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zaalim ko jo na roke

1 / 1: Couplet

zaalim ko jo na roke woh shaamil hai zulm mein

qaatil ko jo na Toke

woh qaatil ke saath hai

one who doesn't stop a tyrant

is guilty of tyranny also

one who doesn't stop the murderer

is an accomplice in the murder too

Sahir Ludhianvi (18)

1971: Padma Shri

2013: Commemorative Stamp India

zaalim (m) (8)

oppressor, tyrant

roke (2)

stop

shaamil (m) (3)

tobepresent

zulm (m) (12)

cruelty, tyranny

qaatil (m) (10)

murderer, assassin

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

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Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Friends, Family, & Community (137)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (108)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (77)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (117)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (39)

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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