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aankhen khuda ne di hain

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aankhen khuda ne di hain to dekhenge husn-e-yaar

kab tak naqaab

rukh se uThaayi na jaayegi

god has given us eyes

to view the beauty of the beloved

how long will the veil

not be lifted from the face

Jaleel Manikpuri (11)

aankhen (7)

eyes

khuda (30)

god

husn (19)

beauty

yaar (19)

friend, beloved

naqaab (5)

face veil

rukh (13)

face, direction

Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Miscellany (44)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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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