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khauf-e-dozakh se kabhi

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khauf-e-dozakh se kabhi khwaahish-e-jannat se kabhi

mujh ko is tarz-e-ibaadat pe

hansi aati hai

sometimes fearing hell

sometimes desiring heaven

this manner of worship

makes me laugh

Arzoo Lakhnavi (9)

fear, terror

hell

kabhi (25)

on occasion

desire, aspiration

heaven

tarz (3)

style, manner

worship

laugh

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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Featured Themes

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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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