Chalo ke kuucha-e-dildaar chal ke dekhte hain, Kise kise hai yeh aazaar chal ke dekhte hain,
Suna hai aesa maseeha kahin se aaya hai, Ke us ko sheher ke bemaar chal ke dekhte hain,
Hum apne but ko, zulekha liye hai yusuf ko, Hai kon ronak-e-bazar chal ke dekhte hain,
Uss aik shakss ko dekho to aankh bharti nahin, Uss aik shakss ko har baar chal ke dekhte hain,
Woh mere ghar ka kare qassd jab to saaye se, Kayi qadam dar-o-deewaar chal ke dekhte hain,
Faraz aseer hai us ka ke woh faraz ka hai, Hai kon kis ka giraftaar chal ke dekhte hain..
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Ahmad Faraz, the name that resonates with poetry enthusiasts, stands as a towering figure in the realm of Urdu literature. Born as Syed Ahmad Shah in Kohat, British India, on January 12, 1931, Faraz became one of the most celebrated and beloved poets of his time. His profound words, rich metaphors, and poignant expressions captured the hearts and minds of countless readers, cementing his legacy as a master poet.
Faraz's poetry is characterized by its depth, intensity, and the ability to touch the deepest recesses of the human soul. His verses delve into themes of love, loss, longing, revolution, and social justice, reflecting the trials and tribulations of the society he lived in. Faraz possessed an uncanny talent for weaving together words that evoked strong emotions, often stirring a sense of longing, melancholy, or hope within his readers.
One of the distinctive aspects of Faraz's poetry is his mastery of the ghazal form. He revitalized this traditional poetic form, infusing it with his unique style and contemporary sensibilities. His ghazals are replete with captivating imagery, thought-provoking symbolism, and a lyrical quality that sets them apart. Faraz had an innate ability to capture the nuances of human relationships, particularly the bittersweet nature of love, with remarkable finesse.
Throughout his poetic journey, Faraz remained a voice of dissent and resistance. His verses became a powerful medium to criticize social and political injustices, and he fearlessly confronted the prevailing power structures of his time. He spoke for the downtrodden, the marginalized, and the voiceless, embodying the spirit of a true poet-activist.
Faraz's poetry not only resonated within the confines of his native Pakistan but transcended borders, touching the hearts of Urdu poetry enthusiasts worldwide. His words became an integral part of the cultural fabric, inspiring generations and leaving an indelible mark on the literary landscape.
Ahmad Faraz breathed his last on August 25, 2008, leaving behind a rich body of work that continues to inspire and captivate readers to this day. His verses remind us of the power of words, the beauty of language, and the profound impact that poetry can have on society.
In the realm of Urdu poetry, Ahmad Faraz's name shines like a radiant star, forever illuminating the hearts of those who seek solace, inspiration, and an unfiltered expression of the human experience. His legacy remains an eternal testament to the enduring power of poetry to touch the very core of our existence.
Us ko juda huye bhi zamana bohat hua, Ab kya kahen yeh qissa purana bohat hua,
Dhalti na thi kisi bhi jatan se shab-e-firaq, Ae marg e na-gahaan tera aana bohat hua,
Hum khuld se nikal to gaye hain pr ae khuda, Itne se waaqiye ka fasaana bohat hua,
Ab hum hain aur saare zamaane ki dushmani, Iss aashiqi main jaan se jana bohat hua,
Ab tak to dil se dil ka taaruf na ho saka, Maana ke us se milna milaana bohat hua,
Kya kya na hum kharab huye hain magar yeh dil, Ae yaad-e-yaar tera thikaana bohat hhua,
Kehta tha naasehon se mere muu na aayio, Phir kya tha ek huu ka bahana bohat hua,
Lo phir tere labon pe ussi bewafa ka naam, Ahmed Faraz tujhe kaha naa bohat hua..
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Aese chup hain ke yeh manzil bhi karri ho jese, Tera milna bhi judaayi ki gharri ho jese,
Apne hi saaye se har gaam larazz jaata hoon, Raaste main koi deewaar kharri ho jese,
Kitne nadaan hain tere bhoolne wale ke tujhe, Yaad karne ke liye umr parri ho jese,
Tere maathe ki shikkan pehle bhi dekhi thi magar, Yeh giraah ab ke mere dil main parri ho jese,
Manzilen door bhi hain manzilen nazdeek bhi hain, Apne hi paaon main zanjeer parri ho jese,
Aaj dil khol ke roye hain to yuun khush hain Faraz, Chand lamhon ki yeh raahat bhi barri ho jese..
Ab kya sochen kya halaat the kis kaaran yeh zehr piya hai, Ham ne us ke sheher ko choda aur ankhon ko moond liya hai,
Apna yeh sheva to nahin tha apne gham auron ko saumpein, Khud to jaagte ya sote hain us ko kyun be-khawb kiya hai,
Khilqat ki awaazain bhi thi band us ke darvaaze bhi they, Taaza rifaaqat ke mausam tak main bhi jiya hoon woh bhi jiya hai,
Ek Faraz tumhin tanhaa ho jab tak dukh ke rasiyaa ho, Warna aksar dil walon ne dard ka raasta chorr diya hai..
Aasshiqi me mir jaise khawb mat dekha karo, Baavle ho jaaoge mahtaab mat dekha karo,
Jasta jasta parh liya karna mazaamin-e-vafaa, Par kitaab-e-ishq kaa har baab mat dekha karo,
Is tamaashe me ulat jaati hain aksar kashtiyan, Doobne waalon ko zair-e-aab mat dekha karo,
Mai-kade me kya takaluf mai-kashii me kya hijaab, Bazm-e-saaqi me adab adaab mat dekha karo,
Maange maange ki qabaayen dair tak rehti nahin, Yaar logon ke laqab laqaab mat dekha karo,
Tishnagi me lab bhigo lena bhi kaafi hai Faraz, Jaam me sahbaa hai ya zahraab mat dekha karo..
Silsle torr geya woh sabhi jaate jaate, Warna itne to marasim they ke aate jaate,
Shikwa-e-zulmat-e-shab se to kahin behtar tha, Apne hisse ki koi shamma jalaate jaate,
Kitna asaan tha tere hijr main marna jaana, Phir bhi ik umar lagi jaan se jaate jaate,
Jashn-e-maqtal hi na barpa hua warna hum bhi, Pa-bajolaan hi sahi naachte gaate aate,
Us ki woh jaane usse paas-e-wafa tha ke na tha, Tum Faraz apni tarf se to nibhaate jaate..
Aesi tareekiyan aankhon mein bassi hain ke Faraz, Raat to raat hai hum din ko jalate hain chiraagh..
Tera qurb hai na baada* hai, kya kiya jaaye, Phir aaj dukh bhi zeyadaa hai, kya kiya jaaye,
Kuch apne dost bhi turkish-badosh phirte hain, Kuch apna dil bhi kushaada hai, kya kiya jaaye,
Na un se tark-e-taluq ki baat kar paayen, Na humdumi ka iraada hai, kya kiya jaaye,
Woh meherbaan hai, magar dil ki hirss* bhi kam to ho, Talab karam se zeyada hai, kya kiya jaaye,
Humain bhi arz-e-tamanna ka dhangg nahin aata, Mizaaj-e-yaar bhi saada hai, kya kiya jaaye,
Salook-e-yaar se dil doobne laga hai Faraz, Magar yeh mehfil-e-aaada hai, kya kiya jaaye..
(baada:libaas, clothes)(hirss:lalach, greed)
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Ab ke tajdeed-e-wafaa ke nahin imkaan jaanan, Yaad kya tujh ko dilaayen tera paimaan jaanan,
Yoon hi mausam ki adaa dekh ke yaad aaya hai, Kis qadar jald badal jaate hain insaan jaanan,
Zindagi teri ataa thi, so tere naam ki hai, Hum ne jese bhi bassar ki tera ehsaan jaanan,
Dil yeh kehta hai ke shayed ho afsurda tu bhi, Dil ki kya baat karen dil to hai nadaan jaanan,
Awal awal ki mohabbat ke nashe yaad to kar, Be piye bhi tera chehra tha gulistaan jaanan,
Aakhir aakhir to yeh aalam hai ke ab hosh nahin, Rag-e-beena sulagg uthi hai rag-e-jaan jaanan,
Muddaton se yeh aalam na tawaqoh na umeed, Dil pukaare hi chala jaata hai jaanan jaanan,
Hum bhi kya saada they hum ne bhi samajh rakha tha, Gham-e-doraan se juda hai gham-e-jaanan jaanan,
Ab tera naam bhi shayed hi ghazal mein aaye, Aur se aur huye dard ke unwaan jaanan,
Hum ke roothi hui rut ko bhi manaa lete they, Hum ne dekha hi na tha mausam-e-hijraan jaanan,
Hosh aaya to sabhi khawb they raiza raiza, Jese urrte huye auraaq-e-pareshaan jaanan..
Kal hum ne bazm-e-yaar mein kya kya sharab pee, Sehraa ki tishnagi thi sau daryaa sharaab pee,
Tu sath jo nahin hai to kya gulistan ki sair, Tu hum’saboon nahin hai to phir kya sharab pee,
Kal aik bazurg dost ne yeh mashwraa diya, Tera nahin ilaaj koi ja sharaab pee..