Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 24: Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Abdul Rahim Rather today released the first ever comprehensive and consolidated history of Sufi Saints “Tareekh-i-Auliya-i-Jammu-wa-Kashmir” written by prominent historian, poet and critic and former bureaucrat, Wali Mohammad Bhat popularly known as Aseer Kishtwari at a function held here today.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rather lauded the literary contribution of Aseer Kishtwari especially for writing history about Sufi Saints in J&K. He said writing on such sensitive subjects was important for bringing peace and consolation in the society which is badly reeling under influx of modern waywardness and materialist outlook.
He said writers have a pivotal role to play in eradicating evils from the society. He appreciated Aseer Kishtwari for writing first of its kind integrated book on Sufi saints of the State. He said that by compilation of “Tareekh-i-Auliya-i-Jammu-wa-Kashmir” Aseer Kishtwari has rediscovered the life and contribution of nearly 446 sufi saints, who were the symbols of simplicity, brotherhood and unity in our society.
Former Minister and MLA G. M. Saroori in his address said that we are proud of Aseer Kishtwari for having contributed in the field of literature. It was for his sincere literary efforts and achievements that the State Award was given to him by the J&K Government. He suggested the writer to search out the hidden literary and socio-cultural treasure of the State, in general and Chenab Valley in particular.
Padamshree Mohammad Yousaf Taing in his presidential address described the book released as one of the most important and updated additions about the history of Auliya-Allah.
Chairman Kashmir Times Group of Publications Jammu, Ved Bhasin, literary personalities, and scholars besides Vice Chancellor, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Rajouri, Prof Irshad Ahmed Hamal and Prof Shohab Inayant Malik Director, Centre for Professonal Studies in Urdu were present on the occasion.
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