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koi to sheher-e-tazabzub ke

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koi to sheher-e-tazabzub ke saakinon se kahe

na ho yaqeen to phir

mojza na maange koi

go tell the dwellers of

this city of skepticism

those who don't believe

shouldn't expect miracles either

Iftikhar Arif (2)

sheher (4)

city

tazabzub (1)

uncertainty, skepticism

saakinon (1)

dwellers

yaqeen (10)

faith, belief

mojza (1)

miracle

maange (1)

to ask for

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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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