Urdu Poetry
Our largest shelf: 100+ collections of ghazals, nazms and English verse by new Pakistani poets. Whether you read for heartbreak or for healing, there's a book here with your name on it.
Dairon ka SafarMuhammad IqbalWhat if every journey we take only brings us back to where we began? Dairon ka Safar by Muhamma…
Aiban wala - Urdu and Punjabi Poetry BookImran KhanAibaan Wala is an Urdu and Punjabi poetry book that invites readers to experience the richness …
Daastan e Hayaat- Poetry Book on FeelingsEman SiddiquiDaastan e Hayaat by Eman Siddiqui is a profound poetry book on feelings that captures the very …
Bay Nateeja- Urdu Poetry Book on Life Al-Naveed AhmadBay Nateeja by Al-Naveed Ahmad is the Urdu poetry book on life you have been waiting for. It is…
Ishq Ilhaam Hai- Spiritual Love Poetry BookAqleem FatimahIshq Ilhaam Hai by Aqleem Fatimah is regarded among the best spiritual poetry books for readers…
Top 10 in PoetryDillo ki Dilli - دِلوں کی دِلّیAli Mahboob“دلوں کی دِلّی” محض ایک شاعری مجموعہ نہیں، بلکہ انسانی احساسات کی اس دنیا کا سفر ہے جہاں محبت ک…
زادِ فقیر (جلد اوّل) - Zaad e Faqeer (Volume 1)Hakeem Ameer Ali TalashZaad-e-Faqeer” by Hakim Amir Ali Talash is a beautiful Naat book written with deep love and dev…
خواب برحق ہیں (جلد اول) - Khuwab Barhaq Hain (Volume 1)Amber RizwanThis poetry anthology book Khuwab Barhaq Hain written by Amber Rizwan is a heart touching colle…
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Ishq Ilhaam Hai- Spiritual Love Poetry Book
Ishq Ilhaam Hai by Aqleem Fatimah is regarded among the best spiritual poetry books for readers who seek depth, faith, and emotional truth in words. This collection is not just poetry. It is a quiet conversation between the soul, …
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خواب برحق ہیں (جلد دوم) - Khuwab Barhaq Hain (Volume 2)Amber RizwanKhwab Barhaq Hain” by Amber Rizwan is a heart-warming poetry book about feelings that expresses…
حوالۂ عشق - Hawala e IshqSalman ZahoorHawala-e-Ishq by Salman Zahoor is a deeply expressive poetry book about emotion that shows the …
پہلا قدم - Pehla Qadam - Sufi Poetry BookHakeem Ameer Ali Talash"پہلا قدم - Pehla Qadam" by Hakeem Ameer Ali Talash is a sufi poetry book that marks the first …
زندگی اِک گلدستۂ کتاب - Zindagi Ik Guldasta e Kitaab- Poetry Book About Love Mahi ShaheenDiscover the heartfelt world of “زندگی اِک گلدستۂ کتاب” by Mahi Shaheen, a poetry book about lo…
حرفِ تمنا - Harf e TamanaMumtaz H ChaudhryHurf-e-Tamanna is a beautifully written Urdu poetry book in which each verse carries a hidden m…
شام ٹھہر گئی - Sham Thehr GaiSyed Mohammad AzherSham Thehr Gai is an engagingly sweet poetry book about the poet’s expression of thoughts and e…
بے ہنر - Bey HunarShehryar Akhter Ali KhayalThis social poetry book by Shehryar Akhtar Ali Khayal conveys a message of freedom of thought a…
کمالؔ لمحے - Kamal LamhayKamalud DinKamal Lamhe is a poem book about morality that takes readers on a thoughtful journey through li…
Voice of many young writers in form of incredible poetry. Must read and share.
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ریگزار - RegzaarSumbul SeharThis poems book on life lessons by Sumbul Sehar is a rich and engaging collection that showcase…
سفرِ زندگی / Safar e ZindagiKhatija YaseenDiscover سفرِ زندگی / Safar e Zindagi by Khatija Yaseen, a heartfelt journey of faith and resil…
ِاِک پرِ خیال / Ik Par e Khyal- Reflective Poetry Book About LifeMuneera QureshiIk Par e Khyal (اِک پرِ خیال) by Muneera Qureshi is a reflective poetry book in urdu that speak…
محبت کے رنگ / Muhabat Kay RungMuhammad Afzal AnsariDiscover Muhabat Kay Rung (محبت کے رنگ) by Muhammad Afzal Ansari, an Urdu poetry collection giv…
لفظ میرے بات تمھاری / Lafz Mere Bat TumhariHania IrmiyaDiscover the soul-stirring "لفظ میرے بات تمھاری / Lafz Mere Bat Tumhari" by Hania Irmiya, an Ur…
گلستانِ طُرشہ / Gulistan e Turshaطُرشہ شبیر احمدDiscover the beauty of the Urdu prose poetry book گلستانِ طُرشہ / Gulistan e Tursha by طُرشہ شب…
Lamhe Ne Kaha / لمحے نے کہاMuneera QureshiLamhe Ne Kaha by Muneera Qureshi is a perfect blend of a beautifully expressive poems book and …
Top Ratedز-ر-ش - Zay Ray Sheen - Positive PoetryZarish Iqbalز-ر-ش – Zay Ray Sheen by Zarish Iqbal is a positive poetry book that reflects the author’s jour…
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حوالۂ عشق ازسلمان ظہور - Daastan
سلمان کا شعری اسلوب بےحد رواں اور منفرد ہے۔ اس کتاب میں ان کی یہی خوبی نمایاں ہے۔ انھوں نے بہت سے موضوعات پر قلم اٹھایا ہے اور ان کے ہر شعر میں شاعری سے محبت جھلکتی ہے۔یہی نہیں بلکہ وہ کمال کی منظرنگاری پیش کرنے کا بھی ہنر جانتے ہیں
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Aqleem Fatimah: "Ishq Ilham Hai" Spiritual Poetry with Daastan. - Daastan
An insightful interview with Aqleem Fatimah on Ishq Ilhaam Hai, discussing love, her writing inspiration, and her journey with daastan.
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I'll meet you there by Aateqa Hashmi - Daastan
I'll meet you there is a poetic book that leaves its readers stunned, to say the least. It was published fairly recently and beautifies the world around us. The book's theme caters to multiple topics and since it is set in modern times and written as poetry, it leaves a lot to be imagined by the readers. The readers are creatively transported into an entirely different world that is beyond the human imagination.
Urdu Poetry books — common questions
What are the best Urdu Poetry books by Pakistani authors?
Rated highest by readers on Daastan: ز-ر-ش - Zay Ray Sheen - Positive Poetry (5.0/5 from 8 readers), سب مائع ہے (5.0/5 from 6 readers) and آرزوئے دل (5.0/5 from 6 readers).
Which Urdu Poetry book should I read first?
The most-read titles on this shelf are قصّہ تمام شُد / Qissa Tamam Shud , محبت گستاخ ہوتی ہے - Poems Book About Hard Times and خانہ بدوش آنکھیں / Khana Badoosh Ankhain- Philosophical Poetry Book — a fair place to start if you are new to Urdu poetry.
Who are the Urdu Poetry authors on Daastan?
Among the most published on this shelf are Amber Rizwan, Hakeem Ameer Ali Talash, Muneera Qureshi and Adil Seemab. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.
Are these Poetry books written in Urdu?
Yes — all 42 books on this shelf are Urdu poetry, by Pakistani authors. There are also 75 in English if you would rather read those.
Which Urdu Poetry books can I read for free?
6 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free Urdu poetry books, or browse everything free to read.
Are Urdu Poetry books available as e-books?
29 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the Urdu poetry e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.
How much do Urdu Poetry books cost?
Print editions run from Rs 250 to Rs 1,800, averaging about Rs 819. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about Urdu Poetry books on Daastan?
57 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.
What are some memorable lines from Urdu Poetry books?
“کتاب میں موجود نظمیں اور غزلیں میرے جذبات اور مزاج کی عکاس ہیں۔” — Dillo ki Dilli - دِلوں کی دِلّی
“یقینا الہامِ عشق کا سلسلہ رکا نہیں مگر اشعار کی آمد کا سلسلہ رک گیا ہے یا یوں کہیں کہ روک دیا گیا ہے۔” — Ishq Ilhaam Hai- Spiritual Love Poetry Book
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“یقینا الہامِ عشق کا سلسلہ رکا نہیں مگر اشعار کی آمد کا سلسلہ رک گیا ہے یا یوں کہیں کہ روک دیا گیا ہے۔” — Ishq Ilhaam Hai- Spiritual Love Poetry Book
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How many Urdu Poetry books are on Daastan?
42 published Urdu poetry titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.
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Dairon ka SafarMuhammad IqbalWhat if every journey we take only brings us back to where we began? Dairon ka Safar by Muhamma…
Aiban wala - Urdu and Punjabi Poetry BookImran KhanAibaan Wala is an Urdu and Punjabi poetry book that invites readers to experience the richness …
Daastan e Hayaat- Poetry Book on FeelingsEman SiddiquiDaastan e Hayaat by Eman Siddiqui is a profound poetry book on feelings that captures the very …
Bay Nateeja- Urdu Poetry Book on Life Al-Naveed AhmadBay Nateeja by Al-Naveed Ahmad is the Urdu poetry book on life you have been waiting for. It is…
Ishq Ilhaam Hai- Spiritual Love Poetry BookAqleem FatimahIshq Ilhaam Hai by Aqleem Fatimah is regarded among the best spiritual poetry books for readers…
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