Nuktay Betam ✦

I'm assuming you're referring to "Nuktay-e-Betam" which translates to "The Subtleties of Urdu Poetry" or more specifically "The Subtleties of Ghazal". However, I believe you are referring to a specific poetic style.

To give a comprehensive explanation: A (غزل) is a form of Sufi poetry originating in the Middle East and South Asia. Ghazals consist of a series of couplets (called sher or shair ) with a specific rhyming pattern. They usually explore themes of love, spirituality, and social issues. nuktay betam

Example: Urdu line: ”دل میں چوری اور تو ہے، سچ پوچھنا کیا ہے؟“ what should I ask about truth?“

Translated as: ”There’s so much thievery in my heart; what should I ask about truth?“ nuktay betam