Faiz Ahmed Faiz stands as a monumental figure in 20th-century Urdu literature, renowned for his evocative poetry that seamlessly blends themes of love, beauty, and social justice. His shayaris resonate with readers across generations, capturing the essence of human emotions and societal struggles. This collection presents over 50 of his most famous shayaris, offering a glimpse into the depth and diversity of Faiz’s poetic genius.
Mohabbat Ki Shayari
aur bhī dukh haiñ zamāne meñ mohabbat ke sivā,
rāhateñ aur bhī haiñ vasl kī rāhat ke sivā.
tumhārī yaad ke jab zaḳhm bharne lagte haiñ,
kisī bahāne tumheñ yaad karne lagte haiñ.
donoñ jahān terī mohabbat meñ haar ke,
vo jā rahā hai koī shab-e-ġham guzār ke.
dil nā-umīd to nahīñ nākām hī to hai.
lambī hai ġham kī shaam magar shaam hī to hai.
kar rahā thā ġham-e-jahāñ kā hisāb,
aaj tum yaad be-hisāb aa.e.
tumhārī yaad ke jab zaḳhm bharne lagte haiñ,
kisī bahāne tumheñ yaad karne lagte haiñ.
nahīñ nigāh meñ manzil to justujū hī sahī,
nahīñ visāl mayassar to aarzū hī sahī.
guloñ meñ rañg bhare bād-e-nau-bahār chale,
chale bhī aao ki gulshan kā kārobār chale.
vo baat saare fasāne meñ jis kā zikr na thā,
vo baat un ko bahut nā-gavār guzrī hai.
ik tarz-e-taġhāful hai so vo un ko mubārak,
ik arz-e-tamannā hai so ham karte raheñge.
aa.e to yuuñ ki jaise hamesha the mehrbān,
bhūle to yuuñ ki goyā kabhī āshnā na the.
zindagī kyā kisī muflis kī qabā hai jis meñ,
har ghaḌī dard ke paivand lage jaate haiñ.
na jaane kis liye ummīd-vār baiThā huuñ,
ik aisī raah pe jo terī rahguzar bhī nahīñ.
maqām ‘faiz’ koī raah meñ jachā hī nahīñ,
jo kū-e-yār se nikle to sū-e-dār chale.
ham parvarish-e-lauh-o-qalam karte raheñge,
jo dil pe guzartī hai raqam karte raheñge.
ye aarzū bhī baḌī chiiz hai magar hamdam,
visāl-e-yār faqat aarzū kī baat nahīñ.
ik fursat-e-gunāh milī vo bhī chaar din,
dekhe haiñ ham ne hausle parvardigār ke.
tere qaul-o-qarār se pahle,
apne kuchh aur bhī sahāre the.
na gul khile haiñ na un se mile na mai pī hai,
ajiib rañg meñ ab ke bahār guzrī hai.
ab taaj uchhaale jaayenge,
sab takht giraaye jaayenge.
mujh se pehli si mohabbat mere mehboob na maang,
maine samjha tha ke tu hai to zindagi roshan hai.
chashm-e-nam, jaan-e-shoreeda kaafi nahi,
tohmat-e-ishq poshida kaafi nahi.
jo rukay to koh-e-garaan thay hum,
jo chale to jaan se guzar gaye.
jo bhi likha gaya zamane ne,
woh bhi likhna humi ne seekha hai.
Umeed Aur Mayusi Ki Shayari
dil nā-umīd to nahīñ nākām hī to hai
lambī hai ġham kī shaam magar shaam hī to hai
jo bacha tha wo lutane ke liye aaye hain,
hum mohabbat ka khazana le ke aaye hain.
gar baaz chahe tu phir lod aaye,
jeevan ke shor me hum dabe nahi.
main jo dukh bhulane nikla tha,
tere gham bhi saath le aaya.
jo humne dastaan apni sunayi,
wo bhi teri kahani ban gayi.
khud ko jala ke raushan kiya,
yeh dil bhi ek chirag hai.
tere bina jo raatein katin,
unhe likha nahi ja sakta.
tere ishq ne dard diya,
aur dawa bhi tu hi hai.
mohabbat ke safar me,
hum khud ko bhool baithe.
khamoshi bhi ek awaz hai,
jo sirf dil sunta hai.
jo chahat ki baatein karte hain,
unka dukh koi nahi samajhta.
Dukh Aur Judaai Ki Shayari
barbaad mohabbat ka maja aur hai,
woh pal bhi yaad aata hai jo mila nahi.
duniyā ne terī yaad se begāna kar diyā
tujh se bhī dil-fareb haiñ ġham rozgār ke
kuch baatein kehne ki nahi hoti,
bas mehsoos karne ki hoti hai.
jo bechainiyan rakhti hain dil me,
unhe mohabbat kehte hain.
jo mohabbat se door rehta hai,
uska dil udaas rehta hai.
teri yaadon ki baarish me bheeg raha hoon,
aaj phir tanha hoon.
jo guzri raat ki kahani thi,
subah tak sirf yaadein reh gayi.
jo pyaar karte hain,
woh sirf imtihaan dete hain.
jo kisi se mohabbat karta hai,
woh sirf ek hi baar jeeta hai.
jo bichhad gaye,
unki yaadein humare saath hai.
jo raat ke andheron me bhi dikhai de,
woh teri yaadein hai.
jo dukh mohabbat me mile,
woh bhi khushi jaisi lagti hai.
jo khud ko kho dete hain,
woh hi ishq me jeet te hain.
jo pyaar me na ho,
woh zindagi adhuri si lagti hai.
jo dukh dil me rehta hai,
woh sirf tere saath hi khatam hota hai.
Conclusion:
Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s poetry transcends time and geography, resonating with readers through its profound exploration of love, loss, and social justice. His unique ability to intertwine personal emotions with collective struggles has solidified his place as a monumental figure in Urdu literature. Faiz’s work continues to inspire and mobilize individuals, reflecting the enduring power of poetic expression in advocating for human dignity and freedom.
