Is Waqt To Yun Lagta Hai | Nayyara Noor | Faiz Ahmed Faiz

Singer: Nayyara Noor Poet: Faiz Ahmed Faiz Composed by: Arshad Mahmud Sitar: Nafees Ahmed AI Images: KhadeejaImtiaz Is Waqt To Yun Lagta Hai This poem was written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz during a period of grave illness while he was admitted to the Mayo Hospital in the Albert Victor Ward. He was suffering from a severe asthma attack and struggling to breathe. His son-in-law, Shoaib Hashmi, who was also my mentor, was with him during this time. In the early hours past midnight, despite his extremely weak state, Faiz started to speak in a weak voice with great difficulty. Hashmi leaned closer to him and heard him whisper, “ھمیں کچھ کہنا ہے” ("I have something to say"). Without wasting time, Shoaib Hashmi quickly grabbed a pen and paper, ready to capture Faiz's words as he recited them. Despite his severe illness and physical weakness, his mind remained sharp and unwavering. Verse after verse flowed from his lips, each one recorded faithfully by Hashmi. The result was a poem that mirrors Faiz’s personal sense of helplessness and sorrow at that moment. Yet, true to Faiz’s unique vision, the piece does not linger in despair; it builds towards a powerful climax, embodying his unwavering sense of hope and optimism, which shines through like a beacon of light amid the darkness. His words, though penned in frailty, carry the same strength and hope that defined his voice throughout his life. Astonishingly, his condition took a remarkable turn for the better, and by the very next day, he showed significant signs of recovery. His doctors were genuinely amazed by the sudden improvement, especially since just a day earlier, they had been deeply concerned about his lack of response to the treatment. I feel it's important to share another point here: throughout this time, I was in regular contact with Faiz Sahib’s family, closely following updates on his health. When I learned he had finally returned home from the hospital, I traveled from Karachi to Lahore to visit him. Shoaib Hashmi was also there, and he showed me the handwri