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3 Urdu couplets and shers with khilaaf

khilaaf(m): against, opposed

Description of khilaaf: Khilaaf is an Urdu word meaning "against," "opposed to," or "in conflict with," often denoting opposition, contradiction, or legal contention. Unlike muhaal , it specifically implies active resistance rather than mere infeasibility. Differs from dushmani by focusing on directional opposition without inherent personal animosity. In Urdu poetry, it evokes defiant love, as in verses where the heart stands khilaaf societal norms.

1 / 3: khilaaf

hain dalilen tere khilaaf magar

sochta hun teri

himaayat mein

there are arguments

made against you, but

i think

in your defense

Jaun Eliya (16)

dalilen (m) (1)

evidence, argument

khilaaf (m) (3)

against, opposed

magar (29)

yet, but

sochta (4)

think

himaayat (f) (1)

defense, support

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (146)

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2 / 3: khilaaf

tabl-o-alam hi paas hain apne na mulk-o-maal

ham se khilaaf ho ke

karegaa zamaana kya

we have only the drum and the banner

neither land nor wealth

what can the world do

by turning against us?

Haidar Ali Aatish (9)

tabl (m) (1)

drum

alam (m) (3)

flag, sail, pain, affliction

maal (m) (4)

treasure, goods

khilaaf (m) (3)

against, opposed

zamaana (m) (9)

world, age, days

3 / 3: khilaaf

hum aman chaahte hain magar zulm ke khilaaf

agar jang laazmi hai

to phir jang hi sahi

we desire peace

but by vanquishing tyranny

if what is needed is a fight

so be it…that fight is right

Sahir Ludhianvi (18)

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aman (m) (3)

peace

magar (29)

yet, but

zulm (m) (12)

cruelty, tyranny

khilaaf (m) (3)

against, opposed

jang (f) (3)

war, fight, struggle

laazmi (2)

necessary

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

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