Raat yuu. dil me.n terii kho’ii hu’ii yaad aayii

(Last night, a lost memory of you stole itself into my heart)

Jaise viiraanay me.n chupkay se bahaar aa jaa’ye

(Like spring slowly creeps over a forgotten wilderness)

Jaisay sehraa’o.n me.n hauley se chalay baad-e-nasiim

(Like a gentle breeze blows softly over the desert)

Jaisay beemaar ko be-vajha qaraar aa jaa’ye 

(Like the ailing patient who finds solace for no reason)

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I was confirming a reservation for the upcoming event in a local restaurant, that a University friend walked in with a girl. We embraced and I inquired was he on a date? (Yes I am quite straight forward ). On which he took a deep breath and replied;

“Oh I used to date her but we are married now :D”

Me: “Mahsllah! Congrats dude, when did this happen?”

Friend: 3 months ago

His wife interrupted: ‘No! 4 months ago’

Me: ‘You guys sound married too ’

It was nice to meet a young married couple, not all love birds end up getting married in the society I live in. Reason; financial, racial, sectarian etc They don’t let you marry if you love someone, have a good understanding and are willing to  live your life together. But they have little or no problem if you want to get married for wrong reasons. Wrong reasons; you will often read in News paper (Matrimonial columns) that Mr. XYZ wants to marry a tall girl with fair skin and beautiful face who can help settle Mr.XYZ in USA/CANDA/DUBAI .

Dowry is another way to sign a business deal among so-called honorable families. The longer the list of items the greater the probability that the girl will be given more respect among her in laws. These are the arranged marriages I am talking about where an unknown girl marries a completely unknown guy. Here the parents arrange the business deal and the ‘bride & groom’ are completely unfamiliar of each other habits, interests and personalities.      

Now the religious or traditionalist readers will jump in and protest. But I wont say much, I proved my point.

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Asar Us Ko Zara Nahin Hota
Ranj Rahat Fizza Nahin Hota

Tum Humaray Kisi Tarhan Na Howay
Warna Duniya Main Kia Nahin Hota

Naarsai Say Dam Rukay Tu Rukay
Main Kisi Say Khafa Nahin Hota

Tum Merey Paas Hotay Ho, Goya
Jab Koi Doosraa Nahin Hota

Haal-E-Dil Yaar Ko Likhoon Kion Kar
Haath Dil Say Judda Nahin Hota

Kion Sunay Arz-E-Muztarib Aye “Momin”
Sanam Aakhir Khuda Nahin Hota

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“You’re not in love with me, Hank. You’re in love with the IDEA of love.””

- Karen; Californication

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