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

motabar: reliable, trustworthy

1 / 1: motabar

mera khuda mujhe bas itna motabar kar de

main jis makaan mein rehta hoon

usko ghar kar de

oh god, make me

a trustworthy person

and the house in which i live

make it my home

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makaan (5)

house

motabar (1)

reliable, trustworthy

Theme: Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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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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