Applied Arooz: Basics of Ghazal writing

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About The Course

If emotions flow through your heart and you have a passion for expressing them through poetry, then this course is perfect for you. This course will help you to master the art of poetry writing in the most simple and efficient manner. A beginner-friendly approach will help those who are unfamiliar with the structural complexities of poetry writing. Dr. Azam breaks down the essentials of prosody in poetry writing, covering key elements such as behr, meter, wazn, taqti, qafiya, and radeef. The course is crafted to make these principles and rules easily understandable, ensuring that new writers can apply them effectively. Beyond just learning the technical aspects, the course also encourages experimentation with various poetic forms, nurturing learners to discover their unique voices in the realm of poetry.

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17 lessons

8 hours learning content

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Urdu, Hindi

Unlimited 1 year access

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What You Will Learn

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    Course Curriculum

    • Introduction
    • Murakkab Behren: Introduction to All Behrs with Metrical Analysis
    • Zihaaf: How it Creates Various Rhyming Patterns in Poetry
    • Introduction to the Most Important Behrs of Urdu Poetry (Part 1)
    • Introduction to the Most Important Behrs of Urdu Poetry (Part 2)
    • What is Arooz (Prosody) and Why is it Necessary?
    • Behr: Definition and Types
    • Mufrad Behren: Behr-e-mutaqaarib with Metrical Analysis
    • Mufrad Behren: Behr-e-hazaj Musamman Salim with Metrical Analysis
    • Other Commonly Used Behrs in Urdu Poetry
    • Mufrad Behren: Behr-e-mutadaarik with Metrical Analysis
    • Can Poetry Exist Without Arooz and Meter?
    • Recap
    • Syllables and Rhythmic Patterns of Words
    • Arkaan and the Method of Taqti (Scansion)
    • Recap
    • Fundamentals of Ghazal: Structure and Anatomy

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    Meet Your Instructor

    Dr. Mohammad Azam

    Dr. Azam is a highly acclaimed poet with numerous collections of poetry published to his name. His books “Aasaan Urooz” and “Lafz, Talaffuz aur Aroozi Awzaan” have proved to be instrumental in teaching the art of poetry to hundreds of poetry enthusiasts. Dr. Azam has a glorious teaching experience in the art and craft of poetry, spanning over 20 years.

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    Thanks to Rekhta for creating the Rasmul-Khat course, as I’m now able to read my favourite poets’ works in the Urdu script itself, which feels so rewarding. It is a great pleasure to be able to read Urdu in its original form.

    Vikas Srivastava

    Musician

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    It was a delightful experience joining the Aamozish courses. Each course is so interactive and helpful and it makes learning so enjoyable. Keep up the great work in spreading the magic of Urdu.

    Payal

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    Being a teacher myself, I understand the importance of interactive learning, especially in learning a new script. Very helpful for Urdu lovers.

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    Teacher

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    This is the best thing I took up after retirement. From learning a new language from its basics and then moving on to learn its vocabulary, Aamozish courses have helped me through all. Great efforts, keep it up!

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    Retd. Govt Officer

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