Bookshelf – Express Urdu

Jahan Beni is a more difficult task than the founder
Author: Syed Sultan Ali Shah
By: Dr. Faleha Aqeel
Publisher: Farid Publishers, 12 Mubarak Mahal, Near Holy Mosque, Urdbazar, Karachi
Pages: 251
Price: 1800 rupees

This book is a collection of columns and essays by Syed Sultan Ali Shah, who is not a well-known personality, but his writings are interesting and informative as a well-read and thoughtful person living an active life. These writings are also proof of their writer’s great powers of observation and excellent memory. Syed Sultan Ali Shah was born in village Chak Qazian of Shakargarh Tehsil of Narowal District of Punjab.

He studied in Lahore. Part of life spent in Deccan state of Hyderabad. He was associated with the British Army for about ten years and participated in the Second World War and traveled to Iran, Iraq, Palestine and other areas that were part of that war. Shortly before the establishment of Pakistan, he returned to his village Chak Qazian, where he continued to fulfill his love of study along with earning through farming and by taking up the profession of columnist, he benefited his readers with his experiences, ideas and knowledge. He died in 1995. Martaf Faleha Aqeel has painstakingly compiled the writings of Syed Sultan Ali Shah covering several decades and given them a book form.

The columns and articles included in the book are divided into three parts, “Jehan-nama”, “Islamic Beliefs and Muslims” and “Sikhism and the Holy Subcontinent.” All these writings of Syed Sultan Ali Shah are about this era. It was a very important period for the Muslims of the subcontinent, especially in this region. The British were preparing to leave India and there was a stir in the politics of the whole of India. The articles and columns included in this book, written long after the partition, bring out many historical facts in the form of analysis and commentary.

Sikh religion, history and politics were the special subjects of Syed Sultan Ali Shah. It is evident from his writings that he was sympathetic towards the followers of Sikh Dharma and he was sorry for the difficulties faced by the Sikhs after partition. Essays on Sikhs included in the book help the reader understand Sikh history and the position of Sikhs at the time of partition. Many of the writings included in the book have the status of a useful historical document due to the direct experience of the Second World War. The style of these writings is very simple, free from artificiality and flowing, sometimes it seems that the author is not writing these words for others but writing a diary. This is a book that has a lot in store for the reader. The cover of the book is attractive and the printing is standard.

Stories of Saadi
(Selected Narratives of Sheikh Saadi Shirazi)
Selection: Syed Farid Hussain
Publisher: Farid Publishers, Karachi
Pages: 96
Price: 500 rupees

Who is not aware of the position of Sheikh Saadi in Muslim literature and culture. Whoever has not touched the famous books “Gulistan Saadi” and “Bustan Saadi” is also familiar with the name of their creator. In the sub-continent of Pakistan and India, till the last century, education in every home started with books.

These stories, written in poetry and prose, are based on life lessons and moral points, points that guide the people of every era and every region. These stories have immense capacity to be heartwarming, which is the reason why they have been on the tongues for centuries and have been found in the writings of scholars, reformers, intellectuals and literati. The stories, characters, phrases of these stories have transcended time and space, this is the perfection of Sheikh Saadi.

The book under review is a collection of selected stories of Sheikh Saadi, which are ninety-five in number. Syed Farid Hussain has selected these stories and compiled them and published them through his organization Farid Publishers, which is a commendable effort. Such books can lead to the advancement of our academic, literary and cultural traditions and connect the new generation with them, as well as the reading of such books has a positive effect on the moral character of the youth.

Patiala Shahi (Punjabi Novel)
Author: Abu Aliha
Publisher: Syed Dilawar Hussain
Pages: 144
Price: 600 rupees

Abu Aliha, the creator of this novel in Punjabi, is known as a journalist, script writer, director and blogger. Film is his specialty, though his blogs also cover showbiz. Perhaps it is the result of deep attachment to the film industry that everything from the style of “Patiala Shahi” to the story and dialogues seems filmy. The narrative of the novel takes the form of a script and throughout the novel the story is told through the mapping of scenes and dialogues between the characters.

While reading the novel, the scenes of the famous Bollywood movie “Dilwale Dilnahya Le Jayenge” start circulating in front of the eyes. The author of ‘Patiala Shahi’ himself had a keen sense of resemblance and similarity. Anyway, this is a simple, light hearted love story, with an element of sarcasm. Abu Aliha brings his comedy skills to bear in dialogues and situations. The characters of “Babarjit” and his wife “Naju” and their mutual relationship are the gain of the novel.

These characters and their stories have given the novel a vivid color. These two characters and their story are so unique that a separate novel can be written on it. “Patiala Shahi” is characterized by its Sikh background. Heroes including heroines, excluding Babarjet and Najo. The main characters of the novel are Sikhs and the story is related to Nankana Sahib. It is probably the first novel written in Pakistan in which the main focus of the story is the members of the Sikh community.

It would have been good if the religious rituals and beliefs of Sikh Dharma had been described in detail through the story, so this novel would have come out as a novel representing the Sikh culture. Along with the novel, three short stories are also part of the book, titled “Pakuriyan Aali Kadhahi”, “Mein Khamiyaza Sahil Da” and “Puri Geerat Aala”. Surprisingly, from the cover to the front These legends are not even mentioned anywhere. In terms of their themes and texture, these three short stories are worthy of reading and appreciation, and all three have shocking endings.

The eternal story of Ishq Rasool ﷺ
Author: Natasha Anwar
Publisher: Fareed Publishers, Karachi
Pages: 212
Price: Rs.1500

The life of Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain, who reached the heights of popularity as an anchor and TV host, is a strange story of unprecedented rise and tragic end.

Bringing the religious programs of electronic media to the top of the ratings is an event in the history of Pakistani TV channels that will always be remembered with the name of Dr. Amir Liaquat. He also made a name in journalism and politics. Along with this controversial phrases and controversies are also an introduction to his personality. The book under review is written on the life and personality of Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain, whose full name is “Ishq Rasool Ki Lazwal Dastan, A Journey of Faith, Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain”. The author of the book, Natasha Anwar, considers Dr. Aamir Liaquat as her mentor and the love and devotion of a disciple is embedded in the lines of her writing.

Because of this devotion and connection, it is futile to expect from this work that this is a very popular figure of our time, whose name was included in the list of influential figures in the Muslim world three times, and who is in his own right a person of interest. The facts about the life of a man with many aspects and his character and personality will be brought before the readers with full truth. The respect and place of Dr. Aamir in the heart of the author can be estimated from the title of one chapter: “Characteristics of Murshid Pak and Khasail-e Hamida.” Study while giving status, otherwise there will be severe disappointment.

Alina (novel)
Author: Abdul Samad Khan
Under the auspices of: The Branches Publications, Karachi
Pages: 144
Price: 500

The genre of novel in Urdu started with reformed stories. These novels of writers like Deputy Nazir Ahmad, Rashidul Khairy were written especially for the reformation and mental training of women. “Aleena” is also one such attempt, which should be seen as an attempt by the author to make Pakistani girls confident and brave, rather than being judged on the criteria of literary quality and novelistic norms. has done

He could have penned down his thoughts in the form of simple writing, but he has tried to present his thoughts in an interesting manner by adapting them into a story woven with action, adventure and detective elements. Abdul Samad Khan, the creator of “Aleena” is the best player of “Tae Kwon Do”.

The plot of his novel is based on this game. The main character of the story is Alina, a brave girl. Due to the trust and confidence given by her father, she has mastered martial arts and rides a motorcycle. In the novel, sometimes she is seen repairing the hooligans and wayfarers, sometimes she is seen foiling the activities of a wholesaler, and finally, she destroys the plan of anti-national saboteurs.

The purpose of this book is to convince parents to train their daughters in martial arts, so that they will be able to protect themselves and others in case of danger. Short essays by prominent national hockey team player and former Olympian Hanif Khan and Pakistan Taekwondo Federation President Lt. Col. (Rtd) Waseem Ahmed are part of the book, in which the author paid tribute to his efforts and encouraged them. has been done The cover of the book perfectly conveys the story of the novel and the printing is standard.