Urdu Three-Line Poetry: A Bold and Beautiful Evolution

Portrait of Himayat Ali Shair alongside the book "Ahwal-e-Waqai" and the word "Thulathi" representing Urdu three-line poetry, highlighting Mirza Saleem Baig's critical work

Urdu three-line poetry is a powerful and innovative form that proves how even the shortest verse can carry immense emotional and intellectual weight. In a literary tradition rich with ghazals, nazms, qasidas, and rubais, this compact poetic form, also known as Thulathi, has carved out a unique space in the world of Urdu literature. What … Read more

Mastering the Art of Qata: A Fascinating Journey into Urdu Poetry

The Art of Qata in Urdu Poetry

The Art of Qata is an Arabic term meaning fragment, piece, or cut-off portion. It holds a significant place in Urdu poetry, referring to a specific poetic form consisting of two or more verses that present a unified theme or idea in continuity. With a minimum of two verses, this poetic style requires that the … Read more