Published by Hachette, on Amazon.in and in bookstores across India.

This is such an amazing initiative! This is a great collection of Urdu poetry which has been made accessible to everybody.

— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

1 Urdu couplets and shers with sufiyo

sufiyo(m): mystics

Description of sufiyo: Sufiyo is an Urdu term derived from "Sufi," referring to a practitioner of Sufism, the mystical dimension of Islam that emphasizes direct personal experience of divine love, spiritual purification, and asceticism. Unlike orthodox Islamic practices focused on legalistic adherence to sharia, Sufiyo seek inner transformation through rituals like dhikr and devotion to spiritual guides. Differs from mainstream Sunni or Shia traditions by prioritizing intuitive, emotional union with God over rational

1 / 1: sufiyo

fasl-e-bahaar aai peeyo sufiyo sharaab

bas ho chuki namaaz

musalla uThaayiye

springtime has arrived,

mystics, drink some wine

prayers are over,

roll up the prayer-carpet

Haidar Ali Aatish (6)

fasl (m) (4)

crop, season

bahaar (f) (12)

spring

sufiyo (m) (1)

mystics

sharaab (m) (14)

wine, liquor, drink

namaaz (m) (5)

(muslim) prayers, worship

musalla (m) (2)

prayer-carpet

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

4.0K

Featured Themes

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Miscellany (44)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

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.

Quick Links

sufiyo(m): mystics

Featured Shaayars

See All Shaayars

Featured Themes