badan men aag si chehraa gulaab jaisa hai
ke zahar-e-Gham ka nashaa bhi sharaab jaisa hai
kahaaN vo qurb ke ab to ye haal hai jaise
tere firaaq kaa aalam bhi Khwaab jaisaa hai
magar kabhi koi dekhe koi paDhe to sahi
dil aainaa hai to chehraa kitaab jaisaa hai
wo saamne hai magar tishnagi nahin jaati
ye kyaa sitam hai ke dariyaa saraab jaisa hai
'Faraz' sang-e-malaamat se zaKhm zaKhm sahi
hamen aziz hai Khaana_Kharaab jaisaa hai
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.
is se pahle ke bewafaa ho jaayen
kyon na aiy dost ham judaa ho jaayen
tuu bhi hire se ban gayaa patthar
ham bhi kal kyaa se kyaa ho jaayen
ham bhi majburiyon kaa uzr karen
aur kahin aur mubtalaa ho jaayen
ishq bhi khel hai nasibon kaa
Khaak ho jaayen kimiyaa ho jaayen
ab ke gar tu mile to ham tujh se
aise lipaTen teri qabaa ho jaayen
bandagi ham ne chhoD di hai 'Faraz'
kyaa karen log jab Khudaa ho jaayen
By : Ahmad Faraz
KaThin hai rahguzar thoDi door saath chalo
Bahut baDaa hai safar thoDi door saath chaalo
Tamaam umr kahaaN koi saath detaa hai
Main jaanta huN magar thoDi door saath chalo
Nashe men choor huN main bhi tumhen bhi hosh nahin
BaDaa mazaa ho agar thoDi door saath chalo
Ye ek shab ki mulaqaat bhi Ghanimat hai
Kise hai kal ki Khabar thoDi door saath chalo
Abhi to jaag rahe hain chiraaGh raahon ke
Abhi hai door sahar thoDi door saath chalo
Tavaaf-e-manzil-e-jaanaN hamen bhi karna hai
'Faraz' tum bhi agar thoDii door saath chalo
Kaha tha kis ne ke ahd-e-wafa karo us se
Jo yuN kiya hai to phir kyuN gila karo us se
Ye ahl-e-baz tunak hausla sahi phir bhi
Zaraa fasanaa-e-dil ibtida karo us se
Ye kyaa ke tum hi Gam-e-hijr ke fasane kaho
Kabhi to us ke bahane sunaa karo us se
Nasib phir koi taqrib-e-qarb ho ke na ho
Jo dil men hon wahi baaten kiya karo us se
'Faraz' tark-e-ta'alluq to Khair kya hogaa
Yahi bahut hai ke kam kam mila karo us se
Juz tere koi bhi din raat na jaane mere
Tu kahaaN hai magar aiy dost puraane mere
Tu bhi Khushbu hai magar mera tajassus bekaar
Barq-e-aawara ki maanind Thikhane mere
Shama ki lau thi ke wo tu tha magar hijr ki raat
Der tak rota raha koi sirhaane mere
Khalq ki beKhabri hai ke meri ruswaai
Log mujh ko hi sunate hain fasaane mere
LuT ke bhi Khush huN ke ashkon se bharaa hai daaman
Dekh Gaarat_gare dil ye bhi Khazaane mere
Aaj aik aur baras bit gayaa us ke baGhair
Jis ke hote hue hote the zamaane mere
Kaash tu bhi meri aawaaz suntaa ho
Phir pukaare hai tujhe dil ki sadaa ne mere
Kaash tu bhi kabhi aajaaye masihaai ko
Log aate hain bahut dil ko dukhaane mere
Kaash auron ki tarah main bhi kah saktaa
Baat sun li hai meri aaj Khudaa ne mere
Tu hai kis haal men ai zud_faraamosh mere
Mujh ko to chhin liyaa ahad-e-wafaa ne mere
Chaaraagar yuN to bahut hain magar ai jaan-e-'Faraz'
Juz tere aur koi Gham na jaane mere
By : Ahmad Faraz
dukh fasana nahin ke tujh se kahen
dil bhi maana nahin ke tujh se kahen
aaj tak apni bekali kaa sabab
Khud bhi janaa nahin ke tujh se kahen
ek tu harf-e-aashna thaa magar
ab zamanaa nahin ke tujh se kahen
be-tarah dil hai aur tujh se
dostaana nahin ke tujh se kahen
ai Khudaa dard-e-dil hai baKhshish-e-dost
aab-o-daana nahin ke tujh se kahen
kuchh na kisi se bolenge
Tanhaai men ro lenge
Ham be-rahbaron kaa kyaa
Saath kisi ke ho lenge
Khud to hue ruswaa lekin
Tere bhed na kholenge
Jiwan zahar bharaa saaGar
Kab tak amrit gholenge
Nind to kyaa aayegi 'Faraz'
Maut aai to so lenge
Ab ke tajdid-e-wafaa ka nahi imkaN janaN
Yaad kyaa tujh ko dilayeN tera paimaN janaN
Yun hi mausam ki ada dekh ke yad aya hai
Kis qadar jald badal jate hain insaN janaN
zindagi teri ata thi so tere nam ki hai
ham ne jaise bhi basar ki tera ehsaaN janaN
Dil ye kahta hai ki shayad ho fasurdaa tu bhi
Dil ki kya bat karen dil to hai nadaN janaN
Awwal-awwal ki muhabbat ke nashe yad to kar
Be-piye bhi teraa chehra tha gulistaN janaN
AaKhir aaKhir to ye aalam hai ki ab hosh nahin
Rag-e-minaa sulag uThi ki rag-e-jaN janaN
Muddaton se ye alam na tavaqqo na ummiid
Dil pukare hi chala jata hai janaN janaN
Ham bhi kya sada the ham ne bhi samajh rakha tha
Gam-e-dauraaN se juda hai Gam-e-janaN janaN
Ab ki kuchh aisi saji mahafil-e-yaraN janaN
Sar-ba-zanu hai koi sar-ba-girebaN janaN
Har koi apni hi aawaaz se kaaNp uThta hai
Har koi apne hi saaye se hirasaaN janaaN
Jis ko dekho Wahi zanjeer-ba-paa lagta hai
shahar ka shahar hua daaKhil-e-zindaaN janaaN
Ab tera zikr bhi shaayad hi Ghazal men aaye
Aur se aur huaa dard ka unwaaN janaaN
Ham ki ruThi hui rut ko bhi mana lete the
Ham ne dekha hi na tha mausam-e-hijraaN jaanaaN
Hosh aaya to sabhi Khwaab the reza-reza
Jaise uDte huye auraaq-e-pareshaN janaaN
Ahmad Faraz
sab log liye sang-e-malamat nikal aaye
kis shahar men ham ahal-e-muhabbat nikal aaye
ab dil ki tamannaa hai to ai kaash yahi ho
aaNsoo ki jagah aaNkh se hasrat nikal aaye
har ghar ka diyaa gul na karo tum ke na jaane
kis baam se Khurashid-e-qayaamat nikal aaye
jo dar_paa-e-pindaar hain un qatl_gahon se
jaaN deke bhi samjho ke salaamat nikal aaye
ai ham_nafason kuchh to kaho ahad-e-sitam ki
ik harf se mumkin hai hikaayat nikal aaye
yaaro mujhe masalub karo tum ke mere baad
shaayad ke tumhaaraa qad-o-qaamat nikal aaye
By : Ahmad Faraz
KaruN na yaad agar kis tarah bhulauN use
Ghazal bahana karuN aur gungunauN use
Wo Khaar-Khaar hai shaaKh-e-gulaab ki maanind
Main zaKhm-zaKhm huN phir bhi gale lagauN use
Ye log tazkare karte hain apne logon se
Main kaise baat karuN aur kahaaN se lauN use
Magar wo zudfaraamosh zud ranj bhi hai
ke rooTh jaaye agar yaad kuchh dilauN use
Wahi jo daulat-e-dil hai wahi jo raahat-e-jaaN
Tumhaari baat pe ai naasiho gaNvauN use
Jo hamsafar sar-e-manzil bichhaD rahaa hai 'Faraz'
Ajab nahin ki agar yaad bhi na aauN use