By Shafique Ahmed Shafique
Name of book: Kahtay Hain Naqideen Ghaibana Kia
Compiled by: Moin Kamali
Pages: 174+18=192
Price: Rs.400/-
Publishers: Al-Hamd Publications, M-35, Al-Firdous Pride, Moti Mahal, Karachi
Dr. Muhammed Mohsin a well-known satirist is not Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) but he is a senior physician has been practicing since a long time very successfully. His diagnostic approach and way of treatment is much popular among people. He is also a celebrated and renowned writer in the world of literature.
He has 12 books to his credit. Of them all, ten books are related to satirical writings which are “Aay Dost”, “Ideal Munafiq”,”Mashriqi Larka”,”Sokhan Na Fahmian”,”Zikr Oos Maraz Ka”,”Kang Lay Crore Paty”,”Chhoti Chhoti Batain”, “Aik Zan Mureed kay Khutut”, “Tao Ki Larki”and “Mazameen-e-Mohsin.” The other two books are non-satirical and non-literary but very much useful for everyone as these are connected with medical science. The book under review “Kahtay Hain Naqideen Ghaibana Kia” is a collection of reviews and analytical write-ups which have been written on Dr Muhammed Mohsin and his books by renowned and famous critics and writers compiled by Mr Moin Kamali. The book is divided into two parts. The first part consists of Urdu essays and the second one contains English articles.
There are four write-ups in English portion and essayists are Prof. Nazeer Siddiqi, Ishrat Roomani, Saba Ekram and Muhammed Zaheerul Haque. There are 37 write-ups in the Urdu section including Dr Jameel Jalibi, Mushfiq Khawaja, Dr Wazeer Agha, Dr Hanif Fauq, Prof. Azher Qadri, Prof. Nazeer Siddiqi. Dr Anwer Sadeed, Dr Faheem Azmi, Prof Afaq Siddiqi, Dr Muhammed Ali Siddiqi and Prof. Saher Ansari.
My analytical write-up on ‘Ideal Munafiq’ has also been included in it. Moin Kamali has done a good job by compiling this book but he could not justice with some senior critics in placing them. It is hoped that this book will be heralded with warmth of zeal and affection by the writers and readers.
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Name of book: Dasht-e-Baykenar
Author: Shadab Siddiqi
Pages: 240
Price: Rs. 600
Publishers: Bazm-e-Shadab, A-72, Block H, North, Nazimabad, Karachi.
A senior Urdu poet: Shadab Siddiqi has come out with his new poetic collection under the title of “Dasht-e-Bay Kenaar”. Mr. Shadab Siddiqi’s family name is Feroz Qadir Siddiqi but according to Urdu poetic tradition he adopted Shadab Siddiqi as his nom de plume. Born in February 28, 1952. His father’s name was Shaikh Abdul Qadir migrated from India just after partition of sub-continent.
Shadab started writing poetry when he was studying in Sindh Madrasatul Islam in 1967. He passed M A in Urdu from Karachi alma mater. Though he is a poet and has a strong relation with literature. In spite of this he chose banking as his profession and became a seasoned and to some extent an expert banker. He was connected with the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP). He retired from the job when he was working in the Finance Control Division, Trusty Wing as a grade-1 officer.
There are three write-ups in this book written by Akram Kunjahi, Ameen Jalindhri and Khurshid Baig Mailsovi about the author’s poetic qualities and artistic efforts. Shadab Siddiqi has four poetic collections to his credit such as ”Aatish-e-Pinha”, ”Gham Meri Jageer”, ”Jheel Kenaray” and the book under review ”Dasht-e-Bay Kenaar”.
The study of Shadab’s poetic works opine that he is a poet of full life. In the other words it may be said that neither he is a poet of only romance nor poet of existentialism. His creative effort covers the whole activities of our life including socio-economic, socio-cultural as well as socio-political events. Shadab is a good interpreter of essential ingredients of society.
That is the reason that his verses (Ghazals and Poems) have qualities of magnificent varieties. His way of expression is simple but attractive and impressive. His phrases, idioms and metaphors are meaningful and understandable. It may be expressed without any doubt that the book under review is a pretty addition to Urdu poetry. It is hoped that writers, critics and readers will herald this book open heartedly.