Mirza Ghalib- Urdu Poet who introduced a Unique Expression

Ghalib introduced a new style of poetic expressions in Urdu Poetry based on humor, wit and romance. His poetry depicts different circumstances he faced at diverse times in life. He expressed even the hardest time of his life being amused and clever. Chunk of expression is easy and thought provoking which makes reader to feel and touch the subject in real.  Ghalib was highly intellectual poet no one is aware about his qualification but his strength of expression has convinced every one about his ability and understanding on life and literature.

Despite his golden creative work people are forgetting his efforts and originality. Especially it is painful to see the Indian Government who is numb about brutal happenings with the last resort of the Ghalib. His haveli in Gali Qasimjan in Ballimaran is being considered as the ordinary residence. At different times people have used it as wedding palace and rest area for laborers working around. Even the initiative of Indian Government to construct a Monument has failed because nothing more than evacuation and substandard painting was done to preserve the last place of Urdu poet.

It is evident from the history; people who never honored their leaders have always failed in making out difference as progressive nation. Today Urdu language is facing different challenges which are generating different national Queries. 

To revive the status it is collective responsibility of every Urdu Speaker to play his role for the betterment of Urdu language.

Urdu-Lets Preserve Our National Heritage For Future Generations

While travelling on the globe, we always come across different languages which are true depiction of culture, heritage, values and demographics of its native speakers. A Language goes through different evolutionary progressions with time to add new vocabularies and styles to meet the needs of its speakers for effective expressions.

Urdu is national language of Pakistan and has been declared as official language in many parts of India. According to recent research Urdu has reached to 4^th place among the widest spoken languages in the world.

Urdu language is famous for its versatility, diverse vocabulary and soft expressions. Urdu literature has successfully made its presence with the international creative fraternities. Famous Urdu Poets Ghalib, Meer and Iqbal have proved the tendency of the language to express critics, humor, wit and Romance with beauty and effectiveness.

Efforts are being made to elaborate the importance of Urdu language at the national and international level. With the same view lately Urdu Council organized a conference, where different influential personalities debated and expressed challenges which are affecting Urdu Language. Conference was also aiming to force Indian Government to assure proper implementation of Urdu as second official language in the country. Speakers also honored Ahmed, freedom fighter and renowned leader of Urdu Movement at Anjuman Islamia Hall.

It is Collective Responsibility of every Urdu orator to work diligently for the betterment of language so we can make it effective for today and tomorrow. It is a legacy that we have benefited now it’s our responsibility to make it prominent comprehensive expression for future generations.

Difference between the Nazm and the Ghazal

Nazm and ghazal are the foundation of Urdu poetry and poets used it to express themselves. There are many variations in Nazm and ghazal but the main is that; ghazals is subjective in nature and Nazm is objective in nature. It can be rightly said that the shape of Urdu poetry is only for Nazm and ghazal.

The main difference between the Nazm and the ghazals is that; ghazals is only 9 to 10 verses and the nazm contains many paragraphs according to content.

As a nature Nazm is objective only follow the theme and ghazal show completely different theme. If you want to read Nazm must read the whole part of the Nazm and in case of Ghazal, can easily understand even read a single verse.

In ghazal there are two restrictions; the writer must used in the first verse of ghazal called “Matla” and the last verse writer used “Maqta”. Maqta means the writer can use his name at the end verses of the ghazals. In the case of Nazm there is no such restriction like ghazal; the writer can use their name any anywhere as they can.

The Nazm can be divided into three categories according to their themes and topics; these are Qasida, Marsia and Masnavi and the ghazal cannot be subdivided. So, we can say that Nazm and ghazal are the two different corners of the Urdu poetry.

Importance of Ghazals in Urdu Language

Ghazal is one of the best corner stone of Poetry. The trend of ghazal has been started from ancient Iran in 10^th century. The roots of the Urdu ghazal come from Persian “Qasida” and unique part of the qasida known as tashbib.

With the help of ghazals, poets convey a real message and it is too short in its length. Mostly the unique ghazals is written only seven to eight verses .Due to its Shortness, thematic variety, brevity and high scope Qasida become a most popular poetic form in Iran.

 When the Muslims influence from 12^th century; the ghazals spurred its wings and at that time Mughals bore their civilization and culture regarding poetry and literature, so Urdu poetry become great influenced accordingly. When the Mughals known that Urdu is the language of culture, civilization and the mixture of Indian subcontinent then they try to grow and develop the elements of Urdu poetry and literature.

Ghazals originated with Amir Khusro from (1253-1325) in Northern Indian Subcontinent. In early stages Ghazal got the popularity in Deccan and afterwards it is sophisticated in the court of Bijapur under the Muslims ruler.

 Initially the Urdu ghazals grow with great efforts of our famous poets like Mirza Asad Ullah Khan Ghalib, Meer Dard, Quli Qutab shah, Zauq, Sauda and many more. 

 Nowadays the great inventions and newly dimensions of daily lives of love, Ghazals gained more popularity.

A short Introduction to Urdu

Urdu is the most widely spoken and understood language in pakistan and India.Urdu is concidered as the mother tongue language of more than 220 million prople and is actively used by 400 million people in both Pakistan and India. Mostly the Urdu speaking communities other than sub-continent are found in Germany, New Zealand , South Africa, Singrapore, Nepal ,UK and USA.

Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and it unites all people and all communities, Although  their mother tongue.It is a very communicative language both in Poetry and Songs and express emotion using simple and gentle words.Urdu language is a polite in its form of speech, hnmanity and equal respect to the servent and the master.

Urdu is written in Arabic Script, from right to left and developed very sophisticated and beautiful calligraphically scripts. Most of the newspapers and printed matters are print in this script. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Urdu is a highly stylized form and written in a Persian, Arabic and Turkish script.

When Pakistan came into being, Urdu becomes the national language of Pakistan. In all the big cities of Pakistan, mostly the people speak Urdu at home. Except in remote areas and other rural areas like in Baluchistan and Frontier province Urdu is the medium of education.