"Urdu
Poetry"
Every
language develops profound effects on the culture of that particular region. If
we talk about the region of South Asia, we clearly find that the Urdu language
has a vast impact on the tradition and culture of all the sub-regions. From
Dehli to Kashmir and Karachi to Gilgit Baltistan, the history is extensive of
Urdu poetry. During all the emperors and rulers in South Asia, tradition and
culture were considered incomplete without Urdu Poetry.
Forms of Urdu
Poetry
As
time passed and according to the style of tradition and culture, the forms of
Urdu poetry also changed. But, the ignorance and absence of Urdu poetry are not be
considered in any way. Let's know about these forms of Urdu poetry briefly.
Hamd
"Hamd"
means "Praise." Actually, the word "Hamd" is derived from
the Quran. Hamd is an Urdu Poetry in which the poet praises Allah.
Naat
Naat
is also an Urdu poem in which the poet used to praise the Hazrat Muhammad
(S.A.W).
Nazm
Nazm
is a primary type of Urdu poem. The poet writes on any topic of life. It may be
related to philosophical thinking, national issues, patriotic views of
mountains, rain, or anything else. The great poets that are the top name and
inheritance of the Urdu language also covered Nazm in their vast poetry.
Qasida
Qasida
is said by the poet due to any event. It is like a ghazal, but there is a
difference in length compared to the Ghazal it usually larger in length.
Ghazal
Well,
"Ghazal" means "to talk with women" in the Urdu language. A
ghazal is a set of two lines of Urdu classic poetry. An interesting thing in
Ghazal is the ending of these two lines. Both lines end in almost the same
rhythm or can be the same word. In a ghazal, there are usually at least five
sets of two lines called couplets are required to complete the Ghazal.
The
prominent and top Urdu poets, i.e., Mir Dard, Allama Iqbal, Mir Taqi Mir, Mirza
Asadullah Khan Ghalib, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Hasrat Mohani, and many others put a
considerable part of their Urdu classic poetry for the Ghazal.
Munqabat
Manqabat
is another prominent form of Urdu poetry that is said to develop feelings and
devotions for Sufism. This poetry is said in praise of Sufi and Waliullahas
like Mola Ali Ibn-e-Talib and others.
Marsiya
An
Urdu poem or Urdu poetry in which the poet talks and remind the sufferings and
torture that the Aal-e-Pak Muhammad (S.A.W) bore in the event of Karbala.
Usually, each stanza of this poem consists of six lines.
Urdu Poetry
Books
Many
poets have written a considerable number of Urdu poems. From which some of the
Urdu Poetry books are listed below and you can buy from Kitaabnow.com
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"Dewaan-e-Ghalib" By Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib
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"Bang-e-Dara" By Muhammad Iqbal
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"Naqsh-eFariyadi" By Faiz Ahmed Faiz
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"Mah-e-Tamam" By Parveen Shakir
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"Bal-e-Jibreel" B y Muhammad Iqbal
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"Nuskha ha-e-Wafa" By Faiz Ahmed Faiz
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"Shikwa Jawab-e-Shikwa" By Muhammad Iqbal
Urdu Poems
about Pakistan
From
the time when the Muslims and Hindus lived all together in the subcontinent,
there is a vast collection of Urdu poetry about Pakistan. Many poets, in fact,
all the legendary poets of the Urdu language, impact their vast area of poetry
for Pakistan. Muhammad Iqbal, Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib, Hasrat Mohani, Faiz
Ahmed Faiz, and many others are included in the top poets contributing their
part of life for the Urdu Poems about Pakistan.