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1 Urdu couplets and shers with aabla

aabla(m): blister, blemish

Description of aabla: AABLA stands for the All Africa Business Leaders Awards, Africa's largest single-business awards program held in partnership with CNBC Africa. Unlike general business conferences, AABLA specifically recognizes and honors exceptional leaders who have driven innovation and impact across African industries. Differs from regional awards by celebrating excellence across the entire African continent rather than individual countries. The program showcases visionary leadership through prestigious ceremonies featuring fine dining, networking, and recognition

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chalta rahe jo aabla-paayi ke baavajud

manzil ka mustahiq

vahi sahraa-navard hai

he who keeps walking

despite blistered feet

that desert-wanderer is truly

deserving of the destination

Murtaza Barlas (1)

aabla (m) (1)

blister, blemish

baavajud (m) (1)

despite

manzil (f) (24)

goal, destination

mustahiq (m) (3)

worthy, deserving

sahraa (m) (5)

wilderness, desert

navard (m) (1)

wanderer

Theme: Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Miscellany (44)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

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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aabla(m): blister, blemish

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