Remembering Faiz Ahmad Faiz
Faiz Ahmad Faiz’s 25th death anniversary…
Faiz Ahmad Faiz (1911 - 1984)
Faiz Ahmad Faiz is an inspiration to millions who admire him for his revolutionary poetry and literature. Considering the depth, vision and universal relevance of his writings, Faiz is undoubtedly considered the greatest Urdu poet after Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
Lahore Metblogs misses Faiz and remembers him by quoting some of his famous verses:
Koi Nahi Hai...
More on Faiz Ahmad Faiz:
– Pakistaniat
– Wikipedia
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Indeed he was a revolutionary poet who also attempted revolution in the real sense (Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case). He inspired many who took up the cause of the left and became voice of the weak.
What happened next, whats happening now to Faiz’s legacy. It was institutions like Govt College Lahore that spawned such great thinkers who raisied their voice against dictatorship and religous bigottery. Suddenly, the left is no where, PPP the flag bearer is nothing but a collection of feudals and corrupt. Even modern educational institutions like LUMS have succumed to the right, thanks to PTI.
There is practically no left in Pakistan, Zia made sure of it and what to say of Faiz’s legacy when Jamati’s his eternal enemies start using his verses to further their cause.
To me Faiz and Noor Jehan were the best that this country can produce after them its all down the hill.
Aaa ke wabasta hein ….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZJHmf5YkTo
BTW my friend you Forgot Ghalib.
Well done !!
Good post
live in peace…