Intikhab means ‘election’ or ‘selection’. Many Urdu poets have written about their intikhab of something when they are faced with tough choices. Mostly its when they hold someone or something like a memory in high regard. For example, Urdu poet Mir Taqi Mir, who shifted to Lucknow after Ahmad Shah Abdali’s invasion of Delhi, reminisces about his beloved city by calling it the ‘chosen place in the world for the nobility’. Mir writes:
Dilli jo ek sheher tha aalam mein intekhaabRehte the jahan muntakhib hi rozgar ke
Tune in to this episode of Urdunama where Fabeha Syed not only explains Mir’s above ashar, but also explains various contexts - from political to personal - in which the word intikhab has been used by the poets.

Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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<em>Intikhab</em> means ‘election’ or ‘selection’. Many Urdu poets have written about their <em>intikhab</em> of something when they are faced with tough choices. Mostly its when they hold someone or something like a memory in high regard. For example, Urdu poet Mir Taqi Mir, who shifted to Lucknow after Ahmad Shah Abdali’s invasion of Delhi, reminisces about his beloved city by calling it the ‘chosen place in the world for the nobility’. Mir writes:</div>
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<div><em>Dilli jo ek sheher tha aalam mein intekhaab</em></div>
<div><em>Rehte the jahan muntakhib hi rozgar ke</em></div>
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<div>Tune in to this episode of Urdunama where Fabeha Syed not only explains Mir’s above <em>ashar,</em> but also explains various contexts - from political to personal - in which the word <em>intikhab</em> has been used by the poets.<br>
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<strong>Host, Writer and Sound Designer:</strong> Fabeha Syed<br>
<strong>Editor:</strong> Shelly Walia<br>
<strong>Music: </strong>Big Bang Fuzz</div>

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<p>Bollywood songs turn us all into Grammy award-winning bathroom singers! But wait, do you know the meaning of every word you sing? Especially the ones in Urdu? On Urdunama, our host Fabeha Syed takes one word at a time and breaks it down for you.</p>
<p>Be it the protest poetry of Faiz, or Sameer's 90s nostalgia, we have it all. If you like Urdu and poetry, this podcast is for you!</p>

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<p>Bollywood tunes make compulsive hummers out of us. But wait, do you know the meaning of every word you hum? Especially the ones in Urdu? Urdunama, with @FabehaSyed, takes one word at a time and we slice and dice it for you.</p>
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