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.

بیس برس سے کھڑے تھے جو اس گاتی نہر کے دوار

Majeed Amjad - مجید امجد

Bees Baras Khade The Jo Us Gaat Nehar Ke Dwaar

نظم الجھی ہوئی ہے سینے میں

Gulzar - گلزار

Nazm Uljhi Hui Hai Seene Mein

جب انجمن توجہ صد گفتگو میں ہو

Majeed Amjad - مجید امجد

Jab Anjuman Tawajah Sad Guftagu Mein Ho

لباس یار کو میں پارہ پارہ کیا کرتا

Khwaja Haidar Ali Aatish - خواجہ حیدر علی آتش

Libaas Yaar Ko Main Parah Parah Kya Karta

میرے سنگِ مزار پر فرہاد

Mir Taqi Mir - میر تقی میر

Mere Sang E Mazar Par Farhad

ہمت التجا نہیں باقی

Faiz Ahmad Faiz - فیض احمد فیض

Himmat Iltija Nahin Baqi

میں ہوں رات کا ایک بجا ہے

Nasir Kazmi - ناصر کاظمی

Main Hon Raat Ka Aik Baja Hai

آج بھی قافلہ عشق رواں ہے کہ جو تھا

Firaq Gorakhpuri - فراق گورکھپوری

Aaj Bhi Qafla E Ishq Rawan Hai Ke Jo Tha

میرؔ دریا ہے سنے شعر زبانی اس کی

Mir Taqi Mir - میر تقی میر

Mir Dariya Hai Sunay Shehr Zabani Uski

جو دیکھو مرے شعر تر کی طرف

Mir Taqi Mir - میر تقی میر

Jo Dekho Marey Shair Tar Ki Taraf

مجھ درد پر دوا نہ کرو تم حکیم کا

Wali Deccani - ولی دکنی

Mujh Dard Par Davaa Krwo Tum Hakim Ka

دن کچھ ایسے گزرتا ہے کوئی

Gulzar - گلزار

Din Kuch Aise Guzarta Hai Koi

میں بھی شریک مرگ ہوں مر میرے سامنے

Zafar Iqbal - ظفر اقبال

Main Bhi Sharek Merg Hon Mar Mere Samnay

گرد ہے اکسیر ‘ خاکِ کربلا کے سامنے

Meer Anees - میرانیس

Gird Hai Akseer Khak E Karbala Ke Samne

خدا کی مار وہ ایام شور و شر گزرے

Yagana Changezi - یگانہ چنگیزی

Khuda Ki Mar Wo Ayam- Shor O Shar Guzray

کسی کلی نے بھی دیکھا نہ آنکھ بھر کے مجھے

Nasir Kazmi - ناصر کاظمی

Kisi Kali Ne Bhi Dekha Na Aankh Bhar Ke Mujhe

سفر میں ہیں مسلسل ہم کہیں آباد بھی ہوں گے

Munir Niazi - منیر نیازی

Safar Mein Hai Musalsal Hum Kahin Aabad Bhi Hoon Ge

مجھ کو بھی ترکیب سکھا کوئی یار جلاہے

Gulzar - گلزار

Mujh Ko Bhi Tarkeeb Sikha Koi Yaar Jalahay

دو آنسو بہہ جائیں تو ہم بھی جینے سے لگتے ہیں

Daniyal Tareer - دانیال طریر

Doo Ansu Beh Jayeen Tu Hum Bhi Jeene Se Lagte Hain

ستم سے گو یہ ترے کشتۂ وفا نہ رہا

Mir Taqi Mir - میر تقی میر

Sitam Se Go Yeh Tre Kushta Wafa Nah Raha

کل تجھے سیر کرائیں گے سمندر سے لگی گول سڑک کی

Gulzar - گلزار

Kal Tujhe Sair Karain Ge Samandar Se Lagi Gol Sadak Ki

کچھ اعتماد ان کے نہیں ارتباط کا

Ghulam Hamdani Mushafi - غلام ہمدانی مصحفی

Kuch Etimad Unka Nahin Arbaat Ka

لخت جگر کو کیونکر مژگان تر سنبھالے

Khwaja Haidar Ali Aatish - خواجہ حیدر علی آتش

Lakht Jigar Ko Kionkar Margan Tar Sambhalay

شبان ہجراں دراز چوں زلف و روز و صلت چوں عمر کو تاہ

Ameer Khusro - امیر خسرو

Shaban-e-hijran Daraaz Chun Zulf Roz-e-waslat Chu Umr Kotah

مجھے حادثوں نے سجا سجا کے بہت حسین بنادیا

Bashir Badr - بشیر بدر

Mujhe Hadsoon Ne Saja Saja Ke Buhat Haseen Bana Dia

اکیلے

Gulzar - گلزار

Akailey

دیدئہ اشکبار ہے اپنا

Meeraji - میراجی

Deedah Eashkbar Hai Apna

رونے سے سوز داغ جگر دور ہو گیا

Ghulam Hamdani Mushafi - غلام ہمدانی مصحفی

Rone Se Sooz E Dag E Jigar Ho Gaya

شب وصال کے روز فراق میں کیا کیا

Mohammad Ibrahim Zauq - محمد ابراہیم ذوق

Shab Visal Ke Roo Firat Mein Kia Kia

لمحہ لمحہ دم بہ دم

Munir Niazi - منیر نیازی

Lamha Lamha Dam Ba Dam

دام خوشبو میں گرفتار صبا ہے کب سے

Amjad Islam Amjad - امجد اسلام امجد

Daam Khushbu Main Girftar Saba Hai Kab Say

کشیدہ سر سے توقع عبث جھکاؤ کی تھی

Ahmed Faraz - احمد فراز

Kasheda Sir Say Tawaqa Abs Jhakao Ki Thi

بدن پر ٹانک کر تارے اڑایا جا رہا ہے

Daniyal Tareer - دانیال طریر

Badan Par Tank Kar Tare Udaya Ja Raha Hai

دل آرام

Shahzad Ahmed - شہزاد احمد

Dil Araam

نگری نگری پھرا مسافر گھر کا رستہ بھول گیا

Meeraji - میراجی

Nagri Nagri Phira Ghar Ka Rasta Bhol Gaya

کچھ ایسی بات محرم کا چاند کہتا ہے

Ghulam Muhammad Qasir - غلام محمد قاصر

Kuch Aisi Baat Mehroom Ka Chand Kehta Hai

ترے فرق ناز پہ تاج ہے مرے دوش غم پہ گلیم ہے

Majeed Amjad - مجید امجد

Tre Farq Naz Pay Taaj Hai Marey Dosh Gham Pay Galim Hai

تری زلفوں نے بل کھایا تو ہوتا

Khwaja Haidar Ali Aatish - خواجہ حیدر علی آتش

Tari Zulfon Ne Bil Khaya To Hota

جو ہمارے بِیچ میں تھا فاصلہ رہنے دیا

Professor Rasheed Hasrat - پروفیسر رشید حسرت

Jo Hamare Bich Mein Tha Fasla Rehne Diya

ملال دل سے علاج غم زمانہ کیا

Ahmed Faraz - احمد فراز

Malaal Dil Se Ilaaj Gham Zamana Kya

دل والو کیوں دل سی دولت یوں بیکار لٹاتے ہو

Habib Jalib - حبیب جالب

Dil Walo Kyun Dil Si Doulat Yun Bekar Lutatay Ho

خواب کے رنگ دل و جاں میں سجائے بھی گئے

Jaun Elia - جون ایلیا

Khawaab Ke Rang Dil O Jaan Mein Sajaye Bhi Gaye

گرچہ کب دیکھتے ہو پر دیکھو

Mir Taqi Mir - میر تقی میر

Garche Kab Dekhe Ho Par Dekho

آج تک اس کی محبت کا نشہ طاری ہے

Shahzad Ahmed - شہزاد احمد

Aaj Tak Is Ki Muhabbat Ka Nasha Taari Hai

رنگ برسات نے بھرے کچھ تو

Nasir Kazmi - ناصر کاظمی

Rang Barsat Ne Bhare Kuch To

کچھ موجِ ہوا پیچاں اے میر نظر آئی

Mir Taqi Mir - میر تقی میر

Kuch Mauj E Hawa Peeche Aye Mere Nazar Aai

رتا ہے ابرواں پر ہاتھ اکثر لاوبالی کا

Abroo Shah Mubarak - نجم الدین شاہ مبارک

Ratta Hai Abroon Per Hath Aksar Lawabali Ka

اک طرزِ پُراسرار میں دیکھا ہے خدا خیر

Daniyal Tareer - دانیال طریر

Aik Tarz Pur Israr Mein Dekha Hai Khuda Khair

ہے آپ کے ہونٹوں پہ جو مسکان وغیرہ

Anwar Masood - انور مسعود

Hai Aap Ke Honton Pe Jo Muskaan Wagairah

یاد ہے اک دن

Gulzar - گلزار

Yaad Hai Ik Din

کہف القحط

Ghulam Muhammad Qasir - غلام محمد قاصر

Qahf-ul-qahat

عجیب رو ہے خیال کی بھی

Amjad Islam Amjad - امجد اسلام امجد

Ajiib Ruu Hai Khayaal Ki Bhi

جب سے بے نور ہوئی ہیں شمعیں

Faiz Ahmad Faiz - فیض احمد فیض

Jab Say Ba Noor Hoi Hain Shamain

سالہا سال اور اک لمحہ

Jaun Elia - جون ایلیا

Salha Saal Aur Ek Lamha

بخت سے کوئی شکایت ہے نہ افلاک سے ہے

Parveen Shakir - پروین شاکر

Bikhat Se Koi Shikayat Hai Nah Aflaq Say Hai

اس کا نقشہ ایک بے ترتیب افسانے کا تھا

Munir Niazi - منیر نیازی

Us Ka Naqsha Aik Be Tarteeb Afsaane Ka Tha

عشق بےتاب جاں گدازی ہے

Wali Deccani - ولی دکنی

Ishq Be Taab Jaan Gudazi Hai

زبانوں کا بوسہ

Fahmida Riaz - فہمیدہ ریاض

Zabanon Ka Bosa

شہر یہ دوسروں کا تھا جس میں‌ ہمیں‌ سہا گیا

Jaun Elia - جون ایلیا

Shehar Ye Dosron Ka Tha Jis Mein Hume Saha Gaya

تمہارے حسن کی تسخیر عام ہوتی ہے

Behzad Lakhnavi - بہزاد لکھنوی

Tumhray Husn Ki Taskher Aam Hoti Hai

یادوں کا سنسار

Professor Rasheed Hasrat - پروفیسر رشید حسرت

Yaadoon Ka Sansar

ترا کہنا ہے

Parveen Shakir - پروین شاکر

Tera Kehna Hai

محبت پانی پانی ہے مری پانی کی بستی ہے

Bashir Badr - بشیر بدر

Muhabbat Pani Pani Hai Meri Pani Ki Basti Hai

جب تجھے یاد کریں کار جہاں کھینچتا ہے

Ahmed Faraz - احمد فراز

Jab Yaad Karen Kar E Jahaan Khainchta Hai

جانے یہاں ہوں میں یا میں

Jaun Elia - جون ایلیا

Jane Yahaan Hoon Mein Ya Mein

میں شاید تم کو یکسر بھولنے والا ہوں

Jaun Elia - جون ایلیا

Mein Shayad Tum Ko Yaksar Bhuulne Wala Hoon

قاصد مست گام موج صبا

Majeed Amjad - مجید امجد

Qasid Mast Gaam Mouj Saba

کب تک کڑکتی دھوپ میں آنکھیں جلائیں ہم

Shahzad Ahmed - شہزاد احمد

Kab Tak Karkti Dhoop Main Ankhen Jlayen Hum

سیہ کاری ہے مانند نگیں ہر چند کام اپنا

Mirza Muhammad Rafi Sauda - مرزا محمد رفیع سودا

Siyah Kari Hai Manad Nagi Har-chand Kam Apna

حیات جاوداں والے نے مارا

Hafeez Jalandhari - حفیظ جالندھری

Hayat-e-jawedan Wale Ne Mara

ہم آپ ہی کو اپنا مقصود جانتے ہیں

Mir Taqi Mir - میر تقی میر

Hum Aap Hi Ko Apna Maqsod Jantay Hain

نگاہ فقر میں شان سکندری کیا ہے

Allama Iqbal - علامہ اقبال

Nigah Fiqr Main Shan Skandari Kya Hai

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.