Sir Mohammad Iqbal, widely recognized as Allama Iqbal, was a renowned poet and philosopher. 'World Urdu Day' is celebrated on his birth anniversary to honor Urdu heritage, culture, and its impact on South Asian art, history, and literature.

In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores Iqbal’s poetry on ‘khudi’, the journey of self-realization.

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This Diwali, let's explore the beautiful Urdu word 'Ujala'—a word that brings to life the brilliance and warmth of light. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed dives into the word, drawing connections to other poetic expressions of illumination like 'Noor', 'Zia', 'Tabaan', and 'Tajalli'. From festivals to personal revelations, each word sheds light on how brightness symbolizes hope, purity, and joy in our lives. Join us as we celebrate light in all its forms, and discover how Urdu captures its radiant spirit, especially during the festive season.

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'Ashk' is an Urdu word that means 'tears'. Tiny droplets of water that hold the weight of unspoken feelings within them. It is the rain of heart which reflects hidden pain and profound happiness. 

In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the depth of the language of tears, which fall silently yet speaks volumes. While covering the bridge gap of emotions and expressions with urdu poetry.

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Nida Fazli was an eminent Indian poet and lyricist, popularly admired for his simple yet profound writing style that captures the hearts of all ages. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into Fazli's view of life, while exploring his timeless traditional and modern poetry.

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'Wafa' or 'vafaa' is an Urdu word which translates to faithfulness, loyalty and fidelity. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the depth of wafa, covering all aspects of it's meaning.

As Fabeha navigates life in a new city, she brings a fresh episode from the oven about being committed to something or someone. Listen till the end!

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Paying tribute to the spirit of the freedom, we present to you 'Dastan-e- Gandhi', the journey of an ordinary man who inspired millions to change, reform, and stand for justice. 

Darkhast-e-Maafi for not delivering a new episode this week as Fabeha and Musa are battling the flu. But we bid you to enjoy this historical tale, drawn directly from the Urdunama archives. Listen to 'Dastan-e-Gandhi', written and produced by Danish Iqbal.

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Kaifi Azmi was a renowned poet in the Urdu literary world. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into Kaifi's poetic masterpieces and examines his profound contributions to society through his reflections on love, revolution, and life.

Dil se maazrat for not delivering a fresh episode this week, but we invite you to enjoy the ethereal poetry of Kaifi, drawn straight from the Urdunama archives.

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Viral fiver has been an unwelcome guest for our dear Fabeha these days. Maazrat for not delivering a new episode of Urdunama this week, but we have some umdah poetry for this rainy day. Grab your chai, fix some pakodas, and tap into the world of poetry, as we bring an episode from the Urdunama archives.

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In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the word 'jafa', which translates to 'oppression'. The term carries both socio-political and romantic connotations, often used to describe the cruelty inflicted by a beloved or an oppressive ruler. Stay tuned as Fabeha shares poetry by Ahmad Faraz, among others.

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Before we start, apologies for being MIA for the last two weeks. Fabeha and Musa have some news for you!

In this episode of 'Urdunama', Fabeha Syed dives into the mystical world 'Barzakh'. Often interpreted as the barrier or partition between the physical and spiritual realms, 'barzakh' carries deep significance in literature, philosophy, and spirituality.

Taking a cue from the Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed starred show, we explore its roots in Urdu poetry, and how it continues to resonate in contemporary discussions on love, heartbreak, and longing.

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Dive into the world of 'hunar' in this episode of Urdunama, as Fabeha Syed explores the Urdu word that embodies talent, skill, and the pursuit of mastery. What does it mean to have hunar', and how does it shape our identities and contributions to the world? Whether you're an artist, a craftsman, or someone working on yourself, this episode is a celebration of the creative spirit within us all.

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