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Sheikh Saadi’s Persian work impacted Pashto poetry: speakers
Bureau report
Monday, May 02, 2011
PESHAWAR: Speakers at a seminar here Sunday said that Sheikh Saadi’s Persian work had impacted the Pashto poetry, as there was great resemblance between the verses composed in the two languages.
Some of the speakers said the poetry of great Pashto mystic poet Rahman Baba and Khushal Khan Khattak had the same message that Sheikh Saadi gave through his poetry. The Faculty of Oriental and Islamic Studies University of Peshawar organised the seminar on ‘Effects of Sheikh Saadi’s Thoughts on Pashto Language and Literature’ in collaboration with the Iranian Cultural Centre.
The speakers said Sheikh Saadi was not a stranger for this area and his books — Gulistan and Bostan — were popular with the people and were taught even in mosques along with the Holy Quran. They said Sheikh Saadi’s verses were quoted in daily life in one way or the other.
Prof Dawar Khan Dawood, Saadullah Jan Barq, Hamesh Khalil, Dr Zubair Hasrat and Prof Syed Ghayoor Hussain read out papers that highlighted the resemblance in Saadi’s work and Pashto poetry. The literati said Sheikh Saadi’s poetry was not only famous in Persian-speaking countries but also known in other countries, including Pakistan. They said his poetry left deep impact on the Pashto literature, but there was need to further study his writings.
The speakers said Saadi was a great psychologist as his poetry reflected the nature and feelings of the people. They felt his poetry had great effect on classic Pashto poems and he was recognised for the quality of his writings and depth of his social and moral thoughts. Dr Rajwali Shah Khattak, who presided the first session, and Salim Raz, the second session, also spoke on the occasion.
Agha Noori, cultural consular at the Embassy of Iran in Islamabad, was the chief guest. He said he was happy to attend the event and meet noted Pashto poets. “I want to learn Pashto language as it has golden history and rich literature,” he said while expressing his love for Pashto language.
Syed Muhammad Zakiri, director general of the Iranian Cultural Centre, Hassan Darwesh Wand, consular general of Iran in Peshawar, and Prof Ali Mirzaie, who has been deputed at NUML in Islamabad, were also present on the occasion. A native of Shiraz, Saadi was one of the known Persian poets of the 13th century. He excelled in Islamic sciences, law, governance, history, literature and theology.
http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrin...=7&dt=5/2/2011
Bureau report
Monday, May 02, 2011
PESHAWAR: Speakers at a seminar here Sunday said that Sheikh Saadi’s Persian work had impacted the Pashto poetry, as there was great resemblance between the verses composed in the two languages.
Some of the speakers said the poetry of great Pashto mystic poet Rahman Baba and Khushal Khan Khattak had the same message that Sheikh Saadi gave through his poetry. The Faculty of Oriental and Islamic Studies University of Peshawar organised the seminar on ‘Effects of Sheikh Saadi’s Thoughts on Pashto Language and Literature’ in collaboration with the Iranian Cultural Centre.
The speakers said Sheikh Saadi was not a stranger for this area and his books — Gulistan and Bostan — were popular with the people and were taught even in mosques along with the Holy Quran. They said Sheikh Saadi’s verses were quoted in daily life in one way or the other.
Prof Dawar Khan Dawood, Saadullah Jan Barq, Hamesh Khalil, Dr Zubair Hasrat and Prof Syed Ghayoor Hussain read out papers that highlighted the resemblance in Saadi’s work and Pashto poetry. The literati said Sheikh Saadi’s poetry was not only famous in Persian-speaking countries but also known in other countries, including Pakistan. They said his poetry left deep impact on the Pashto literature, but there was need to further study his writings.
The speakers said Saadi was a great psychologist as his poetry reflected the nature and feelings of the people. They felt his poetry had great effect on classic Pashto poems and he was recognised for the quality of his writings and depth of his social and moral thoughts. Dr Rajwali Shah Khattak, who presided the first session, and Salim Raz, the second session, also spoke on the occasion.
Agha Noori, cultural consular at the Embassy of Iran in Islamabad, was the chief guest. He said he was happy to attend the event and meet noted Pashto poets. “I want to learn Pashto language as it has golden history and rich literature,” he said while expressing his love for Pashto language.
Syed Muhammad Zakiri, director general of the Iranian Cultural Centre, Hassan Darwesh Wand, consular general of Iran in Peshawar, and Prof Ali Mirzaie, who has been deputed at NUML in Islamabad, were also present on the occasion. A native of Shiraz, Saadi was one of the known Persian poets of the 13th century. He excelled in Islamic sciences, law, governance, history, literature and theology.
http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrin...=7&dt=5/2/2011
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