Wasif Ali Wasif
Wasif Ali Wasif (15 January 1929 – 18 January 1993) was a teacher, writer, poet and sufi from Pakistan.
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 Wasif Ali Wasif on the cover of his published book "Dil Darya Samundar". | |
| Born | Malik Muhammad Wasif 15 January 1929 Khushab District, Punjab |
| Died | 18 January 1993 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Baba G Huzur |
| Occupation(s) | Teacher, Poet, Writer |
| Known for | Books, Columns, Saint, Sufi, |
| Notable work | Qatra Qatra Qulzam, Dil Darya Samundar, Guftugu(Series of Lectures and discussion) |
| Website | wasifaliwasif |
Early life
Wasif was the son of Mian Muhammad Arif Arain and received his early education in Khushab before going to Jhang to study.
Education
After obtaining his bachelor's degree at Islamia College, Lahore, he studied for a master's degree in English literature from Government College University Lahore . He wrote for the college magazine "Ravi".
In 1962 he established his own institute, "Lahore English College" near Anarkali in Lahore.[1]
Books
This is a list of Wasif's books:[2]
- Shab Chiragh (Urdu Poetry) 1978
- Kiran Kiran Sooraj (Aphorism) 1983
- The Beaming Soul (English Version of Kiran Kiran Sooraj) 2008
- Dil Darya Samundar (Essays) 1987
- Qatra Qatra Qulzum (Essays) 1989
- Ocean in Drop (English version Of Qatra Qatra Qulzam) 1989
- Harf Harf Haqeeqat (Essays) 1994
- The Truth Unveiled (English version Of Harf Harf Haqeeqat) 2023
- Bharay Bharolay (Punjabi Poetry) 1994
- Shab Raaz (Urdu Poetry) 1994
- Baat Say Baat (Aphorism) 1995
- Segue Of Spiritual Whispers (English version Of Baat Se Baat) 2023
- Gumnam Adeeb (Letters) 19??
- Anonymous Writer (English version Of Gumnam Adeeb) 2023
- Mukalama (Dialogue, Speeches & Interview) 1990
- Ziker-e-Habeeb (Na'tia Poetry) 2004
- Dareechay (Aphorism) 2004
- Doors To The Insight (English version Of Dareechay) 2022
- WasifYat (Essays) 2013
- Kulyat-e-Wasif Ali Wasif (Poetry) 2014
- Aqwaal-e-Wasif Ali Wasif Ka Encyclopedia 2014
- Guftgoo (Questions & Answers Series – 30 volumes)
- Guftgoo 1–5 (volume 1) 2015
- Guftgoo 6–10 (volume 2) 2015
- Guftgoo 11–15 (volume 3) 2015
- Guftgoo 16–20 (volume 4) 2015
- Guftgoo 21–25 (volume 5) 2015
References
- "Wasif Ali Wasif | PrideOfPakistan.com".
- "Wasif Ali Wasif". www.goodreads.com.
Further notes
- Staff report (21 September 2003). "Wasif Ali Wasif's Urs begins". Daily Times (Pakistan). Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- Staff report (9 August 2007). "Wasif Ali Wasif remembered". Daily Times (Pakistan). Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- Correspondent (10 July 2009). "Capturing the wisdom of modern mystic". The News International (Pakistan). Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- Ajaz ul Haq (2009). Ferma'ish. Islamabad, Pakistan: National Book Foundation.
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