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abhi zinda hai ma meri

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abhi zinda hai ma meri mujhe kuchh bhi naheen hoga

main ghar se jab nikalta huun

dua bhi saath chalti hai

my mother is still alive

nothing bad can happen to me

whenever i leave the home

her blessings accompany me

Munawwar Rana (3)

2014: Sahitya Akademi

dua (11)

blessing, prayer

zinda (4)

alive

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Miscellany (44)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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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