Urdu Poetry, Urdu Shayari & Best Poetry in Urdu - UrduPoint
Urdu Poetry - Poetry in Urdu is the most traditional and most pleasing way to demonstrate your love and affection to everybody. Don't wander here and there to find poetry in Urdu text and shero Shayari according to your taste and feelings. You can read UrduPoint's stunning collection of deep Shayari in Urdu, ghazals, and many more written by famous and legendary poets of the subcontinent (Pakistan and India) and other countries. The well-known poets of Urdu poetry in Urdu text are Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Mirza Ghalib, Ahmad Faraz, Parveen Shakir, Wasi Shah, Bano, Mir Taqi Mir, and so on.
Legend Urdu Poets

امجد اسلام امجد
Amjad Islam Amjad

ن م راشد
Noon Meem Rashid

فراق گورکھپوری
Firaq Gorakhpuri

ولی دکنی
Wali Deccani

شہزاد احمد
Shahzad Ahmed

امیر خسرو
Ameer Khusro

فہمیدہ ریاض
Fahmida Riaz

میراجی
Meeraji

عبدالحمید عدم
Abdul Hameed Adam

میر تقی میر
Mir Taqi Mir

جمال احسانی
Jamal Ehsani

محبوب خزاں
Mehboob Khizan
New Urdu Poetry
کس سے بارِ غم اُٹھا‘ کس نے کِسے رُسوا رکھا
Jamal Ehsani - جمال احسانی
Kis Se Bar E Gham Utha Kis Ne Kise Ruswa Rakha

خرابہ بام و دَر بہت یاد آ رہا ہے
Jamal Ehsani - جمال احسانی
Kharaba Baam O Dar Bahut Yaad Aa Raha Hai

وہ لوگ میرے بہت پیار کرنے والے تھے
Jamal Ehsani - جمال احسانی
Woh Log Mere Bahut Pyar Karne Wale The

پہلے پہل گھر سے نکلے ہو‘ دھیان رہے
Jamal Ehsani - جمال احسانی
Pehle Pehal Ghar Se Nikle Ho Dhyan Rahe

پرندے سرِ شاخ پیوند ہیں
Jamal Ehsani - جمال احسانی
Parinde Sar E Shakh Paiwand Hain

کوئی خدائی ہمیں دے نہ بادشاہت دے
Jamal Ehsani - جمال احسانی
Koi Khudai Hamein De Nah Badshahat De

Famous Urdu Poetry
خودی کا سرِ نہاں لا الہ الا اللہ
Allama Iqbal - علامہ اقبال
Khudi Ka Sirr E Nihan La Ilaha Illallah

مصطفی جان رحمت پہ لاکھوں سلام
Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi - امام احمدرضا خان
Mustafa Jane Rahmat Pe Lakhon Salam

واہ کیا جود و کرم ہے شہِ بطحا تیرا
Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi - امام احمدرضا خان
Wah Kya Jood O Karam Hai Shahe Batha Tera

تیرا چُپ رہنا مرے ذہن میں کیا بیٹھ گیا
Tehzeeb Haafi - تہذیب حافی
Tera Chup Rehna Mere Zehan Meiin Kia Beth Gaya

سب سے اولیٰ و اعلیٰ ہمارا نبی
Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi - امام احمدرضا خان
Sab Se Aula O Aala Hamara Nabi

کوئی تو ہے جو نظام ہستی چلا رہا ہے وہی خدا ہے
Muzaffar Warsi - مظفر وارثی
Koi To Hai Jo Niam E Hasti Chala Raha Hai Wohi Khuda Hai

Love Urdu Poetry
بھری ہوئی ہے دل زار میں ہوائے قفس
Arshad Ali Khan Qalaq - ارشد علی خان قلق
Bhari Hui Hai Dil-e-zar Mein Hawa-e-qafas
یہ کیا چیز تعمیر کرنے چلے ہو
Ahmad Javaid - احمد جاوید
Ye Kya Chiz Tamir Karne Chale Ho

پھر سے آرائش ہستی کے جو ساماں ہوں گے
Hafeez Hoshiarpuri - حفیظ ہوشیارپوری
Phir Se Aaraish-e-hasti Ke Jo Saman Honge

ہمدم
Rabia Barni - رابعہ برنی
Hamdam
میں کن لوگوں سے ملنا چاہتی تھی (ردیف .. ے)
Rukhsana amrohvii - رخسانہ امروہوی
Main Kin Logon Se Milna Chahti Thi

لطف بے باک ملاقات کا مشکل سے اٹھا
Mani Nagpuri - مانی ناگپوری
Lutf Be-bak Mulaqat Ka Mushkil Se Utha
Sad Urdu Poetry
اتنا محتاط کہ جنبش نہیں کرنے دے گا
Ahmad Kamal Parwazi - احمد کمال پروازی
Itna Mohtaat K Junbash Nahi Karne Dey Ga

رُوپ کے فسُوں گر نے
Professor Rasheed Hasrat - پروفیسر رشید حسرت
Roop K Fusoon Gar Ne

غزلوں کی کائنات کا بدلا ہوا ہے ڈھنگ
Masood Hassas - مسعود حساس
Ghazaloon Ki Kainaat Ka Badla Hua Hai Dhan

زمیں پہ آگ فلک پر دھواں دکھائی دیا
Abrar Azmi - ابرار اعظمی
Zameen Pey Aag Falak Par Dhuwaan Dikhai Diya

روز روشن کو شب تار نہ کہنا آیا
Syed Anjum Jafri - سید انجم جعفری
Roz-e-raushan Ko Shab-e-tar Na Kahna Aaya

شاعر کی زندگی کا تجزیہ کرنا انتہائی مشکل ہے
H B Baloch - ایچ بی بلوچ
Shair Ki Zindagi Ka Tajziya Karna Intihai Mushkil Hai
Funny Urdu Poetry
شادی کے جو افسانے ہیں رنگین بہت ہیں
Funny Poetry - مزاحیہ شاعری
Shadi Ke Jo Afsane Hay Rangen Bohat Hain
سیاسی اصطبل
Khalid Irfan - خالد عرفان
Siyasi Astabal

آن لائن عاشق
Khalid Irfan - خالد عرفان
Online Aashiq

رفتہ رفتہ ہر پولیس والے کو شاعر کر دیا
Saghar Khayyami - ساغر خیامی
Rafta Rafta Har Police Wale Ko Shaer Kar Diya

نیلا غرارہ
Saghar Khayyami - ساغر خیامی
Nila Gharara

کرسی
Khalid Irfan - خالد عرفان
Kursi

Famous Urdu Poets

شمیم انور
Shamim Anwar

نظم طبا طبائی
Nazm Tabatabai

شہریار
Shahryar

خار دہلوی
Khar Dehlavi

شمس خالد
Shams Khalid

کشور ناہید
Kishwar Naheed

تبسم اعظمی
Tabassum Azmi

انور معظم
Anwar Moazzam

رضا لکھنوی
Raza Lakhnavi

صفدر آہ سیتاپوری
Safdar Aah Sitapuri

شاہد کریم
Shahid Karim

امت احد
Amit Ahad
Young Urdu Poets

رمزرحمان
Rimz Rehman

فیضان منہاس
Faizan Minhas

Marrukh
Marrukh

سہیل عاشر
Sohail Aashir

اکبر ملک
AKBAR MALIK

قاسم علی شاہ مداروی
Qasim Ali Shah Madarvi

عاطف آرائیں
Atif Arain

آفتاب غنی منعم
Aftab Ghani Munim

مومن فاروق
Momin Farooq

ذیشان لاشاری
Zeeshan Lashari

مدثر احمد
Mudassir Ahmed

اظہر آذاد
Azhar Azad
More From Poetry
Urdu Poetry
Urdu poetry in Urdu text is known as the language of emotions and love. Poets and other people transform their feelings into words that form the poetry that we read. Everyone likes Shayari in Urdu, especially those who understand the deep meaning written in the Urdu language. Among all, love poetry in Urdu, romantic poetry in Urdu, and funny poetry in Urdu are the famous categories of beautiful Urdu poetry.
Urdu Shayari footprints are found in all languages of the world. But it is most prevalent in Pakistan and India because Urdu is their first language, and they can understand the meaning well. From the advent of the sub-continent, people were amused by poetry written in popular languages of that time. We may find many popular poets from history as well as observe different types of poetry. The most famous of that era was Allama Iqbal Urdu poetry.
People love to read poetry in Urdu and also listen to poetry from poetry writers. The emperors also hired poets in the courts and got recreation from poetry in their free time. At UrduPoint, you can do Urdu poetry text copy of that era and share it with others through poetry in Urdu copy paste.
Type of Urdu Poetry or Urdu Shayari
Urdu poetry is divided into different types, while poetry in Urdu romantic is the most popular one. Romantic Urdu poetry has both past and present deep thoughts. Other poetry forms include sad poetry in Urdu, funny Urdu poetry, Urdu Islamic poetry, Urdu Bewafa poetry, and Urdu poetry love.
Poetry in Urdu 2 lines is the way to convey emotional sentiments in a few words. Its famous form is sad poetry in Urdu 2 lines. You can do 2 line Urdu poetry copy paste for UrduPoint. So Urdu deep poetry categories are also as much as people's feelings. However, love is an eternal feeling that can never fade away, and it is one of the strongest human emotions. Therefore, the best Urdu poetry is deeply immersed in love and appreciated by people with strong love emotions.
If you are in lovely poetry reading mood, we have a collection of famous poets such as Mirza Ghalib, Mir Taqi Mir, and Mir Dard poetry in Urdu love at UrduPoint.
In the past, poets used to write poetry on social issues such as poverty and slavery. Moreover, other than that, they have been writing on cultural topics as well. Many poets also love writing Islamic poetry in Urdu, sad Urdu poetry, attitude Urdu poetry, bewafa Urdu poetry, poetry in Urdu for friends, and Urdu birthday poetry.
Urdu Poetry Topics
Poets have a very sensitive nature because they observe the simplest and delicate social aspects. You can find that sensitivity in the Allama Iqbal poetry in Urdu. At UrduPoint, we try to bring unique and uncommon Urdu best poetry for you.
Sometimes, we like to read Urdu sad poetry 2 lines or Urdu romantic poetry in a sad mood. Moreover, Mirza Ghalib is one of the best poets who devoted his whole life to writing poetry in all genres. Also, other prominent individuals are Ahmad Faraz, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, and Mir.
Many positive changes have come in the Urdu language and developed many different genres like Qawali, Manqabat, Rubai, etc. At present, people not only prefer to read poetry but also like to attend poetry gatherings. Therefore, you will feel the touch of all types of poetry in those gatherings like Urdu poetry romantic, Urdu sad poetry, Urdu poetry on social issues, Urdu cultural poetry, and Urdu love poetry.
To read the best collection of Urdu poetry, ghazals, and Shayari, UrduPoint is the best platform.
People's Choice Urdu Shayari
Most people are interested in Urdu Shayari, such as love, sad, bewafa, friendship, social, etc. People from Pakistan and India were the most interested in love poetry and still are. However, some other Urdu poetry forms such as Qasida, Nazms, Rubai, ghazals are prominent among poetry lovers.
It is a straightforward concept that poets wrote poetry according to their interests and nature. Similarly, some poets worked on more than one genre: sad, funny, love, romance, political, Sufi, batish, etc. Nowadays, many people share their emotions with family, loved-one, and friends with the help of shero Shayari.
You can also read the latest Urdu poetry from the new young poets here because poetry by youngsters is getting fame among the readers day by day.
Top Poets of Classical Urdu era
Everyone is familiar with the name of Mirza Ghalib. The people who like to read about the imagination of love and beauty were the lovers of Mirza Ghalib's poetry. So you can feel the touch of love, romance, and beauty by the ghazals of Mirza Ghalib.
Besides, Mir Dard and Mir Taqi Mir Shayari are famous for Urdu poetry sad amongst heartbroken. However, you can read the poetry of your most-loved poets here in categories in ghazals, two lines poetry, and four lines poetry. The poetry of Allama Iqbal in Urdu is also famous for social issues.
In short, the trend has changed a little bit, but the concept is the same. Nowadays, people like to read two lines of poetry instead of lengthy ghazal Shayari. The reason is social media, and people have a shortage of time. People demand the best poetry in Urdu and two lines Urdu Shayari to exhibit poetry on social sites as Urdu poetry status, i.e., on Facebook or WhatsApp. However, it's also time-saving as they pick up the theme of ghazals or nazams in two lines poetry.
You can also read a vast collection of Two lines and four lines poetry at UrduPoint.