Faiz's Style of writing:

His style, coming after Iqbal, was a new trend. It took Urdu poetry into an altogether new phase. Earlier, as you know, Urdu poetry was recited in a very affected style. It was full of romanticism. It talked of love, gardens, flowers et al. It is not that Faiz did not use these phrases or interpretations of life, it was just that his poetry had a revolutionary style.

If you see, he says:

“Gar aaj tujhse juda hain to kal baham hongey Yeh raat bhar ki judai to koi baat nahin”

It was not that he is not using the previous imageries; it is just that there is a solid infusion of new ideas, and more so in the way of presentation. In these lines, he has adopted the old, but also merged them with a new style.

Similarly his “Teri aawaaz ke saaye...Tere honthon ke seraab…Dasht-e-tanhaayi mein...Aye jaan-e-jahaan larzaan hai...” was revolutionary in style. It was an absolute new way of presenting poetry, even if it was romanticism.  

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What makes Faiz a Great Poet:

From the time that Urdu language began to flower, its poetry has had the intrinsic trait of reinventing itself. Urdu poetry can be compared to a flowing river that does not stop at any destination but continues to move from one bank to another. If anyone epitomised this quality in poetry, I would say it was Faiz.

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Dasht e Tanhai main (Poetry by Faiz Ahmed Faiz):

Mujh se pehli si muhabbat (poetry by Faiz Ahmed Faiz):

Faiz Ahmed Faiz (A man of peace):

The poet’s humanity transcends geographical, cultural and religious boundaries. He wrote about the plight of Palestine, students of Iran and the people of Africa. In the book Poetry East, Carlo Coppola calls him “a spokesperson for the world’s voiceless and suffering people.”
In an interview by I A Rehman in 1984, Faiz said he was a man of peace because in his childhood he was “surrounded by women, widows and orphans who had suffered terribly.”
Faiz will be remembered for all times to come as a poet, visionary, philosopher, teacher, mentor and a symbol of hope for all those who continue to strive for a society based on justice and equality. He shall always remain a beacon of hope. As Faiz himself put it “hum dekhain gain”.
(Published in The Express Tribune, November 21^st, 2010.)

Controveries In Faiz's life:

The poet was arrested in 1951 for the Rawalpindi conspiracy case and spent the next four years mostly in solitary confinement. After the sentence was announced, in a telegram to his wife Alys, Faiz said: “Now it’s over: we can start counting the days.” In solitude and exposed to harsh realities of life, Faiz wrote two of his greatest works Dast-e-Saba and Zindan-Nama.
A symbol of resistance, Faiz went into self- exile in Beirut when General Ziaul Haq came to power after a military coup. During this period, Faiz wandered from country to country and wrote a poem that highlights his pain away from home. In a poem called ‘Meray dil meray musafir, Faiz wrote “har ik ajabi se poochain, jo patta tha apnay ghar ka” (Asking every stranger where one’s home was)
(Published in The Express Tribune, November 21^st, 2010.)

Faiz Ahmed Faiz:(Worked to establish peace between INDIA AND PAK)

As secretary of the Pakistan Peace Committee formed after partition, he worked to establish peace between India and Pakistan. A UK-based newspaper called Faiz “a brave enough man to fly from Lahore to Delhi for Gandhi’s funeral at the height of Indo-Pakistan hatred,” as quoted in the ‘Requiem for an unsung messiah.”

Faiz had much respect and admiration for Mahatma Gandhi as was obvious in an editorial called “Long live Gandhiji!” that he wrote for the Pakistan Times in February 1948. “Though he is dead, he will live through ageless time,” Faiz wrote.
(Published in The Express Tribune, November 21^st, 2010.)

Faiz Ahmed Faiz:

At the time of  Second World War, Faiz Ahmed Faiz served in the British Indian army in Delhi. After independence in 1947, he resigned from the army, moved to Lahore and became the editor of the leftist-English language daily, Pakistan Times. He also served as managing editor of the Urdu daily Imroz.

Faiz Ahmed Faiz:

BOL by Faiz Ahmed Faiz:

Tribute to ALLAMA IQBAL:

ALLAMA IQBAL:

For Muslims:
Sabaq Parh Phir Sadaqat ka Adalat ka Shuja'at ka,
Liya Jaye Ga Tujh se Kaam Dunya Ki Imamat ka!

ALLAMA IQBAL:

Tere Seeney Mai Hai Posheeda Raz e Zindagi Keh Day,
Musalman Se Hadees e Soz o Saz e Zindagi Keh dy!

This Shair Depicts the Reality of Muslims, and the secret of spending happy life according to Quran and Sunn'ah. And according to the rules of ISLAM!

Tulou e Islam By ALLAMA IQBAL:

Zameer e Lala Mai Roshan Chiraagh e Aarzoo Kar Dey,
Chaman k Zarre Zarre Ko Shahed Justujo kardey! 


He motivated the Muslims by his poetry! A true lover of Islam and Muslim Umm'ah!

Persian Poetry of ALLAMA IQBAL:

Khitaab Ba Jawanan e Islam By ALLAMA IQBAL:

Khitaab Ba Jawanaan e Islam By ALLAMA IQBAL:

Kabhi ay Muslim tadabur bhi kiya tu ne,
Wo kia Gardoon tha tu jis ka hai ik toota hua Taara,
Tujhe us Qoum ne paala hy aaghoosh e Muhabat main,
Kuchal Daala tha Jis ne Paon mai Taaj e Sar e Daaara!




This poem of Allama Iqbal symbolically represents the GREAT history of Muslims and the muslims of today. He is saying to the Muslims that they should think about their ancestor...Who they Were! Who They are! They have lost the values their  ancestors had. They were like the sky. And Their ancestors were those who also defeated the great king DAARA of Iran.But now they have lost that skills to rule the world.

Faiz Ahmed Faiz :

Shaam by Faiz Ahmed Faiz:

Hum LoG by Faiz Ahmed Faiz:

The Awards of Faiz Ahmed Faiz:

Faiz Ahmed Faiz was a great poet who won many award.Faiz was the first Asian poet to be awarded the Lenin Peace Prize, the Soviet Union's equivalent to the Nobel Prize in 1963. Other notable recipients include Pablo Neruda, Nelson Mandela, W.E.B. Dubois, Bertolt Brecht, Fidel Castro and Nobel Prize winning Chemist Linus Pauling. The real award for a poet is the love and appreciation of his fans and Faiz enjoyed both for most of his life. He recorded for the Library of Congress in 1977 which has fifty two works by him . Before his death in 1984 ... 

ALLAMA IQBAL:

نگاہ فقر ميں شان سکندري کيا ہے
خراج کي جو گدا ہو ، وہ قيصري کيا ہے!
بتوں سے تجھ کو اميديں ، خدا سے نوميدي
مجھے بتا تو سہي اور کافري کيا ہے!
فلک نے ان کو عطا کي ہے خواجگي کہ جنھيں
...خبر نہيں روش بندہ پروري کيا ہے
فقط نگاہ سے ہوتا ہے فيصلہ دل کا
نہ ہو نگاہ ميں شوخي تو دلبري کيا ہے
اسي خطا سے عتاب ملوک ہے مجھ پر
کہ جانتا ہوں مآل سکندري کيا ہے
کسے نہيں ہے تمنائے سروري ، ليکن
خودي کي موت ہو جس ميں وہ سروري کيا ہے
خوش آگئي ہے جہاں کو قلندري ميري
وگرنہ شعر مرا کيا ہے ، شاعري کيا ہے

Tribute to the Great Philosopher ALLAMA IQBAL:

Meri Zaat Zarra e Benishaan By Faiz Ahmed Faiz:

Intesaab by Faiz Ahmed Faiz:

Revolutionary poetry of Faiz Ahmed Faiz:

Rubayat by ALLAMA IQBAL:

Ruba'iyat by ALLAMA IQBAL:

Music of strange lands with Islam's fire blends,

On which the nation's harmony depends;

Empty of concord is the soul of Europe,

Whose civilization to no Makkah bends.

 

He exposes that Modern Europian sold is empty of this harmony. Makkan civilization is matchless in its spirit. But unluckily the Muslims are getting away from this civilization and their blood is getting thin for their Muslim Brothers

Ruba'iyat By ALLAMA IQBAL:

Faith is like Abraham at the stake: to be

Self-honoring and God-drunk, is faith. Hear me,

You whom this age's way so captivate!

To have no faith is worse than slavery.

Here Iqbal aims at enriching our faith like that of Abraham, who remained constant and consistent. Muslim harmony depends upon the same sort of faith. To Iqbal, absence of faith means an object life, even worse than slavery.

Book of Habib JAlib:

 

Books of Faiz Ahmed Faiz:

Tribute to Faiz Ahmed Faiz

Books of ALLAMA IQBAL:

 

Faiz Ahmed Faiz:

The suspense that lasts between killers and weapons
as they gamble: who will die and whose turn is next?
That bet has now been place on me.

So bring the order for my execution.
I must see with whose seals the margins are stamped,
recognize the signatures on the scroll. (from the book 'So Bring the Order for My Execution', translated by Agha Shadid Ali)

The Life of Faiz Ahmed Faiz and His Contributions to Urdu Language(ARTICLE):

By Asad Asrar

Faiz Ahmed Faiz does not need an introduction. Urdu speaking masses knows him very well. He is remembered for his courage, ethics, and Urdu poetry. The truth is that the masses can never value people like him enough. However, the name of Faiz Ahmed Faiz is immortal in the annals of history now due to his contributions to the Urdu language and the society in general.
Faiz Ahmed Faiz was born in a small village near Sialkot in 1911. He was born in a very noble family. Following the traditions of the noble families of those times, Faiz was first sent to a religious institution for basic religious education. His formal education did not begin until he was 10 years old. Faiz was born to a very loving family. In his autobiography, he shared the details of his first day at school. Faiz was dressed in his best clothes and accessories. His sisters made up his hair. He was sent to school with a servant and in the best of the pull carts available at home.
From his early childhood, Faiz Ahmed Faiz was an ardent Urdu reader. In fact, he loved the Urdu poetry. Faiz Ahmed Faiz was only in the 10th standard when he wrote some excellent Urdu verses. Although the quality of the verses was, good but one of his mentors told him that it would be better for the quality and scope of his Urdu poetry if he waits for some years before attempting at the poetry again.
Therefore, Faiz Ahmed Faiz did not write anything up until the completion of his education. Faiz Ahmed Faiz was an excellent student. He did masters in Arabic. He also did masters in English literature. In his masters exam once Faiz's teacher awarded him with 120 marks out of 100. When someone asked him that why he awarded a student 120 marks out of hundred; he simply replied, "Because I could not give more!" Such was the extent of Faiz's expertise in English language. Nevertheless, it did not make him break ties with his national language, Urdu.

Unlike the people of those times, Faiz chose to marry by choice. He married Elis Faiz, a very noble French woman. Elis Faiz proved to be an extremely good and understanding wife. She spent most of her life in Pakistan, even after Faiz's death. She was fluent in spoken Urdu. Elis and Faiz had two daughters, Muneeza and Saleema Hashmi. Both of them are popular personalities today.
Faiz Ahmed Faiz spent a lot of time in prison too in different eras of different rulers. In total, Faiz Ahmed Faiz spent 9 years in prison. In the times of prison, Faiz produced some excellent poetry.
Faiz Ahmed Faiz was a great man. People like him are born in centuries. He will be always remembered for standing up against tyrant rulers, and for his contributions to the Urdu language.
Hazaron saal nargis apni bay noori pe roti hai.
Bari mushkil se hota hai Chaman me deedawar Paida.

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Articles about ALLAMA IQBAL :(Urdu and Persian Poet Allama Iqbal)

By Asad Asrar Dr Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal's life, thoughts, beliefs, ideologies, accomplishments, achievements and their impact on individuals or even on nations is literally impossible to summarize in such a limited time and space..
Sialkot, a small city in the province of Punjab holds the honor of being Allama Iqbal's birth place in 1877. Sheikh Nur Muhammd, Allama Iqbal's father, being a pious and religious person himself, arranged best of religious and contemporary education that he could.
Iqbal was educated and groomed initially at home by a renowned scholar of his times, Syed Mir Hassan who furnished Allama Iqbal with the basic knowledge of Urdu, Persian, Arabic, History, Philosophy and Islamic Studies, also discovering and nourishing the talent of his poetry in its initial stages, which lead Allama Iqbal to produce the greatest of Urdu and Persian poetry of all times.
He accomplished his Bachelor and Master degrees with various distinctions and was appointed to Arabic readership in Oriental College Lahore. It was where he got his first Urdu publication in 1903, i.e. The Knowledge of Economics or Ilm ul Iqtisad (Urdu translation).
But his untamed quests for knowledge soon lead him to Europe where his educational career culminated even further in various renowned institutions, also becoming a barrister from Lincoln's Inn at London, England.
It was in England that he got involved practically in politics in 1908, elected as a member of executive committee for All India Muslim League of its British Chapter.
He got back to subcontinent after his educational achievements to continue his careers in education and law.
All the while he continued with his poetry, Persian being the language of his prime interest rather than Urdu, as he believed Persian gave him more room of expression for his philosophical thoughts.
Asrar-i-Khudi (1915) was his first poetic compilation in Persian, followed closely by Rumuz-i-Bekhudi (1917), Payam-i-Mashriq, Zabur-i-Ajam, Javiadnama and Armaghan-i-Hijaz (1938). All of these were in Persian but a small part of the last one contained Urdu poetry as well.
His first Urdu poetic compilation was named Bang-i-Dara (1924) followed by Bal-i-Jibril (1935) and Zarb-i-Kalim (1936). One sees Allama Iqbal's top poetic self in Urdu poetry in Bal-i-Jibril.
The main theme of Allama Iqbal's Urdu and Persian poetry remains Khudi or Selfhood. He teaches and tries to inculcate the essence of Khudi into Muslims by exposing them to their brilliant past, giving them the strength and motivation for a Renaissance, for the betterment in their present, setting a foundation for yet another buoyant future, all by the means of self actualization/realization, cultivation and assertion of their long lost Khudi.
No wonder both Persian and Urdu poetry, are indebted heavily to Iqbal's poetic endeavors. Especially Urdu poetry was exposed to certain new wonderful and powerful dimensions of self realization and universal Muslim brotherhood, all courtesy to Allama Iqbal's literary brilliance.
His ornamentation of Urdu poetry with Persian and Arabic terms and proverbs has set an attraction of its own to his poetry which has added a certain new flavor to conventional Urdu poetry.
Iqbal expanded the horizons of Urdu poetry in several of its domains like poems, nazams, ghazals etc, thus offering the depth and versatility it lacked priorly.
He has also embroidered Urdu poetry by producing wonderful poems for children as well, thus presenting himself as a real poet of masses.
Allam Iqbal's poetic contributions to Urdu and Persian languages, no doubt are of greatest stature, but what could be deemed as his greatest achievement, turning the course of history for the Muslims of Subcontinent in particular and Muslims all across the globe in general, is his idea of a sovereign Muslim state comprising of the Muslim majority areas of United India. This served to be the basis for the creation of a new Muslim state named Pakistan, under the great leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, convinced by Sir Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal to take command of this great movement initiated by the Muslims of the Subcontinent, rightly named as Tehreek e Pakistan or Pakistan Movement,which gifted the Muslims of the region and the whole world with the creation of a separate homeland for Muslims, i.e. the Pakistan.
As stated earlier, encompassing the achievements of Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal, in their scope and level of impact and significance might take decades to be done justifiably.

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Dimensions of Urdu Poetry

By Asad Asrar
"Every age has its own poetry; in every age the circumstances of history choose a nation, a race, a class to take up the torch by creating situations that can be expressed or transcended only through poetry. "
Jean-Paul Sartre
Urdu is a centuries old language. The soldiers invented it yet it has a royal touch, for the royals took special interest in developing it. Experiencing the different dimensions of Urdu poetry is a phenomenal experience, for it is so rich in culture, diction, ideas, and expression.
This article explores five significant dimensions of the Urdu poetry.
1. Love and romance
No language or its literature can survive with the sweet love stories. Without romance, love, sensitivity, and fantasy, life would become too dull to live. When it comes to Urdu poetry, the love ballads are narrated at their best. Some famous romantic Urdu poets are Akhtar Shirani, Sager Siddique, and Ahmed Faraz.
Some early Urdu poets also wrote about stubborn, unconvinced lovers. Such poets include Mir Taqi Mir, Hasrat Mohani, and Mir Dard.
2. Social Issues
Many sensitive individuals highlighted several different poignant social issues through their poetry. These geniuses include Allama Iqbal, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Habib Jalib, Sahir Ludhyanwi and many others. These poets used their poetry to condemn dictatorship, the Fall of Dhaka, and the injustice in the society.
For example, a verse of Allama Iqbal says,
"Jis khet se kisan ko mayasir ho na rozi
Us khet k her khosa e gandum ko jala do"
3. Fight for freedom
The fight for freedom too was fueled by the Urdu poetry. Along with many others, Allama Iqbal played a great role in it. It is no wonder that he is the national poet of Pakistan. Allama Iqbal was famous for he made the Muslims realize their lost glory and to fight against the outsiders in their land.
4. Religion
Urdu poetry has a specific form called Marsia. A Marsia is a poem to express grief on the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A), his disciples and his family. Mir Anees was one of the most famous Marsia writers. Other than the Marsia, Urdu poetry is also defined by a vast collection of Hamd and Naat.
Other than this, many poets tried their best to highlight the aspects of incorporating religion into life through their poetry.
5. Ethics and morals
Many Urdu poets put a strong emphasis on the ethical values and morals among the humanity. Akbar Illahbadi and Maulana Hali are two prominent poets of this domain. Another one is none other than Allama Iqbal. For example, Allama Iqbal once said,
"Sabaq phir parh sadaqat ka, adalat ka, shujahat ka
Liya jay ga tuj sey kaam duniya ki immamat ka"
There are many other verses in the Urdu poetry in which truthfulness, honesty, courage and lawfulness is stressed.
The above-mentioned five dimensions of the Urdu poetry have shaped it to what it is today. It can be safely stated that Urdu poetry is standing on strong foundations today. If the poets of today are as brilliant as yesterday, nothing can stop Urdu from flourishing.

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How Allama Iqbal Led the Decisive Reformation of the Oppressed Muslims:

By Asad Asrar

Although in the times of the British, the Muslims of the Indian sub-continent were ruined in every possible meaning and aspect of the word. However, there is one thing that confirmed the good fate and fortune of the Muslims vividly. The Indian Muslims were privileged enough to have a genius called Iqbal among them.
He was one of the best things that can happen to the Muslims of those times. In fact, this statement is true for the Muslim of all times. What Allama Iqbal took up and performed successfully was not an easy task. The Muslims of the sub-continent of those times were doomed in all walks of life. They were a hopeless community with no education, no respectable jobs, no enlightenment, and with no promise. This article implores and explores how Allama Iqbal brought big changes in the state of the Muslims of those times.

• Allama Iqbal was a credible genius
Like some other prominent personalities of that time, l did not self-proclaim anything. He was a credible genius. He was exceptionally qualified for his times. He had a PhD degree. Other than that, he had travelled to different destinations of the world. He also had the title of 'Sir'.
• Allama Iqbal's poetry in Urdu and Persian was eye-opening
He wrote prose too. However, it was his Urdu and Persian poetry that reached to the masses. In those times, Urdu was the language that was widely spoken and understood among Muslims, so Iqbal used it as a medium of his expression. Iqbal's Urdu poetry almost had revelation-like properties. It stirred the sedated sate of Muslims like never before. Almost all of his Urdu poetry was very well received.
• Allama Iqbal was respected in different circles alike
He was a dynamic personality. He was not respected among the Urdu speakers only but among the whole subcontinent. Even the British used to respect him. One of the pivotal reasons that the British understood the rights of the Muslim community is that they used to listen to and respected the views of Allama Iqbal.
• Allama Iqbal carried out the reform with hope and patience
The reformation or reconstruction usually takes a lot of time. Allama Iqbal was aware of this fact. He never seemed to be trying to hurry things up and at the same time, he never lost hope. For example, in one of his Urdu verse Iqbal says, "nahi hai na-umeed Iqbal apni kisht-e-veeran se Zara nam ho to ye mitti Bari zerkhaiz hai saqi" It is very hard to achieve such a balance of hope, patience, and effort; however, Allama Iqbal did that, and the Muslims reaped benefits. Many people think that it was the Urdu poetry of Iqbal, which awakened the Muslims. While this is true, but a more appropriate statement is that, it was Iqbal's personality, poetry, and efforts that awakened the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent. Allama Iqbal's thoughts, philosophy, and work will keep him alive for the centuries to come.

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Allama Iqbal:

ALLAMA IQBAL

Mard e Musalmaan: (ALLAMA IQBAL)

ALLAM IQBAL (A TRUE REVOLUTIONARY POET)

                      JAWAB E SHIKWA

Mai ne us se Yeh kaha! (HABIB JALIB)

Habib jalib:

Jaag Merey Punjab, Jaag Merey Punjab! (HABIB JALIB)

Sar e Mimber Wo khwabon k Mehal taameer karte hyn! (HABIB JALIB)

Pakistan Ka Matlab Kia? (HABIB JALIB):

MEANING OF PAKISTAN BY HABIB JALIB

"Dastoor" By HABIB JALIB:

These type of poets can make a revolution!

DASTOOR

Bheek na Mango! (Habib Jalib)

His Poetry Really Shows His Love For Pakistan!

Habib Jalib (A True Revolutionary Poet):

Call In Question (HABIB JALIB):

Habib Jalib was a outspoken & rebellious  poet. Throughout his life, he remained a strange critic of the dictatorship and oppression of the masses. As one of his most known poem reflects:

IN CHORON K SARDARON SE, INSAF K PEHREY DARON SE, MAI BAAGHI HUN, MAI BAAGHI HUN.....!

In the later stages of his age, his Revolutionary poetry was "controlled" to some extent by so-called democritic governments....

Habib Jalib (Biography):

Habib Jalib born in 1928 was one of the most celebrated Pakistani revolutionary Urdu poet of 20^th century.  He was a left wing activist & politician and was a faithful democrat who opposed martial law, totalitarianism and state oppression. He was a Marxist-Leninist and craved the ideals of communism.He didn’t affiliate to any party and preferred to be freelance. He was a progressive contributor of trade union struggle and convocations for democracy. He was also emanating as a champion of women rights and also leading protest marches by women against discriminatory laws. He was died on 12^th March 1993 at the age of 65 years.

Teen Manzar (Faiz Ahmed Faiz):

Qatah: (Faiz Ahmed Faiz):

Faiz Ahmed Faiz (Dua):

Faiz Ahmed Faiz (Some Pictures):

WITH FRIENDS

FAMILY

Faiz Ahmed Faiz ( He is a revolutionarypoet) :

ACTS (Faiz Ahmed Faiz):

His close relations with USSR top leadeship, made him strong advocate of the communists. On the other hands, he lost his positive image among the masses of Pakistan. Although; after his death, some of the writers tried to clear the dust off his personality...

Controversies about Faiz Ahmed Faiz's Poetry:

As in his famous ghazal; MUJSE PEHLI SI MUHABBAT MEREY MEHBOOB NA MAANG!
He raised fingers on the glourious and magnificent history of the Muslim.

In the last para, OR BHI DUKH HYN MUHABBAT K SIWA...

Call in Question : (Faiz Ahmed Faiz)

Despite being an innovative and great revolutionarypoet of urdu literature; because of some of his controversial acts and poetry; was believed to be against the state of Pakistan and upto some extent;religion.....

Faiz Ahmed Faiz (Biography)

Faiz Ahmed Faiz was born in Sialkot in the Punjab, then a part of India under British rule. His family were well-to-do landowners. Faiz's father was a prominent lawyer, who was interested in literature, and whose friends included several prominent literary figures, including Sir Muhammad Iqbal (1873-1938), the national poet of Pakistan. Faiz received his education at mission schools in Sialkot in the English language, but he also learned Urdu, Persian, and Arabic. His first poems Faiz wrote already at school. He studied English and Arabic literatures at Government College, Lahore, receiving in 1932 his M.A. in English, and in Arabic from Oriental College, Lahore. Besides formal studies, very important for Faiz's development was participating in the activities of literary circles, which gathered at homes of established writers. After graduating he worked as a teacher from the mid-1930s in Amritsar and Lahore.

Faiz Ahmed Faiz (One of The Revolutionary poet)

Pakistani poet and journalist, who combined in his poetry the themes of love, beauty, and political idealsPunjabi but he gained fame with his poems written in Urdu, a language similar to Arabic. Due to his opposition to the government and military dictators, Faiz spent several years in prison and was forced to go into exile at different times in his career. Next to Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938), Faiz is one of the best-known poets of Pakistan. into a vision of a better world and goodness. Faiz's first language was

Coments of scholars on ALLAMA IQBAL:

Azaadi :

Hai Kis ki Yeh Jurrat K Musalman Ko Toke !

Ye Ghazi yeh tere pursirar bandey... :

Deeply shows his Thinking as a MUSLIM