ENGLISH 5 An Analytical Study of the Socio-Political Contribution of Sufi Poet Khawaja Ghulam Farid for the Uplift of an Islamic Society in Saraiki Region” A Historical Analysis

Khawaja Farid

Authors

  • Ayaz Ahmad Rind Ph.D. Scholar in Saraiki, IUB Bahawalpur
  • Muhammad Naeem Research Scholar, Department of English Ghazi University, D. G. Khan.
  • Sohail akhtar Research Scholar in History, Lecturer Ghazi University, D. G. Khan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47720/hi.2021.0502e05

Keywords:

Keywords: Khawaja Farid, Mystic, Saraiki, Contribution, Society, Kot Mithan etc.

Abstract

Abstract

Sufi poetry have great influence on the lives of the people of Punjab in Pakistan and among the several important Sufis are famous due to their literary services which they have contributed in the reconstruction of the society. In South Punjab, from Dera Ghazi Khan Division one of the famous Sufi poets is Khawaja Ghulam Farid. His Shire is located at Kot Mithan. Khawaja Fareed is considered important mystic Saraiki poet of South Punjab. His poetry provided oxygen to the society and source of inspiration. The teachings of Khawaja Farid guided the people of the region during colonial Period. He was great critic of Colonial Government and he highlighted the worst aspects superstitious of colonial system. He tried his best to awaken the people through his poetry۔. So that the social and political position of the people can be improved by giving them awareness and they can be saved from humiliating slavery. Although he had mastery of languages as called a poet of seven languages but he is famous for Saraiki poetry and many scholars called him “Ghalib of Saraiki Language’” This research paper covers his socio-political contribution and literary services through Saraiki Poetry for the society during colonial era.

 

Published

2021-06-17

How to Cite

Rind, A. A., Naeem, M., & akhtar, S. (2021). ENGLISH 5 An Analytical Study of the Socio-Political Contribution of Sufi Poet Khawaja Ghulam Farid for the Uplift of an Islamic Society in Saraiki Region” A Historical Analysis: Khawaja Farid . Habibia Islamicus (The International Journal of Arabic and Islamic Research), 5(2), 53-59. https://doi.org/10.47720/hi.2021.0502e05

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