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nishaan-e-mard-e-momin

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nishaan-e-mard-e-momin ba too goyam

choon marg aayad

tabassum bar lab-e-ost

what is the sign

of a person of learning?

when death comes,

has a smile on the lips

Allama Iqbal (28)

nishaan (3)

sign, river, mark

mard (4)

man, men

momin (2)

religious, pious

marg (2)

death

tabassum (4)

smile

lab (19)

lip, lips

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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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