panna Laal Noor (1)

rukh (13)

face, direction

jurm (4)

crime

kufr (3)

ungrateful, impious

fitnagar (1)

mischievous, playful

Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Miscellany (44)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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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