POEM · PERMANENT EDITION
Mirza Ghalib اصحاب کو جو کہ ناسزا کہتے ہیں Ashab ko jo ke nasaza kehte hain ●sher 1 of 2

اصحاب کو جو کہ ناسزا کہتے ہیں

Ashab ko jo ke nasaza kehte hain

سمجھیں تو ذرا دل میں کہ کیا کہتے ہیں

Samjhein to zara dil mein ke kya kehte hain

Those who speak ill of the Companions,
Let them reflect in their hearts what they truly say.

سمجھا تھا نبی نے ان کو اپنا ہمدم

Samjha tha Nabi ne un ko apna hamdam

ہے ہے نہ کہو کسے برا کہتے ہیں

Haye haye na kaho kise bura kehte hain

The Prophet considered them his confidants.
Alas, do not speak ill of anyone.

Context

This Urdu poem expresses a devotional sentiment, characteristic of Islamic poetry, particularly among Sunni Muslims. It admonishes those who speak ill of the Prophet Muhammad's companions (Sahaba), emphasizing their revered status as chosen by the Prophet himself and urging respect for their memory. The theme underscores the importance of the Sahaba in Islamic tradition and faith, promoting reverence and discouraging disparagement.

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