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khulti thee ghar ki khiDkiyaan masjid ke sahn mein

us lalarukh ne

kitne namaazi bana diye

the windows of her house

opened into the mosque's courtyard

the rose-cheeked maiden made

worshippers of countless souls

Anonymous

khiDkiyaan (f) (1)

windows

masjid (m) (8)

mosque

lalarukh (1)

tulip-faced, rosy-cheeked

namaazi (2)

devotee, worshipper

Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (114)

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Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (120)

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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