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Abu Al-Asar Hafeez Jalandhari
ابو الاثر حفیظ جالندھری PP HI
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Hafeez Jalandhari
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| Born | Muhammad Abdul Hafeez 14 January 1900 Jalandhar, Punjab, British India |
| Died | 21 December 1982 (aged 82) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Pen name | Abu Al-Asar |
| Occupation | Urdu poet |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Citizenship | Pakistani |
| Education | Early education in Jalandhar but due to family issues he could not complete his education. |
| Genre | Ghazal and Nazm |
| Subject | Pakistani Nationalism |
| Literary movement | Pakistan Movement |
| Notable works | Lyrics of the National Anthem of Pakistan Shahnama-e-Islam Hymn of Kashmir |
| Notable awards | Pride of Performance in 1958 Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence) Award |
| Spouse | Zeenat Begum Anela Khurshid Begum |
| Relatives | Shams-ud-Din (father) |
Abu Al-Asar Hafeez Jalandhari (Urdu: ابو الاثر حفیظ جالندھری) was a famous Pakistani Urdu poet. He was born on January 14, 1900, and passed away on December 21, 1982. He is best known for writing the words for the National Anthem of Pakistan. He also wrote the anthem for Azad Kashmir, called "Watan Hamara Azad Kashmir."
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Early Life and Education
Hafeez Jalandhari was born in Jalandhar, which was part of British India at the time. His father, Shams-ud-Din, was a Hafiz-e-Qur'an, meaning he had memorized the entire Quran.
Hafeez started his schooling in a mosque and then went to a local school. However, he only studied formally until the seventh grade. Even with limited schooling, he had a natural talent and love for poetry. He learned a lot about poetry from his teacher, Maulana Qadir Gharami.
After Pakistan became an independent country in 1947, Jalandhari moved to Lahore, Pakistan.
Literary Journey
From 1922 to 1929, Jalandhari worked as an editor for several monthly magazines. These included Nonehal, Hazar Dastaan, Teehzeeb-e-Niswan, and Makhzin. His first collection of poems, called Nagma-e-Zar, was published in 1935.
During and after World War II, he worked for the government's Song Publicity Department. In this role, he wrote many songs to help spread important messages.
Role in Pakistan Movement
Hafeez Jalandhari was very active in the Pakistan Movement. This was the effort to create an independent Pakistan. He used his writing to inspire people and support the idea of a new country.
In early 1948, he joined the forces fighting for the freedom of Kashmir. He was even wounded during this time. He wrote the Kashmiri Anthem, "Watan Hamara Azad Kashmir," which became very popular. He also wrote many patriotic songs during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
Government Roles and Famous Works
Jalandhari held important positions in the government. He served as the Director General of morals in the Pakistan Armed Forces. Later, he became an adviser to the President, Mohammad Ayub Khan. He was also a director for the Writers Guild of Pakistan.
One of his most famous works is Shahnam-e-Islam. This long poem tells the glorious history of Islam in verse, much like the famous Persian epic Shahnameh by Ferdowsi.
In 1949, the Government of Pakistan formed a committee to choose a national anthem. Many poets submitted their work, but Hafeez Jalandhari's lyrics were chosen. The music for this anthem was composed by Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla.
Jalandhari was known for the beautiful melody and rhythm in his poetry. His poems often explored themes of love, religion, patriotism, and nature. He used a mix of Hindi and Urdu words, showing the rich culture of South Asia. One of his well-known poems, 'Abhi Toh Mein Jawan Hoon', was sung by the famous singer Malika Pukhraj in the 1950s and is still loved today. Although he was a devout Muslim, he also wrote a poem called Krishn Kanhaiya, praising the Hindu god Krishna.
Personal Life
Hafeez Jalandhari married his cousin, Zeenat Begum, in 1917 when he was 17 years old. They had seven daughters. After Zeenat Begum passed away in 1954, he married Khurshid Begum in 1955, and they had one daughter.
Published Books
Hafeez Jalandhari wrote several books of poetry:
- Nagma Zar (1925)
- Shahnama-i-Islam (1928 - 1947) – published in four volumes
- Soz-o-Saaz (1932)
- Talkhaba-i-Shireen (1947)
- Chiragh-i-Sehar (1974)
Death and Legacy
Hafeez Jalandhari passed away in Lahore, Pakistan, on December 21, 1982, at the age of 82. He was first buried in Model Town, Lahore. Later, the Government of Pakistan moved his remains to a special tomb near the Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore. This monument is important because it's where the Lahore Resolution was passed, which led to the creation of Pakistan.
Awards and Recognition
For his great contributions to literature and his patriotic services to Pakistan, Hafeez Jalandhari received several high honors:
- He was awarded the Pride of Performance Award in 1958 by the Government of Pakistan.
- He also received the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence) Award from the President of Pakistan.
Commemorative Stamp
In 2001, the Pakistan Post Office honored Hafeez Jalandhari by issuing a special postage stamp with his picture. This stamp was part of their 'Poets of Pakistan' series.
See also
- List of people on stamps of Pakistan
- Qaumi Tarana
