PAL brings to light legendary Punjabi poet

ISLAMABAD: Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri, one of renowned poets of Punjabi language in his poetry covers a variety of subject relating to religion, Sufism and spiritual love, said Muhammad Mansha Yad presiding over a seminar arranged by Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) here on Wednesday.
Muhammad Mansha Yad appreciating PAL’s project entitled, ‘Makers of Pakistani Literature’ stated that through this project PAL has managed the availability of books on life and works of prominent, classical as well as contemporary writers on concessional prices. Maulvi Ghulam Rasool is a poet of all seasons and a legend in all genres of poetry and his poetry is a source for cultivating of humanity.

The guest of honor Sahibzada Masood Ahmed, who is a grandson of Maulvi Ghulam Rasool commented that Maulvi Ghulam Rasool emphasized the universal value of brotherhood in his poetry and turned it into an effective tool of betterment of Islamic values. He said that both books of Maulvi Ghulam Rasool titled, “Yousaf Zulaikhan” and “Dastan-e-Ameer Hamza” are assets of the Sufi tradition of Punjabi poetry. Dr Gohar Noshai said that Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri is one of the prominent poets of Punjabi language and his poetry is an asset in Pakistani languages and literature.

Mir Tanha Yousafi expressed his amazement over Maulvi Ghulam Rasool’s command on language and style.

He decorated his poetry with symbols and words from Arabic and Persian languages in a way that the readers didn’t find them unfamiliar, Yousafi said.

Abdaal Bela, Director General, PAL thanked the guests. PAL’s book, “Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri: Life and Works” under the series of publications, “Makers of Pakistani Literature” was also launched in the ceremony. Sahibzada Masood Ahmed was the chief guest on the occasion while Dr Gohar Noshai, Dr Arshad Mehmood Nashaad, Mir Tanha Yousafi and Abdaal Bela also attended the seminar.Daily time

The Daily Times, March 10, 2011