Classic Poetry - Best Classic Poetry in Urdu by Famous Classical Poets

Classic poetry - Urdu Poetry written in simple words is known as classic poetry. When the poet wants to express his feelings about the real world, he writes it in Urdu's classic poetry. Classic poetry in Urdu is the most loved poetry by many people because it is simple. People can easily understand Classic Shayari in Urdu. At UrduPoint, you can read a vast collection of Classic Poetry in Urdu.

تیرے گھر کی بھی وہی دیوار تھی دروازہ تھا

Shahzad Ahmed - شہزاد احمد

Tairay Ghar Ki Bhi Wohi Dewar Thi Darwaza Tha

دن اورجھاگ

Sarwat Hussain - ثروت حسین

Dhoop Aur

تم بھول گئے شاید

Anwar Masood - انور مسعود

Tum Bhol Gaye Shayad

میں کیا ہوں،اس خیال سے لگتاہے ڈر مجھے

Hafeez Jalandhari - حفیظ جالندھری

Main Kya Hun Is Khayal Se Lagta Hai Dar Mujhe

بدلی کا چاند

Josh Malihabadi - جوش ملیح آبادی

Badli Ka Chaand

صبا کے ہاتھ میں نرمی ہے ان کے ہاتھوں کی

Faiz Ahmad Faiz - فیض احمد فیض

Saba Ke Haath Mein Narmi Hai Inke Haathon Ki

جنہیں ذوق حضوری خواب و بیداری میں حاصل تھا

Yagana Changezi - یگانہ چنگیزی

Jinhe Zauq E Hazori Khawab O Bedari Mein Hasi Tha

چمک چمک کے ستارو مجھے فریب نہ دو

Shahzad Ahmed - شہزاد احمد

Chamak Chamak Ke Sitaro Mujhe Fraib Nah Do

وقت پیری شباب کی باتیں

Mohammad Ibrahim Zauq - محمد ابراہیم ذوق

Waqt Peeri Shabab Ki Baatain

گیا کہ سیلِ رواں کا بہاؤ ایسا تھا

Daniyal Tareer - دانیال طریر

Giya K Seel E Rawan Ka Bahao Aaisa Tha

بظاہر صحت اچھی ہے جو بیماری زیادہ ہے

Zafar Iqbal - ظفر اقبال

Bazahir Sehat Achi Hai Jo Bemari Ziyada Hai

مت غضب کر چھوڑ دے غصہ سجن

Abroo Shah Mubarak - نجم الدین شاہ مبارک

Maat Ghazab Kar Chor Dey Gussa Sajan

کا ہے کو بیاہی بدیس

Ameer Khusro - امیر خسرو

Kahe Ko Byahi Bides

مجھ کوں پہنچی اس شکر لب کی خبر

Wali Deccani - ولی دکنی

Mujh Ko Pohanchi Us Shukar Ab Ki Khabar

ستارے کا راز رکھ لیا مہمان میں نے

Jamal Ehsani - جمال احسانی

Sitare Ka Raaz Rakh Liya Mehman Mein Ne

خواب و خیال گل سے کدھر جائے آدمی

Munir Niazi - منیر نیازی

Khawaab O Khayaal Gul Se Kidhar Jaye Aadmi

کوئی قریب نہ آئے شکستہ پا ہوں میں

Mehboob Khizan - محبوب خزاں

Koi Qareeb Na Aaye Shikasta Pa Hoon Main

قیامت راگ ظالم بھاؤ کافر گت ہے اے پنّا

Abroo Shah Mubarak - نجم الدین شاہ مبارک

Qiyamat Raag Zalim Bhao Kafir Gut Hai Ee Panna

چراغ راہ بجھا کیا کہ رہ نما بھی گیا

Parveen Shakir - پروین شاکر

Chiragh Raah Bujha Kya Ke Rah Noma Bhi Gaya

خردمندوں سے کیا پوچھوں کہ میری ابتدا کیا ہے

Allama Iqbal - علامہ اقبال

Khird Mandoon Se Kyaa Puchhu Ki Meri Ibtidaa Kyaa Hai

اوس پڑی تھی رات بہت اور کہرہ تھا گرمائش پر

Gulzar - گلزار

Oas Pari Thi Raat Bohat Aur Kohra Tha Garmaish Par

نئی آنکھ کا پرانا خواب

Parveen Shakir - پروین شاکر

Naii Aankh Ka Purana Khawab

دوستو فرصت دلداری دنیا تھی کہاں

Ibne Insha - ابن انشا

Dosto Fursat E Dildari Dunia Thi Kahan

اک بے وفا کو پیار کیا، ہائے کیا کیا

Behzad Lakhnavi - بہزاد لکھنوی

Ik Bay Wafa Ko Piyar Kia, Haey Kia Kia

مرے سینے سے تیرا تیر جب اے جنگجو نکلا

Mohammad Ibrahim Zauq - محمد ابراہیم ذوق

Mere Seene Se Tera Teer Jab Ay Jugnu Nikla

عمر بھر مضموں طلائی رنگ کے بندھتے رہے

Khwaja Haidar Ali Aatish - خواجہ حیدر علی آتش

Umer Bhar Mazmoon Talai Rang Ke Bandhte Rahy

ہر بات یہاں بات بڑھانے کے لیے ہے

Mehboob Khizan - محبوب خزاں

Har Baat Yahan Baat Barhane Ke Liye Hai

دریائے تند موج کو صحرا بتائیے

Zafar Iqbal - ظفر اقبال

Daryaay Tund Moaj Ko Sehra Bataiye

آج بھی قافلۂ عشق رواں ہے کہ جو تھا

Firaq Gorakhpuri - فراق گورکھپوری

Aaj Bhi Kaflah Ishhq Rawan Hai Ke Jo Tha

صدیوں کی گٹھڑی سر پر لے جاتی ہے

Bashir Badr - بشیر بدر

Sadiyo Ki Ghuti Sar Par Le Jaati Hai

آنگن آنگن شمعِ خیالِ یار جلے

Jamal Ehsani - جمال احسانی

Aangan Aangan Shama E Khayal E Yaar Jale

تجھ سے گلے کروں تجھے جاناں منائوں میں

Jaun Elia - جون ایلیا

Tujh Se Gile Karoon Tujhe Janaan Manaaon Mein

عشق کے غم گسار ہیں ہم لوگ

Shakeeb Jalali - شکیب جلالی

Ishq Ke Gham Gsar Hain Hum Log

تمام رات نہایا تھا شہر بارش میں

Jamal Ehsani - جمال احسانی

Tamam Raat Nahaya Tha Shehar Barish Mein

حلقہ ء بے طلباں رنج _ گراں باری کیا

Irfan Siddiqui - عرفان صدیقی

Halqa E Be Talbaan Ranj E Giraan Bari Kia

دن بھر کافی ہائوس میں بیٹھے کچھ دلبے پتلے نقاد

Habib Jalib - حبیب جالب

Din Bhar Coffee House Mein Bethe Kuch Buble Patle Naqad

آ جائیں ہم نظر جو کوئی دم بہت ہے یاں

Mir Taqi Mir - میر تقی میر

A Jayen Ham Nazar Jo Koi Dam Bohat Hai Yaan

انشا جی اٹھو اب کوچ کرو اس شہر میں جی کا لگانا کیا

Ibne Insha - ابن انشا

Insha Ji Utho Ab Kooch Karo Is Shehar Mein Ji Ko Lagana Kya

درپردہ جرم ہوکے بھی کب تک چھپا

Firaq Gorakhpuri - فراق گورکھپوری

Dar Pardah Juram Hoke Bhi Kab Tak Chupa

سانس لینا بھی کیسی عادت ہے

Gulzar - گلزار

Saans Lena Bhi Kaisi Aadat Hai

نور برسا پھول سے اور خون برسا سنگ سے

Shahzad Ahmed - شہزاد احمد

Noor Barsa Phool Se Aur Khoon Barsa Sang Se

کیا مصیبت زدہ دل مائل آزار نہ تھا

Mir Taqi Mir - میر تقی میر

Kya Musebat Zada Dil Mael Azaar Nah Tha

جنگل جنگل شوق سے گھومو دشت کی سیر مدام کرو

Ibne Insha - ابن انشا

Jangal Jangal Shauk Se Ghomo Dasht Ki Sair Madam Kro

ایک ضد تھی مرا پندار وفا کچھ بھی نہ تھا

Irfan Siddiqui - عرفان صدیقی

Aik Zid Thi Mera Pandar E Wafa Kuch Bhi Na Tha

وہ ہاتھ اور ہی تھا وہ پتھر ہی اور تھا

Jamal Ehsani - جمال احسانی

Woh Hath Aur Hi Tha Woh Pathar Hi Aur Tha

ترے شیشے میں مے باقی نہیں ہے

Allama Iqbal - علامہ اقبال

Tere Sheeshey Main Mai Baqi Nahi

آخر کار یہ ساعت بھی قریب آ پہنچی

Habib Jalib - حبیب جالب

Aakhir Kar Ye Saat Bhi Qareeb Aapohanchi

عیاں ہے ہر طرف عالم میں حسن بے حجاب اس کا

Wali Deccani - ولی دکنی

Ayaa.n Hain Har Taraf Aalam Mein Hussan Behijab Is Ka

کِتابِ ماضی کا مُڑا ھُؤا ایک ورق

Professor Rasheed Hasrat - پروفیسر رشید حسرت

Kitab E Maazi Ka Mura Hua Aik Warq

دنیائے اعتبار میںتو ہی نہیں ملا

Firaq Gorakhpuri - فراق گورکھپوری

Duniaaye Eatibaar Mein Tu Hi Nahin Mila

گرفتہ دل ہیں بہت آج تیرے دیوانے

Nasir Kazmi - ناصر کاظمی

Grifta Dil Hain Bohat Aaj Tairay Deewany

دور اس تیرہ خاکداں سے دور

Nasir Kazmi - ناصر کاظمی

Door Is Tirah Khaakidaan Se Door

تنگ آغوش میں آباد کروں گا تجھ کو

Jaun Elia - جون ایلیا

Tang Agosh Main Abad Karoon Ga Tujh Ko

ستارے ہی صرف راستوں میں نہ کھو رہے تھے

Jamal Ehsani - جمال احسانی

Sitare Hi Sirf Raston Mein Na Kho Rahe The

نہیں ہے رت یہ ملنے کی وہ موسم اور ہی ہوگا

Munir Niazi - منیر نیازی

Nahin Hia Rut Ye Milne Ki Wo Mausam Aur Hi Hoga

نقشِ خیال تیرے نشاں کے علاوہ ہے

Zafar Iqbal - ظفر اقبال

Naqash E Khayal Tere Nishaan Ke Ilawah Hai

کہتی ہے نماز صبح کی بانگ

Ghulam Hamdani Mushafi - غلام ہمدانی مصحفی

Kehti Hai Namaz Subah Ki Bangh

اس قدر ڈوبا ہوا دل درد کی لذت میں ہے

Josh Malihabadi - جوش ملیح آبادی

Is Qader Dooba Howa Dil Dard Ki Lazat Main Hai

بدن کے دونوں کناروں سے جل رہا ہوں میں

Irfan Siddiqui - عرفان صدیقی

Badan Ke Donon Kinaron Se Jal Raha Hoon Main

میری مانند خود نگر تنہا

Majeed Amjad - مجید امجد

Meri Manind Khud Nagar Tanha

کل جو ہوا ہے دفعتہ اس سے مرا مکالمہ

Anwar Masood - انور مسعود

Kal Ko Hava Hai Dafatan Us Se Mera Mukalma

جزیرے کی طرح میری نشانی کس لیے ہے

Ashfaq Hussain - اشفاق حسین

Jazeere Ki Tarhaan Mere Nishani Kis Liye Hai

کئی بار اس کا دامن بھر دیا حسن دو عالم سے (ردیف .. ی)

Faiz Ahmad Faiz - فیض احمد فیض

Kayi Bar Is Ka Daman Bhar Diya Husn Do Aalam Say ( Radeef. . Y )

دل کو دنیا کا ہے سفر در پیش

Jaun Elia - جون ایلیا

Di Ko Duniya Ka Hai Safar Dar Paish

سائے ڈھلنے چراغ جلنے لگے

Amjad Islam Amjad - امجد اسلام امجد

Saaye Dhalnay Chiragh Jalne Lagey

نہ ہونے کی خبر

Ashfaq Hussain - اشفاق حسین

Na Hone Ki Khabar

جھمکے دکھا کے طور کو جن نے جلا دیا

Mir Taqi Mir - میر تقی میر

Jhumke Dikha Ke Tor Ko Jin Ne Jala Diya

ہر ایک بات نہ کیوں زہر سی ہماری لگے

Ahmed Faraz - احمد فراز

Har Aik Baat Nah Ku Zaher Si Hamari Lagey

تو بہتر ہے یہی

Ahmed Faraz - احمد فراز

To Behtar Hai Yahi

زندگی یوں ہوئی بسر تنہا

Gulzar - گلزار

Zindagi Yun Hui Basr Tanha

یہ سوچ کر کہ تیری جبیں پر نہ بل پڑے

Shahzad Ahmed - شہزاد احمد

Ye Soch Kar Ke Teri Jabeen Par Na Bal Pade

ہے آپ کے ہونٹوں پہ جو مسکان وغیرہ

Anwar Masood - انور مسعود

Hai Aap Ke Honton Pe Jo Muskaan Wagera

Classic Poetry

Classic poetry is based on classicism, emphasizing simplicity and clarity of thoughts with less display of emotions. Classical poetry values those things that are naturally beautiful and possesses perfection in themselves. Romanticism focuses on what heart says, and realism deals with the world at large, and classicism presents an ideal image of the world. Classical poetry has made a drastic change in the structure of traditional Urdu poetry. With its simplicity and clarity, it got popular among people easily.

Classic Urdu poetry represents simplicity and individuality. It is a grounded genre that does not deal in terms of theories but rather highlights experience. Classic Urdu poetry writers urge to focus on social issues, whereas romantic writers tend to uphold the individual. It is somehow formal, as classical writers follow strict meters and form.

Talking about Urdu literature, classic poetry changed the narrative style being told in the poetry traditionally. The idea of romanticism and the individuality of patriarchy was removed in classic poetry. Instead, the main focus was to explore an ideal world of human emotions and understand the simplicity and clarity of poetry.

Characteristics of classic poetry

Following are the main characteristics of classic Urdu poetry.

Concentration

Concentration means holding one idea or line of argument and making it the poetic piece’s theme. It refers to the delivery of the same idea or argument throughout the poem.

Extension of words

Words are not supposed to be wasted in classic poetry. Verses and words are always centered around the main theme of the poetry.

Conceit

The basic element of traditional classical poetry is conceit. Conceit is a simile or comparison between two not likable things. The dissimilarity between the two compared things is easily visible by the reader and the poet.

Wit

Classic poetry is also based on the wit of the poet. Wit describes the underlying meaning of the said words.

Passion and thought

Classic poetry is a combination of passion and thought. The basic structure of classical poetry in Urdu is love, emotion, and intellect. Therefore, the logical reasoning behind the balance of the event is passion.

Classical poets

Several poets and their popular works first helped us realize the charm of langue, and now we may actively search for works by Urdu poets. Some of the famous classic poets of Urdu poetry are described below:

Mirza Ghalib

Ghalib’s presence in the history of classical Urdu poetry is just unforgettable. However, the emotions expressed in his couplets are still counted as gems.

Faiz Ahmad Faiz

Faiz Ahmad Faiz and his classical poetry were famous for truly touching people's hearts. Faiz’s poetry truly defines the loss of love.

Gulzar

Similarly, Gulzar has made it through as an excellent point, lyricist, and writer by making his name into classical poetry. But, again, the capability of evoking human emotions was prominent in his works.

Javed Akhter

Javed Akhter got his taste in classical poetry in genes, as both of his parents were excellent writers and poets. However, the simplicity and emotional understanding made his poetry more popular.

Firaq Gorakhpuri

Firaq Gorakhpuri was a noted poet who made his steps in classical Urdu poetry through Urdu literature. His poetry was also famous because of the thought-provoking ideas and emotional well-being of humans.

Sahir Ludhianvi

Sahir Ludhianvi was an amazing Urdu poet whose poetry and songs are equally famous. His work is still famous because of the clarity it has and the amount of audience it addresses.

Rahat Indori

Rahat Indori’s poetic style has made him famous among classical poets. Likewise, his renowned performances and famous lyrics have helped him gain popularity in Urdu poetry.

Parvin Shakir

Sadly, there are not many women Urdu poets who have achieved the same level of fame as their male counterparts. But, Parvin Shakir and her work have their prominence. She just mastered free verse and technical ghazal style to make her name through famous classical poets.

Ahmad Faraz

Ahmad Faraz is said to be the genius of Urdu poetry. His poetry got famous because of his clear ideas and the amount of love he represents. The reason behind his famous poetry was simple, and his work expresses the joy and simplicity of love in a way no other writer could explain.

Jaun Elia

Jaun Elia - a name without which classical poetry is incomplete has seen the horror partition scene, expressing his pain and anguish through his revolutionary poetry.

Mir Taqi Mir

Mir Taqi Mir is famous in classical poetry for giving names and structure to the Urdu language. He's often called the pioneer of the Urdu poetry form of ghazal.

Akbar Allahabadi

Akbar Allahabadi made his name through classical poets with his excellence in the Urdu language. Moreover, his satire through Urdu verses made him a famous poet, which was barely shown in the poetry of other writers.

Allama Iqbal

Allama Iqbal and his poetry have made it through best and proved to be unmatchable to date. His idea of human emotions was a huge change in classical poetry.

Ibn-e-Insha

Ibn-e-Insha, his humorous take on life, made him and his poetry even more famous among other writers.

Conclusion

Classical poetry has made drastic changes to traditional Urdu poetry. The ancient history of Urdu poetry states that the theme of poetry was always around nature, love, and revolution brought through the partition. Classical poetry itself was a huge achievement as it focuses on what the ideal world looks like.

Classical poetry was truly based on the simplicity of ideas and clarity of thought, and it does pave the way for advancements in Urdu literature. Urdu classical poetry is famous to date due to its originality and reliability. Many poets nowadays prefer to write in classical poetry style just because of the uniqueness it has.

FAQs

Is classical poetry any different from other forms?

Classical poetry is most famous because of its originality and simplicity. It is different from other forms of poetry such as romantic poetry, tragedy, and love poetry. The idea behind classical poetry is to give an understanding of how an ideal world looks like. Therefore, the theme is to write simply and clearly.

Was classical poetry initiated in Urdu literature?

No, classical poetry was initiated in times of Greek and Romans. Some of the classical poets are John Donne, Milton, Wordsworth, etc. Classical poetry was introduced to Urdu literature a bit late just because of the uniqueness and form of style.