Dunya mein mat dhoond naam-e- wafa “faraz” Dilon se khelte hein log bana ke humsafar apna….
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.
Tum bhi khafa ho, log bhi barham hai dosto
Ab ho chala yaqeen ke, bure hum hai dosto
Kis ko hamaare haal se nisbat hai kya khabar
Aankhen to dushmano ki bhi purnam hai dosto
Apne siwa hamaare na hone ka ghum kise
Apni talash mein to hum hi hum hai dosto
Kuch aaj shaam hi se hai dil bhi bujha bujha
Kuch shehr ke chiraagh bhi maddham hai dosto
Is shahr-e-aarzoo se bhi bahar nikal chalo
Ab dil ki raunaqen bhi koi dam hai dosto
Sab kuch sahi "Faraz" par itna zaroor hai
Duniya mein aise log bahut kam hai dosto
Ahmad Faraz
Aisa Nahi Ke Ham Ko Mohabbat Nahi Mili Tumhain Chahtay Thay, Per Teri Ulfat Nahi Mili
Milnay Ko Zindagi Mein Tou Kayi Hamsafar Milay Per Un Ki Tabiyat Se Tabiyat Nahi Mili
Chehron Mein Dosron Ke Tujhe Dhoondtay Rahay Soorat Nahi Mili Kaheen Seerat Nahi Mili
Bohat Dair Se Aaya TU Mere Paas Alfaaz Dhoondnay Ki Bhi Mohlat Nahi Mili
Tujh Ko Gila Hai Ke Tawajja Na Di Tujhe Laikin Ham Ko Tou Khud Apni Mohabbat Nahi Mili
Ham Ko Tou Teri Har Aadat Achi Lagi “Faraz” Afsos Ke Tujh Se Meri Aadat Nahi Mili
Zulf Raaton C Hai Rangat Hai Ujaalon Jesi, Par Tabiyat Hai Wohi Bhoolney Walon Jesi….
Dhoondta Phirta Hun Yun Logo’n men Shabahat Uski, K “WO” Khawabo’n men Bhi Lagti Hai Khyaalon Jesi….
Uski Baatein Bhi DiL’aawez Hen Surat Ki Tarha, Meri Sochein Bhi Preshan Mere Balon Jesi..
Uski “AANKHON” Ko Kabhi GhOr Se Dekha Hai “FARAZ” Soney Walon Ki Tarha Jagney Walon jesi…
Tu Meraa Pehla Piyar Sajan Tu Dilbar Tu Dildaar Sajan,
Tu Phoolon Ki Mehkaar Sajan Tu Gull Tu Hi Gulzaar Sajan,
Tu Qudrat Ka Shahkaar Sajan Mukh Tera Hai Gulbahar Sajan,
Tu Jaan-e-Jigar Tu Jaan-e-Gazal Tu Khushiyon Ka Deedaar Sajan,
Soorat Teri Bholi Bhaali Hain Laal Haseen Rukhsaar Sajan,
Dil Ki Baaten Tum Se Karna Main Bhoola Hoon Har Baar Sajan,
Main Buzdil Hoon Main Pagal Hoon Yeh Kehte Hain Sab Yaar Sajan,
Tere Nain Bane Talwaar-e-Piyar Main Zakhmi Main Lachaar Sajan,
Na Tum Se Jis Din Baat Kare Dil Rehta Hai Bezaar Sajan,
Jis Janib Bhi Ab Dekhon Main Har Rasta Hai Pur Khaar Sajan,
Tum Bhi Maano Ek Baat Meri Ab Chor Chalen Ghar Baar Sajan.
Suna hai log usay aankh bhar ke dekhte hain So us ke shahar main kuchh din thehr ke dekhte hain
Suna hai rabt hai us ko kharab halon se So apne aap ko barbad kar ke dekhte hain
Suna hai dard ki gahak hain chashm-e-naaz us ki So ham bhi us ki gali se guzar ke dekhte hain
Suna hai us ko bhi hai sher-o shayari se shagaf So ham bhi mojazay apnay hunar ke dekhte hain
Suna hai bole to baton se phool jharrtay hain Ye baat hai to chalo baat kar ke dekhte hain
Suna hai raat use chand takta rehta hai Sitaray baam-e-falak se utar kar dekhtay hain
Suna hai hashr hain us ki ghazaal si aankhain Suna hai us ko hiran dasht bhar ke dekhte hain
Suna hai din ko usay titliyan satati hain Suna hai raat ko jugno thahar ke dekhte hain
Suna hai rat se barh kar hain kakulain us ki Suna hai sham ko saye guzar ke dekhte hain
Suna hai us ki siyah chashmagi qiyamat hai So us ko surma-farosh aaahhh bhar ke dekhte hain
Suna hai us ke labon se gulab jalate hain So ham bahaar par ilzaam dhar ke dekhte hain
Suna hai aaina timsaal hai jabeen us ka Jo sada dill hain ban sanvar ke dekhte hain
Suna hai jab se hamaail hain us ki gardan main Mizaj aur hi lal-o- gauhar ke dekhte hain
Suna hai chashm-e tasavur se dasht-e imkan main Palang zaaviye us ki kamar ke dekhte hain
Suna hai us ke badan ke taraash aisi hai Ke phuul apani qabayain qatar ke dekhte hain
Woh sarvqad hai magar be-gul-e muraad nahin Ke us shajar pe shagufay samar ke dekhte hain
Bas ek nigah se lutata hai qafila dil ka So rah-ravaan-e-tamannaa bhi dar ke dekhte hain
Suna hai us ke shabistan se mutasil hai bahisht Makeen udhar ke bhi jalway idhar ke dekhte hain
Rukay tu gardishain us ka tawaaf karti hain Chalay to us ko zamanay theher ke dekhte hain
Kisay naseeb ke be-pairahan usay dekhay Kabhi kabhi dar-o divaar ghar ke dekhte hain
Kahaniyan hi sahi sab mubalaghe hi sahi Agar woh khawb hai tabeer kar ke dekhte hain
Ab us ke sheher main thehrain ke kooch kar jayan Faraz aao sitaray safar ke dekhte hain..
Toota to hoon magar abhi bikhraa nahin Faraz, Mere badan pe jese shikaston ka jaal ho..
(shikaston;losses)
Chandni Raat Ko Saher Kehna Dosto Yoon Nahi, Magar Kehna,
Ab Kahaan Woh Bahaar Phoolon Ki Gul-e-Nargis Ko Chashm-e-Tar Kehna,
Bujh Chuke Hain MUhabbaton Kay Charagh In Diyaaron Ko Ab Khandar Kehna,
Raah Mein Lutt Kay Baythne Waalo Ab Kisi Ko Na Humsafar Kehna,
Khud Ujaagar Karo Hunar Apna Dosron Ko Na Kam Nazar Kehna,
Hum Ko Awaargi Kay Parde Mein Dil Ki Baaten Edhar Udhar kehna,
Zikar Teraa Gali Gali Karna Haal Apna Nagar Nagar kehna,
Ab Goya Azaab-e-Jaan Hai “Faraz” Jo Bhi Kehna Ho Soch Kar kehna.
qariib maut kha.Dii hai zaraa Thahar jaao qazaa se aa.Nkh la.Dii hai zaraa Thahar jaao
thakii thakii sii fazaaye.N bujhe bujhe taare ba.Dii udaas gha.Dii hai zaraa Thahar jaao
nahii.n ummiid ki ham aaj kii sahar dekhe.n ye raat ham pe ka.Dii hai zaraa Thahar jaao
abhii na jaao ki taaro.n kaa dil dha.Dakataa hai tamaam raat pa.Dii hai zaraa Thahar jaao
phir is ke baad kabhii ham na tum ko roke.nge labo.n pe saa.Ns a.Dii hai zaraa Thahar jaao
dam-e-firaaq me.n jii bhar ke tum ko dekh to luu.N ye faisale kii gha.Dii hai zaraa Thahar jaao
Is Se Pehlay Ke Bewafa Ho Jayein Kiun Na Ay Dost Ham Judaa Ho Jayein ?
TU Bhee Heeray Se Ban Gaya Patthar Ham Bhee Kal Jaanay Kia Se Kia Ho Jayein
Hum Bhee Majboorion Ka Uzar Karain Phir Kaheen Aur Mubtala Ho Jayein
Ab Ke Gar TU Milay Tou Ham Tujhse Aisay Liptain Teri Qabaa Ho Jayein
Bandagi Ham Ne Chhod Di Hai “Faraz” Kia Karain Jub Loog Khuda Ho Jayein