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

afvaah: rumor

1 / 1: afvaah

bas tere aane ki ik afvaah ka aisa asar

kaise kaise log thay beemaar

achchhe ho gaye

just the rumour of your arrival

had such an effect

all sorts of sick people

got cured instantly

Nomaan Shauque (1)

afvaah (1)

rumor

asar (7)

effect, impact

log (9)

people

beemaar (2)

sick

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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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