Najib Azad

On August 15, a day of sorrow and grief, Afghanistan was taken over by the Taliban, a thief. Known as terrorists, spreading fear and...

O, my beloved flag, with colors pure and bold, A symbol of unity, stories yet untold. Black, red, and green, a triumphant embrace,...

In a glass house, ruled by stone men’s might, Ethereal panes shimmer in the moonlight; A delicate fortress, where secrets reside,...

In a city of dreams, shadows are cast, Where Kohl’s sellers dwell, enchantments amassed. Eyes blinded by wonders, a sight to behold, A...

From the Taliban Prison, a letter to my love In Evils’ cave, where shadows reside, A captive soul yearns for love’s gentle tide. My...

Beneath the surface, danger lurks, In the land of Afghanistan, where shadows murk A place of beauty marred by strife, Where the surface...

In the darkest corners of the world Lies a silent threat unfurled Weapons of destruction, Wrapped in the cloak of religion Used to sow...

On one hand, there is a beauty so divine With a countenance like that of Qur’anic lore His tresses flowed with hermeneutic grace Speaking...