Imam Din Gujrati
Ustad Imam Din Gujrati | |
|---|---|
| Born | Imam-ud-Din 15 April 1870 Gujrat, British India (now Pakistan) |
| Died | 22 February 1954 (aged 83) |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Language | Urdu, Punjabi |
| Notable works | Bang-e- Dhul, Bang-e-Raheel, Sur Israfil, The Principal of Poetry |
Ustad Imam Din Gujrati (15 April 1870 - 22 February 1954) was a Pakistani humorous poet of Urdu and Punjabi language.[1]
Early life and education
Imam Din Gujarati was born on 15 April 1870, in Gujrat, British India (now Pakistan).[1] His real name was Imam-ud-Din, his father's name was Mir Hasan Din.[1] His education was only up to 'primary school' which is also called 'elementary school' in some parts of the world. He was employed in Chongi, Gujarat Revenue Department in British India for 40 years.[2][3]
Career
He started writing poetry in 1902.[3] Imam Din Gujarati's speech has a unique place in Urdu and Punjabi poetry. At first, he used to write Punjabi poetry but later on at the insistence of his close friend, poet and journalist Rahat Malik's elder brother Malik Abdul Rehman Khadim, he also started writing and reciting poetry in Urdu.
Since he did not have much knowledge in Urdu language, he invented his own style for his poetry by mixing Urdu and Punjabi language which was very popular back then and is very popular even today. Imam Din has gained a lot of fame by adopting his hometown's Gujarati style. He personally went to meet Allama Iqbal in Lahore and described this meeting humorously in this couplet below:[3]
Hum Nay Bhee Lahore Ja Kar Daikha, Allama Sir Muhammad Iqbal
Baatain Bhee Karta Jaata Thaa, Huqqa Bhee Peeta Jaata Thaa Naal Naal[3]
| Poem | Poet |
|---|---|
| Teri Maan Pakaaye Matar Imamdina, Tu Kothay Pe Chadh Ke Akarr Imamdina | Imam Din Gujrati |
| Haseenon Ki Zulfain Kahan Teri Qismat Mein, Tu Choohon Ki Moonchhain Patt Imamdina | Imam Din Gujrati |
| Idhar Baadhta Hai Udhar Baadhta Hai, Khyaali Sanam Choondhian Baadhta Hai | Imam Din Gujrati |
| Kyun Na Haun Makhhian Unn Ke Chehray Pe Fida, Keh Hamara Sanam Reoddian Chaabta Hai | Imam Din Gujrati |
Authorship
His poetry collection was published under the names of Bang-e-Dhul (published in 1932),[2] Bang-e-Raheel (published in 1944) and Sur Israfil. He also authored a book, The Principal of Poetry.[4][5][2]
Death
Imam Din Gujrati died on 22 February 1954, in Gujarat, Pakistan at age 83.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Imam Din Gujrati profile". Bio-bibliography.com - Profiles of Poets, Authors and Literati. Archived from the original on 14 July 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d "طوطی گجرات استاد امام دین کا مقبرہ ناقدری کی بھینٹ چڑھ گیا (scroll down to read his article)". Roznama Duniya (Dunya TV News website) (in Urdu). 11 March 2015. Archived from the original on 11 March 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d "Ustad Imam Din Gujrati – Biography, Poetry and Books". GujratPakistan.com website. Archived from the original on 8 November 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ "اقبالؒ اور استاد امام دین گجراتی". Roznama Jang (Jang Group of Newspapers). 5 April 2014. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ "All writings of Imam Deen Gujrati". Rekhta.org website. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
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