Urdu poetry is a phenomenal experience, for it is so rich in culture, ideas, diction and expression. "Every age has its own poetry; in every age the circumstances of history choose a nation, a race, a class to take up the torch by creating situations that can be expressed or transcended only through poetry." Jean-Paul Sartre
Urdu poetry has many dimensions but here discussed some of them. These are:
- Religion:
Urdu poetry has some specific forms in religion: Hamd, Na’t and Marsia. In Marsia, express grief on the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A), his disciples and his family also.
- Social issues:
Many Urdu poets showed social issues via their poetry. Some of them include Faiz Ahmad faiz, Sahir Ludhyanwi and Allama Iqbal.
For example, a verse of Allama Iqbal says,
“Jis khet se kisan ko mayasir ho na rozi
Us khet k her khosha e gandum ko jala do”
- Fight for freedom:
Urdu poetry played an important role when there was a major fight for freedom. Especially Allama Iqbal’s poetry realized Muslims their lost glory and fight against enemies.
- Ethics and morals:
Urdu poets put a strong emphasis on the ethical values and moral among the humanity. Akbar Allahabadi, Maulana Hali and Allama Iqbal are prominent poets of this domain.
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