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...

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...

'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...