Class 8 · Urdu · New NCERT
Chapter 13: اے شریف انسانو!
"Ae Sharif Insaano!" (اے شریف انسانو!) is a poem by Sahir Ludhianvi, a poet and film lyricist whose verse often speaks of peace and humanity, and the title means "O decent people!". The poem is known as a plea against war and violence and for peace. Students recite, discuss the message and what peace means in daily life and in the world. At about eight pages it is a short chapter. The book's contents page carries a dove marked with the word for peace, which fits the same theme. It supports pronunciation and reflection on values.
This is chapter 13 of 16 in Khayal, the Class 8 Urdu textbook, and begins on page 129 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "ایورسٹ کی فتح" and is followed by "ہاکی کا جادوگر". Its form in the contents is: poem, by Sahir Ludhianvi. Transliterated title: Ae Sharif Insaano!.
In "اے شریف انسانو!", the aims are fluent reading, clear pronunciation and understanding. Children can be asked to read a few lines aloud, explain what they understood, find new words and use them in a sentence of their own. The book links Urdu with art, environment, science and social science, so discussion can move beyond the text to the child's surroundings. Oral answers come before written ones, and children should not be hurried or discouraged by errors in spelling or script.
Make reading "اے شریف انسانو!" a shared moment. Take turns reading lines, discuss unfamiliar words and look for them in newspapers or signs. Short, daily practice, with praise for effort, helps the script and the language settle.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.