Ahmed Faraz

Syed Ahmed Shah, better known by his pen name Ahmed Faraz, was a Pakistani Urdu poet. He was widely known as one of the best modern Urdu poets of the last century. Faraz was his pen name. He died in Islamabad on 25 August 2008. Ahmad Faraz's poetry was highly popular among the general public in Pakistan, India as well as among the subcontinent's immigrant populations overseas.He was a poet in high demand at social gatherings (mushairas) where he would recite his poetry in his own voice. Ahmad Faraz was often compared to other legendary Urdu poets like Allama Iqbal and Faiz ahmed 'Faiz'. He was one of the most modest and humble poet. His humbleness can be said in the following sher of his own:


"sab kay waste laye hein kapre sale se
Laye hein mere liye qaidi ka kambal jail se".


Here at shayarkhan you can read few of his sher and ghazal. Links are as Below:

1. Ranjeesh hi sahi
2. Ab ke hum bichhde : his masterpiece for the departure of the beloved
3. Ashiqui me : On the dilemma of love
4. Wafa ke baab me: On not taking lovers name in loyalty
5.Shiddat e judaayi: Longing for beloved
6. Ab hum ghar se nikalte: sighing for someone
7. Aisa nahi ke humko: Clearing why I didn't choose anyone other than you
8. Tu kahan hai magar: On finding signs of beloved
9. Dost Bankar: Betrayals by friend and beloved
10. Sab Khwab muqammal nahi hote: Shattering of some dreams

11. Ab ke tajdeed-e-wafaa ke nahin imkaan

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