Urdu words for self-torture

From Fasl to Tafsiil: Unraveling the Etymology

The moment you hear the word “Fasl,” don’t the images of lush green fields, the golden shimmer of ripening crops, and the sweat-drenched smiles of hardworking farmers come alive in your mind? Its plural “Faslein” evokes a sense of abundance and harve ...continue reading

Niyaaz: From Sacred Offering to Poetic Longing

Today, let me introduce you to a word that at times bows down in humility, at times appears in sacred rituals, and often finds itself resting gently on the forehead of a lover in Urdu poetry. Just a simple four-letter word — “Niyaaz” نیاز — but it ...continue reading