Famous Urdu Poetry - Best Famous Poetry in Urdu (Latest Collection)

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اردو پوائنٹ پر پسندیدہ ترین شاعری

خودی کا سرِ نہاں لا الہ الا اللہ

Allama Iqbal - علامہ اقبال

Khudi Ka Sirr E Nihan La Ilaha Illallah

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

مصطفی جان رحمت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi - امام احمدرضا خان

Mustafa Jane Rahmat Pe Lakhon Salam

سب سے اولیٰ و اعلیٰ ہمارا نبی

Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi - امام احمدرضا خان

Sab Se Aula O Aala Hamara Nabi

ان کے انداز کرم، ان پہ وہ آنا دل کا

Naseer Ud Din Naseer - پیر نصیر الدین نصیر

Un Ke Andaz E Karam Un Pe Wo Aana Di Ka

یا الٰہی ہر جگہ تیری عطا کا ساتھ ہو

Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi - امام احمدرضا خان

Ya Elahi Har Jagah Teri Ata Ka Sath Ho

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

تیرا چُپ رہنا مرے ذہن میں کیا بیٹھ گیا

Tehzeeb Haafi - تہذیب حافی

Tera Chup Rehna Mere Zehan Meiin Kia Beth Gaya

مدینے کاسفر ہے اور میں نم دیدہ نم دیدہ

Iqbal Azeem - اقبال عظیم

Madine Ka Safar Hai Aur Main Namdeeda Namdeeda

صبح طیبہ میں ہوئی بٹتا ہے باڑا نور کا

Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi - امام احمدرضا خان

Subha Taiba Mein Hui Batta Hai Bara Noor Ka

مصطفی جان رحمت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Naats - نعتیں

Mustafa Jaan E Rehmat Pe Lakhon Salam

ایک آرزو

Allama Iqbal - علامہ اقبال

Duniya Ki Mehfilon Se Ukta Gaya Hun Ya Rab

یہ نہ تھی ہماری قسمت کہ وصال یار ہوتا

Mirza Ghalib - اسداللہ خان غالب

Ye Na Thi Hamari Qismat Ke Visal E Yaar Hota

زمین و زماں تہارے لیے مکین و مکاں تمہارے لیے

Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi - امام احمدرضا خان

Zameen O Zamaan Tumhare Liye Makeen O Makaan Tumhare Liye

مری زندگی تو فراق ہے، وہ ازل سے دل میں مکیں سہی

Naseer Ud Din Naseer - پیر نصیر الدین نصیر

Meri Zindagi To Firaq Hai Wo Azal Se Dil Mein Makeen Sehi

ہم مدینے سے اللہ کیوں آگئے قلب حیراں کی تسکیں وہیں رہ گئی

Behzad Lakhnavi - بہزاد لکھنوی

Hum Madine Se Allah Kyun Aa Gaye Qalab Hiran Ki Taskeen Wahen Reh Gai

نعمتیں بانٹتا جس سمت وہ ذیشان گیا

Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi - امام احمدرضا خان

Naimatain Banta Jis Simt Wo Zeeshan Gaya

ان کی مہک نے دل کے غنچے کھلا دیے ہیں

Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi - امام احمدرضا خان

Unki Mehek Ne Dil Ke Gunche Khila Diye Hai

وہ نبیوں میں رحمت لقب پانے والا

Naats - نعتیں

Wo Nabiyon Mein Rehmat Laqab Panay Wala

میری جانب بھی ہو اک نگاہ کرم اے شفیع الوری خاتم الانبیا

Naats - نعتیں

Meri Janib Bhi Ho Ek Nigahe Karam Aye Shafi Ul Wara Khatam Ul Anbiya

کاش میں تیرے حسیں ہاتھ کا کنگن ہوتا

Wasi Shah - وصی شاہ

Kash Me Tere Haseen Hath Ka Kangan Hota

لگتا نہیں جی مرا اجڑے دیار میں

Bahadur Shah Zafar - بہادر شاہ ظفر

Lagtaa Nahin Hai Dil Miraa Ujre Dayaar Mein

چمک تجھ سے پاتے ہیں سب پانے والے

Naats - نعتیں

Chamak Tujhse Paate Hain Paane Wale

مرا پیمبر عظیم تر ہے

Muzaffar Warsi - مظفر وارثی

Mera Payamber Azeem Tar Hai

مجھ خطاکار سا انسان مدینے میں رہے

Naats - نعتیں

Mujh Khata Kar Sa Insaan Madinay Main Rahe

خدا کا ذکر کرے ذکر مصطفی نہ کرے

Naats - نعتیں

Khuda Ka Zikr Kare Zikr Na Kare

نمی دانم چہ منزل بود شب جائے کہ من بودم

Ameer Khusro - امیر خسرو

Nami Danam Che Manzil Bood Shab Jaye Ke Man Boodam

من تو شدم تو من شدی من تن شدم تو جاں شدی

Ameer Khusro - امیر خسرو

Man Tu Shadam To Man Shudi Tan Shadam Tu Jaan Shudi

اٹھا دو پردہ دکھا دو چہرہ کہ نورِ باری حجاب میں ہے

Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi - امام احمدرضا خان

Utha Do Parda Dikha Do Chehra Ke Noor Bari Hijab Mein Hai

ابتدائے عشق ہے روتا ہے کیا

Mir Taqi Mir - میر تقی میر

Ibtada E Ishq Hai Rota Hai Kia

تجھے یاد کیا نہیں ہے مرے دل کا وہ زمانہ؟

Allama Iqbal - علامہ اقبال

Tujhe Yaad Kyaa Nahi Hai Mire Dil Kaa Vo Zamaana

ہمیشہ دیر کر دیتا ہوں

Munir Niazi - منیر نیازی

Hamesha Dair Kar Deta Hoon

کتاب سادہ رہے گی کب تک کہیں تو آغاز باب ہو گا

Murtaza Birlas - مرتضیٰ برلاس

Kitab Sada Rahe Gi Kab Tak Kahin To Aghaz Bat Hoga

اب کے ہم بچھڑے تو شاید کبھی خوابوں میں ملیں

Ahmed Faraz - احمد فراز

Ab Ke Hum Bichade To Shayad Kabhi Khawabon Mein Milen

ہوئی تاخیر تو کچھ باعث تاخیر بھی تھا

Mirza Ghalib - اسداللہ خان غالب

Hoe Takheer To Kuch Bais Takheer Bhi Tha

کبھی ان کا نام لینا، کبھی ان کی بات کرنا

Naseer Ud Din Naseer - پیر نصیر الدین نصیر

Kabhi Unka Naam Lena Kabhi Unki Baat Karna

زخموں نے مجھ میں دروازے کھولے ہیں

Tehzeeb Haafi - تہذیب حافی

Zakhmon Ne Mujh Mien Darwaze Khole Hain

میرا دل اور مری جان مدینے والے

Naats - نعتیں

Mera Dil Aur Meri Jaan Madine Wale

کوئی اتنا پیارا کیسے ہو سکتا ہے

Jawad sheikh - جواد شیخ

Koi Itna Pyar Kaise Ho Sakta Hai

اس سے پہلے کہ بے وفا ہوجائیں

Ahmed Faraz - احمد فراز

Is Se Pehle Ke Be Wafa Ho Jayen

آہ کو چاہیے اک عمر اثر ہونے تک

Mirza Ghalib - اسداللہ خان غالب

Aah Ko Chahiye Ek Umar Asar Hone Tak

مجھ سے پہلی سی محبت مرے محبوب نا مانگ

Faiz Ahmad Faiz - فیض احمد فیض

Mujh Se Pehli Si Mohabbat Mere Mahboob Mang

فاصلوں کو تکلف ہے ہم سے اگر

Iqbal Azeem - اقبال عظیم

Faslon Ko Takalluf Hai Humse Agar Hum Bhi Be Bas Nahin Be Sahara Nahin

ویسے میں نے دنیا میں کیا دیکھا ہے

Tehzeeb Haafi - تہذیب حافی

Waise Main Ne Duniya Mein Kia Dekha Hai

ستاروں سے آگے جہاں اور بھی ہیں

Allama Iqbal - علامہ اقبال

Sitaaroon Se Aage Jahaan Aur Bhi Hai

حقیقت میں وہ لطف زندگی پایا نہیں کرتے

Naats - نعتیں

Haqeeqat Mein Woh Lutfe Zindagi Paya Nahi Karte

رنجش ہی سہی دل ہی دکھانے کے لئے آ

Ahmed Faraz - احمد فراز

Ranjish Hi Sahi Dil Hi Dukhane Ke Liye Aa

آج بازار میں پابجولاں چلو

Faiz Ahmad Faiz - فیض احمد فیض

Aaj Bazar Mein Pabjola Chalo

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Urdu poetry is traditionally a rich style of poetry which have different genres. In South Asian culture Urdu poetry is as important as the literature itself. During the British Empire, Urdu spread very fastly and received an official status. The major poets of Urdu were Mir Taqi mir, Mirza Ghalib, Mir Anees, Allama Iqbal, Josh Malihabadi, which set a mark for Urdu famous poetry.

During the start of the 18th century, with the arrival of famous words such as Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Ibn-e-Insha, Munir Niazi, Urdu prevailed in other countries. You can read the famous poetry of famous Urdu poets on UrduPoint by simply clicking on the poet in which you are interested. You can also check out Urdu poetry from this page.

Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Ehsan Danish

Faiz Ahmad Faiz comes at number one when we talk about the era of famous Urdu poetry. He was undoubtedly a Nobel Prize winner and was also awarded Nishan-e-Imtiaz for his remarkable work in literature and arts. Moreover, a collection of his poetry was published in 2011 by the name ‘celebrating Faiz’.

Alongside Faiz, Ehsan Danish was a prominent Urdu poet, linguist, and scholar from Pakistan. His poetry was famous for a romantic theme, but later, he wrote more poems about laborers. Ehsan Danish has written over 100 books on poetry, prose, and linguistics.

Waves of modern poetry

Syed Nasir Kazmi was a famous Urdu poet from Pakistan. He caused an uproar in modern poetry, and he was recognized for his exact words in poetry. The unique thing in his poetry was the use of short verses. His poetry got popular among people because the natural element was prominent in his poetry; his famous poetry has pieces such as Chaand, Raat, Barrish, Mausam, tanhai, etc.

Ibn-e-Insha was a famous Pakistani Poet, humorous writer, and columnist. His writings played a huge role in promoting poetry, and it was a mix of dialects of the Hindi-Urdu complex. Moreover, his unique form in a poetic style influenced young poets and conventional poetry, leaving a mark on infamous poetry.

Munir Niazi Was an Urdu and Punjabi language poet. His poetry was famous in newspapers, magazines, and radio. He was later associated with Pakistan television.

Literary advancements

In the year 1930, there was a drastic measure in poetry as well as in literature. Major poets or linguists in that period were Mustafa Zaidi, Ahmad Faraz, Jon Elia, Muzzafar Warsi, Anwar Masood, etc. Their poetry made a huge change in the traditional style of poetry.

New poetic syles

Major poetic styles were introduced and got in the list of famous Urdu poetry as we had some quality poets as well. We have many famous poets who have unique styles. Some extraordinary poets were Iftikhar Arif, Shamim Farooqui, Amjad Islam Amjad, Javed Akhtar, Mohsin Naqvi, Fehmida Riaz, and Zameer Akhtar Naqvi, etc.

Modern poetry

This era gave us some gems and some new poetic genres to add to famous poetry. Some famous poets were Rahat Indori, Ashfaq Husain, Munawwar Rana, Parveen Shakir, Sara Shagufta, etc. When we enter 1960, it was already the age of modern poetry, and this era gave us some very famous poets. Some of them are Fareed Parbati, Samina Raja, Anjum Rehbar, Zahida Hina, Raees Warsi, Zulfiqar Naqvi, Harris Khalique, Idris Azad, Riaz Tasneem etc.

20th-century poets

We have the upgraded form of poetry in this era with the arrival of new poets. In this era, some poets were Irshad Kamil, Akhtar Raza Saleemi, Irfan Nasirabadi, Sarim Momin, etc. Their poetry is still valued among famous poetry. But as we got in the 20th century, the poetry and literature in Urdu got a name of their own. Mashal Sultanpuri and Meena Kumari were the famous poets we found in the 20th century.

Conclusion

These famous poets have given a new shape to Urdu famous poetry and literature. These poets have made changes to the traditional as well as contemporary poetry of Pakistan. When we talk about the 18th century, we have got many changes in Urdu poetry genres. In the 18th century, poetry was more focused on nature, philosophy of life, revolution, romance, enlightenment, etc. for example, Allama Iqbal's poetry was specifically for youngsters of Pakistan to get them motivated.

But within the 20th century, we can see that more diverse themes are introduced. There is romantic, funny, satirical, sad, and love poetry as well nowadays. Poets are writing about Kashmir's motivation and bravery. Humorous poetry is also prevalent these days. You can check the work of these famous writers on UrduPoint.