Submission
Guide
How to contribute your knowledge to the NauhaDiary archive and help preserve the sacred tradition for generations to come.
Why submissions matter
NauhaDiary started with 4,000 nauhas. But the tradition of nauha is vast — thousands of poets, hundreds of reciters, decades of majlises. No single team can capture all of it. Every submission from the community makes this resource more complete for everyone who comes after.
If you know a nauha that is missing, submitting it is an act of service.
What we accept
We accept nauha lyrics that are in Urdu script, Roman Urdu, or both. We welcome nauhas from all reciters, all regions, and all time periods — both classical and contemporary.
We do not accept:
- Marsiya submitted as nauha (different form)
- Duplicate submissions of existing lyrics
- Deliberately incorrect or promotional content
How to submit
Check if it exists
Search by title or reciter first to avoid duplicates.
Gather details
Collect full lyrics, title, reciter, and poet name (if known).
Submit and Review
Fill the form at nauhadiary.com/submit. Reviews take 24-48 hours.
Formatting guidelines
Verses and spacing
Leave one blank line between each verse. Do not number the verses or add bullet points.
Roman Urdu
Be consistent with spelling. We prefer "Ya Hussain", "Karbala", and "Azadari". Capitalize the first word of each line.
Chorus / Refrain
If there is a repeated chorus, submit it once and note that it repeats. Do not copy-paste it after every verse.
Attribution
We believe poets and reciters deserve credit. If you know who wrote or recited a nauha, always include that information. If unknown, write "Unknown" — do not leave it blank.
Questions?
contact@nauhadiary.com
NauhaDiary — your digital bayaz.
Jazakallah Khair for helping preserve the archives.