Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Aug 18: ‘Kulyat-e-Ahad Zargar’, the first comprehensive collection of poetry of famous Sufi poet Abdul Ahad Zargar was today released at a simple but impressive function here.
The function was organised by Kashmir Book Promotion Trust in collaboration with Meezan Publishers and was presided over by noted Islamic scholar Moulana Showkat Hussain Keng and the veteran journalist Javed Azar was the chief guest on the occasion.
The book was released before a selected group of people including Noor Shah, Rafiq Raaz, Wehshi Syed, Prof. Majrooh Rashid, Javed Matjee, Rashid Rahil, Sofi Ali Mohammad, Javed Kirmani and others.
The compiler of the book and son of Abdul Ahad Zargar, Khursheed Ahmad and publisher Shabir Ahmad of Meezan Publishers were also present on the occasion.
The 580 pages book, according to the compiler, is the first accurate and authentic collection of poetry of Abdul Ahad Zargar as the book has been compiled and published after comparing entire content with voice recording of Late Ahad Zargar.
While conducted the proceedings of function, Rafiq Raaz threw light on the poetry of Ahad Zargar saying this book is the outcome of practical Sufi experiences of poet Ahad Zargar.
Khursheed Ahmad Zargar in his speech said that it was not easy to understand Sufi poetry without knowing the basics of Sufism and having proper guidance.
Journalist Javed Azar complimented and congratulated Meezan Publishers for publishing Kulyat-e-Ahad Zargar in such an impressive and attractive way.
Moulana Showkat Hussain Keng in his presidential address said that Kashmir valley has a long and rich history in Sufi poetry and there are so many big names who have contributed a lot to Sufi poetry.
Earlier, welcoming the guests Wehshi Syed said that a large gathering would have come to attend the function as Ahad Zargar is liked and loved by all in Kashmir.
Director Meezan Publishers, Shabir Ahmad Matjee said that he was feeling relieved that a big responsibility by transmitting the poetry of Late Ahad Zargar to new generations accurately and impressively has been fulfilled today.
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