lanḍay

Pashto poetry

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In Islamic arts: Popular literature
…verses, such as a two-line lanḍay in Pashto, are among the most graceful products of Islamic poetry. Many folk songs—lullabies, wedding songs, and dirges—have a distinct mystical flavour and reflect the simple Muslim’s love for the Prophet and trust in God’s grace even under the most difficult circumstances. Irony and…
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