Jazb جذب जज़्ब: Emotional Urdu Poetry - Bilingual Nastaliq & Devanagari Edition

by Ali Ashraf

Overview

JAZB جذب / जज़्ब Emotional Urdu Poetry - Bilingual Nastaliq & Devanagari Edition

Experience the Soul of Urdu Poetry in Two Scripts

Dive into JAZB (جذب / जज़्ब), a heartfelt collection of Urdu poetry by Ali Ashraf Suharwardi, now accessible to Hindi readers and Urdu enthusiasts alike. This bilingual edition presents original Urdu verses in elegant Nastaliq script alongside Devanagari transliterations, preserving the lyrical beauty and emotional depth of the language.

Why This Book?

• For Urdu Lovers: Relish the authenticity of classic ghazals and nazms in their original Nastaliq script.
• For Hindi Readers: Enjoy seamless understanding with accurate Devanagari transliterations, making Urdu's richness accessible without losing its essence.
• For Poetry Enthusiasts: Explore themes of love, longing, pain, and self-discovery through evocative verses that resonate across cultures.

Highlights

• Dual-Script Design: Each poem appears in Urdu (Nastaliq) and Devanagari, bridging linguistic gaps.
• Emotional Depth: From the ache of ishq (عشق) to the solitude of tanhai (تنہائی), the poems capture universal emotions.
• Cultural Bridge: Perfect for Urdu learners, Hindi speakers, and diaspora readers craving a connection to South Asian poetic traditions.

Perfect For:

• Fans of Mirza Ghalib, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, or contemporary Urdu shayari.
• Those seeking poetry books with translations/transliterations.
• Gift for lovers of literature, language, and South Asian culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798231778539
Publisher:	Ali Ashraf
Publication date:	07/26/2025
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.34(d)
Language:	Urdu

About the Author

Ali Ashraf (Suhrawardi) is a poet and writer from Pakistan. He mainly writes about grief, love, and spirituality. He is the author of four English poetry collections. His debut poetry collection was 'The Divine Tavern', his second poetry collection was 'The Rosary of Love', and his two recent poetry collections are 'Invocations: Islamic Sufi Poetry Collection' and 'Sad But Not Depressed: Sad Love Poetry Collection'.

Ali has also recently published his debut Urdu poetry collection with its English translation called 'JAZB: Urdu Poetry with English Translation'.

Ali has a master's degree in English, and he currently resides in Lahore, Pakistan. He is deeply interested in Sufism and is a member of the Suhrawardi Sufi order.

Ali shares his recent poetry and updates on Instagram @aliashraf_poetry and @aliashraf_urdupoetry