Kalaam
Verses written by Sufi masters come under Kalaam. These are sung with great ferver in Sufi recitals.
Prominent Delhi poet known for his sher 'Mohabbat ke liye kuch khaas dil makhsus hote hain…'
One of the greatest Urdu poets. Known as Khuda-e-Sukhan (God of Poetry)
Great Urdu poet occupying a place of pride in world literature. Also one of the most quotable poets having shers for almost all situations of life.
Eminent Sufi poet of Delhi's famous Naqshbandi order of Sufis.
Leading Pakistani researcher, writer and poet and President of Punjab University (Lahore)
Contemporary of Ghalib and Zauq. He was also a physician, astrologer and chess player. Mirza Ghalib is said to have offered his complete diwan for his sher "tum mere paas hote ho goya, Jab koi doosra nahin hota".
