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shikwa-e-zulmat-e-shab se to

1 / 1: Couplet

shikwa-e-zulmat-e-shab se to kaheen behtar tha

apne hisse ki koi

shama jalaate jaate

rather than this complaint against

the darkness of the night

it would've been better to

have lit a lamp on your way out

Ahmad Faraz (22)

shikwa (m) (4)

complaint

zulmat (f) (3)

darkness

shab (f) (17)

evening, night

behtar (6)

better

hisse (m) (4)

accounts

shama (m) (6)

lamp, candle, wax

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (64)

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Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Love, Passion, and Longing (121)

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

Friends, Family, & Community (148)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (64)

Voice, Expression, & Language (82)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (73)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (38)

Nature, World & Universe (52)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (122)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (56)

Time, Life & Learning (133)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (61)

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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