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uTho ye manzar-e-shab-tab

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uTho ye manzar-e-shab-tab dekhne ke liye

ke neend shart naheen

khwaab dekhne ke liye

get up to witness

this shining scene of the night

as sleep is not needed

for one to dream

Irfan Siddiqi (4)

manzar (3)

sight, view, scene

neend (5)

sleep

shart (2)

condition, requirement

khwaab (14)

dream

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Miscellany (44)

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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