Syed Zahoor Shah Hashmi
Sayad Zahoor Shah Hashmi | |
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سید زھور شاہ ھاشمی سید ظہور شاہ ہاشمی | |
Born | |
Died | 4 March 1978 | (aged 51)
Alma mater | University of the Punjab |
Notable work |
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Spouse |
Mumtaz Bibi (m. 1969) |
Children | 3 |
Era | 20th-century philosophy |
Language | Balochi, Urdu, Persian and Arabic |
Main interests | |
Website | sayadganj |
Syed Zahoor Shah Hashmi PP (Balochi: سید زھور شاہ ھاشمی; Urdu: سید ظہور شاہ ہاشمی; 21 April 1926 – 4 March 1978), commonly known as Syed Hashmi (Balochi, Urdu: سید ہاشمی), was a Baloch poet, academic, writer and philosopher who is widely considered one of the most important figures in Balochi language and Balochi literature. He wrote in Balochi, Urdu, Persian and Arabic. Syed Hashmi was awarded Pride of Performance by the Government of Pakistan for his contribution in the field of literature.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Hashmi was born on 21 April 1926 in Gwadar, Sultanate of Muscat and Oman into a Baloch Syed family of Arab descent tracing their lineage to the bani hashim clan, to which the final Islamic prophet Muhammad belonged. At the time of his birth, Gwadar was ruled by Oman, it was bought by Pakistan in 1958.
After completing his early education, he studied at the University of the Punjab in Lahore. He was influenced by the work of Muhammad Iqbal and Rumi.
Contribution to Balochi language
[edit]Hashmi is well known for his contributions to the Balochi literature. One of his most recognized work is "Sayad Gunj", the first ever Balochi language dictionary. He also wrote several books on Balochi language and its literature's history in Urdu and Balochi. His works also include novels, short stories and translations.
References
[edit]- ^ "President to confer civil awards today". DAWN.COM. 23 March 2003.
External links
[edit]- Remembring Syed Zahoor Shah Hashmi Archived 15 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine
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