Adil Farooqui

Adil Farooqui was an Urdu poet whose name is remembered in connection with the tradition of ghazal writing. His choice of the pen name “Adil,” meaning just or fair, reflected a sense of balance and integrity that also appeared in his poetry.

While detailed biographical information about his life, works, and career is not widely available, he is associated with Urdu literary circles and gatherings where his verses were appreciated. His poetry, in line with the classical tradition, carried themes of love, longing, and reflection.

Because of the limited documentation, only fragments of his literary presence survive today. Yet his name remains among those who kept alive the cultural and poetic spirit of Urdu literature in his time.