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This is such an amazing initiative! This is a great collection of Urdu poetry which has been made accessible to everybody.

— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

ik safina hai

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ik safina hai teri yaad, agar

ik samundar hai

meri tanhaai

a boat it is

the memory of you, if

my loneliness

is an ocean

Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi (4)

safina (2)

boat

yaad (34)

memory, remember

samundar (5)

sea, ocean

tanhaai (11)

solitude, loneliness

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

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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