Wali Muhammad Wali
Author
Shafiq Naz
Editor
Wali: 100 Selected Ghazals – Urdu
With Pronunciation and Glossary
Introduction to Wali: 100 Selected Ghazals. This book is in Urdu
Wali Muhammad Wali (1667 –1707), affectionately known as Wali Dakani, is celebrated as the founder of the Urdu ghazal tradition. His poetry marked a turning point in South Asian literary history — bringing the refined aesthetics of Persian verse into the idiom of the people and giving the Urdu language a lyrical and emotional depth that poets would build upon for centuries to come.
This volume presents 100 of Wali’s most graceful and influential ghazals, chosen for their beauty, historical importance, and poetic richness. In Wali’s verse, we find the early expressions of romantic love, nature, longing, and aesthetic pleasure rendered in a language that is both elegant and intimate.
In keeping with the standards of this publication series, the complete Urdu text is fully marked with diacritical signs (zer, zabar, pesh, tashdeed) to support correct pronunciation, poetic rhythm, and clarity. A comprehensive Urdu glossary is also provided, offering clear explanations of classical or unfamiliar words and expressions — making this foundational poetry accessible to both new learners and devoted admirers of Urdu literature.
Wali: 100 Selected Ghazals is not just a return to the roots of the Urdu ghazal — it is a tribute to the poet who first gave the language its lyrical soul.
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Publisher : Alhamra Publishing
Published : July 15, 2025
Language : Urdu
ISBN : 978-94-934-4508-6
Format : Hardback – Paperback
Pages : N/A
Dimensions : 140 x 215 mm
