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andhe kuen mein baandh ke

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andhe kuen mein baandh ke rakkha yaqeen hai

haan tera yaqeen, tera yaqeen,

tera yaqeen hai

your faith has confined you

to a deep, dark well

yes, your faith, your faith it is

indeed your faith

Syed Shahed (6)

yaqeen (10)

faith, belief

baandh (2)

imprisoned, confined

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Miscellany (44)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

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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