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1 Urdu ash'ar / shaayari (shers, couplets) containing the word:

qaael: convinced

1 / 1: qaael

shahr-vaalon ki mohabbat ka main qaael huun magar

main ne jis haath ko chooma

vahi khanjar nikla

i was convinced about the love

of those in my society

but, the hand that i sought to kiss

turned out to be a dagger

Ahmad Faraz (21)

shahr (12)

city

love

convinced

magar (25)

yet, but

haath (10)

hand

kiss

dagger

nikla (12)

turned out, came out

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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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