Shaikh Ibrahim Zauq
Author
Shafiq Naz
Editor
Zauq: 100 Selected Ghazals – Urdu
With Pronunciation and Glossary
Introduction to Shaikh Ibrahim Zauq : 100 Selected Ghazals. This book is in Urdu
Shaikh Ibrahim Zauq (1789–1854), poet laureate of the Mughal court and one of the last great voices of classical Urdu, brought to the ghazal a rare combination of rhetorical elegance, idiomatic fluency, and spiritual depth. A master of poetic form and language, Zauq’s verse is rich in moral reflection, urbane wit, and a deep sense of cultural continuity, crafted in a voice that is both lyrical and wise.
This carefully curated selection of one hundred ghazals presents the full range of Zauq’s artistry, from tender couplets on love and longing to meditative reflections on time, fate, and faith. In keeping with the core values of this publication series, the complete Urdu text is presented with full diacritical markings (eʿrāb)—an essential aid for proper pronunciation, metrical clarity, and linguistic precision, especially for students, reciters, and new readers of Urdu.
Additionally, a comprehensive Urdu glossary accompanies the text, offering clear explanations of classical or difficult words and expressions to enrich the reader’s understanding and appreciation of Zauq’s poetic nuance.
Zauq: 100 Selected Ghazals is both a literary homage and a cultural restoration — returning a master poet to readers in the full sonic and semantic richness of the language he helped define.
Bibliography
Publisher : Alhamra Publishing
Published : July 15, 2025
Language : Urdu
ISBN : 978-94-934-4516-1
Format : Hardback – Paperback
Pages : N/A
Dimensions : 140 x 215 mm
