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woh log bahut

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woh log bahut khush-qismat thay

jo kaam ko

ishq samajhte thay

those are

most fortunate

who saw work

as their love

Faiz Ahmad Faiz (21)

kaam (m) (13)

work

samajhte (6)

understand, deem

khush-qismat (f) (1)

happy fated, fortunate

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Miscellany (44)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Voice, Expression, & Language (76)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (55)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (113)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (135)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

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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