Urdu poetry is a timeless art that intricately blends history, emotion, and intellect into a rich tapestry of expression. From lyrical ghazals and narrative masnavis to profound nazms and evocative rubaiyat, it captures diverse human experiences—love, loss, philosophy, and the mind’s complexities.
Born from the fusion of Persian, Arabic, Turkish, and local languages in the Indian subcontinent, it flourished under royal patronage and poets like Mir Taqi Mir, and Mirza Ghalib. Its verses stir deep emotions and inspire reflection, enchanting generations with their beauty and depth. Urdu poetry stands as a lasting testament to the power of artistic expression and the boundless reach of the human spirit.
نقشِ حیات منزل تیری ٹوٹا ہے گر خوابِ گراں
جاگا ہے دارِ عشق پہ، اب تجھ کو نیند آئے کیوںLife’s true meaning is yours to find,
– Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Qasim
But only after waking from dreams confined.
Once Awakened upon the gallows of passion’s desire
Sleep flees the eyes lit by longing’s fire.
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