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Ahmad Faraz was one of the great modern Urdu poets of the last century. He also holds an exclusive ranking as one of the best contemporary poets, with a simple but inimitable style. This is an effort to present Top 20 exclusive and premium shers of Faraz, which have scaled the heights of popularity and are extensively recited. Indeed, it has been a challenge to create this list, although we do agree with the presence of quite a few good better shers, outside this list. You are welcome to suggest better shers in our comment box provided below. If our editorial team deems them appropriate, they may feature in the Top 20 list. We hope you like this medley and look forward to you making the list more ornamental.

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Mir Taqi Mir Shayari

Mir Taqi Mir is arguably the greatest and foremost name in Urdu poetry. He is commonly known as Khuda-e-Sukhan God of Poetry. It is an endeavor to select the 20 most famous sher of Mir Taqi Mir from the vast collection of around 2000 ghazals composed by Mir. Certainly, it has been a challenge to come up with this list, although we do acknowledge that there are quite a few good better shers, apart from this list. We welcome you to recommend better shers in our comment box provided below. If our editorial team deems them appropriate, they are likely to appear in the Top 20 list. We hope you like this assortment and look forward to your support in making the list more ornate.

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couplets on dua

There are many words in Urdu poetry that have been treated in entirely different ways and contexts to create unusual kinds of meaning. A number of such words can be found in the domain of faith. Dua, or prayer, is one such word that has been used quite creatively and in multiple contexts. Here, you would find a lover praying for union and his prayers returned unanswered. Sometimes, being disappointed, he even prays for his release from love that brings only suffering. This and many other conditions of this kind can be found in this selection for the curious readers.

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