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

ushshaaq: lovers (plural of aashiq)

1 / 1: ushshaaq

dil-e-ushshaaq kyun na ho raushan

jab khayaal-e-sanam

charaagh hua

why wouldn't

the lovers' hearts be radiant

when the thought of the beloved

lights up like a flame

Wali Dakni (9)

dil (101)

heart

ushshaaq (1)

lovers (plural of aashiq)

raushan (5)

brightness, light up

khayaal (14)

thoughts

sanam (4)

beloved, idol

charaagh (14)

lamp, light, flame

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Featured Themes

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Miscellany (44)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

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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ushshaaq: lovers (plural of aashiq)

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