1 Urdu couplets and shers with maqbool
maqbool: to be accepted, popular
Description of maqbool: Maqbool is an Urdu word meaning "acceptable," "approved," or "popular," often denoting something favored or in demand. Unlike "mufeed," which implies practical utility, maqbool emphasizes broad acceptance and appeal. Differs from "mashhoor," focused on fame, as maqbool highlights genuine popularity without notoriety. In Urdu poetry, like Ghalib's ghazals, it evokes a beloved's cherished status amid unrequited longing.
1 / 1: maqbool
sajde kisi ke dar pe
kiye ja raha huun main
whether accepted or not
it is a matter of fate
but at someone’s doorstep
i am prostrate in prayer
1971: Padma Shri
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