Hafeez Merathi
Hafeez Merathi | |
|---|---|
| Native name | حفیظ میرٹھی |
| Born | Hafeez-ur-Rahman 10 January 1922 Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Died | 07 January 2000 |
| Occupation | Writer, poet, Critics |
| Notable works | 'Aabaad Rahenge Virane Shadab Rahengi Zanjiren.' |
Hafeez Merathi (Urdu: حفیظ میرٹھی), whose real name was Hafeez-ur-Rahman (10 January 1922 – 07 January 2000) was an Indian Urdu poet, author and critic.[1] He is known for his poem 'Aabaad Rahenge Virane Shadab Rahengi Zanjiren.'[2][3][4][5]
Early life and education[edit]
He was born to Mohammad Ibraheem Khaleel in 1922 at Meerut. In 1939, he completed his high school examination at the Faiz-e-Aam inter college. However, he had to halt his education after the passing of his maternal grandfather Munshi Khadim Husain, a literature enthusiast.[6] This event sparked the poet within Hafeez.[7] In 1947, he successfully passed his F.A as a private student.[8][9]
Hafeez's maternal grandfather, Khadim Hussain, was fond of poetry and encouraged Hafeez's interest in it. Later, Hafeez began consulting Barelvi. Hafeez Sahib participated in poetry gatherings (mushairas) in various countries.[10][11]
Life[edit]
Initially, Hafeez consulted the poet Aasim Barelvi, but afterward, he did not settle under any particular teacher. His early poetry was deeply influenced by Jigar Muradabadi, characterized by similar tones, metaphors, and word combinations. However, after becoming a member of Jamaat-e-Islami, the nature of his poetry changed significantly.[12] His association with Jamaat-e-Islami greatly influenced both his poetry and his life.[13][14][15]
In 1975, the government imposed a state of emergency across the country, banning both the RSS and Jamaat-e-Islami, and arresting many of Jamaat-e-Islami's top leaders. Hafeez strongly opposed the Emergency through his poetry, which led to his imprisonment. Although he was released after some time, his views remained unchanged. He continued to express his dissent through poetry at mushairas, which eventually led to his re-arrest.[16][17]
Death[edit]
He died on 7th January 2000 in Meerut.[18]
References[edit]
- ^ "जयंती विशेष: 'देशप्रेम और खुद्दारी का पैकर...', हां, मैं हूं हफीज मेरठी! ब्रिटिश हुकूमत की हिला दी थी नींव". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ فہمی, جمال عباس (2024-02-19). "حفیظ میرٹھی: جس نے زندگی بھر مقصدی شاعری کی... جمال عباس فہمی". Qaumi Awaz (in Urdu). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ الدین, امین الدین شجاع; Shujauddin, Ameenuddin (2011-01-01). ملنے کے نہیں نایاب ہیں ہم: Milne Ke Nahi Nayab Hen Hum (in Urdu). Daren Book Depot Lucknow up.
- ^ Urdu book review (in Urdu). Jāvīd Akhtar. 2007.
- ^ Jawed, Mohammed Nasir (1996). Year Book of the Muslim World: A Handy Encyclopaedia. Medialine. ISBN 978-81-86420-00-3.
- ^ Mahdī, Tābish (2005). Naqd-i g̲h̲azal (in Urdu). Ḍākṭar Tābish Mahdī.
- ^ "حضرت حفیظؔ میرٹھی". دعوت نیوز (in Urdu). 2021-01-07. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ قندیل (2020-06-29). "شعرِ بے اختیار کا شاعر حفیظ میرٹھی". قندیل - Qindeel (in Urdu). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ دحفل صنم (in Urdu). شهلا نواب. 2002.
- ^ حفيظ ميرٹھى، لن اور شخصيت (in Urdu). اداره ادب اسلامى هند،. 1993.
- ^ Sajjād, Aḥmad (1994). Taʻmīrī adabī taḥrīk, afkār va masāʾil: tanqīdī maz̤āmīn kā majmūʻah (in Urdu). Qāz̤ī Pablisharz ainḍ Disṭrībiyūṭarz. ISBN 978-81-85362-38-0.
- ^ Māhirulqādrī (1984). ىاد رفتگان (in Urdu). البدر پبلىکىشنز،.
- ^ "حفیظ میرٹھی ؔ - Kashmir Uzma". 2018-01-20. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "انتہائی شریف النفس، منکسر المزاج انسان، مگر باغی، انقلابی شاعر... حفیظ میرٹھی". jang.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ Abbās, Muṣāiyab (1962). گل صد رنگ (in Urdu). ايوان پبلشرز،.
- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (2023-04-25). "Poet Maulana Ismail Meeruti بیادگار اسماعیل میرٹھی۔ ادبی نشست کا انعقاد". ETV Bharat News (in Urdu). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "عالمی یومِ اردو ایوارڈز 2023 کا اعلان، شمیم طارق کو لائف ٹائم اچیومنٹ ایوارڈ". Munsif Urdu News Hyderabad | روزنامہ منصف حیدرآباد (in Urdu). 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ فہمی, جمال عباس (2024-02-19). "حفیظ میرٹھی: جس نے زندگی بھر مقصدی شاعری کی... جمال عباس فہمی". Qaumi Awaz (in Urdu). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
Bibliography[edit]
- فہمی, جمال عباس (19 February 2024). "حفیظ میرٹھی: جس نے زندگی بھر مقصدی شاعری کی... جمال عباس فہمی". The Inquilab.