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فیض احمد فیض اور محمود درویش کی شاعری میں مزاحمت ، جلا وطنی اور بیگانگیت کے افکار کا تقابلی مطالعہ Faiz Ahmed Faiz in Urdu and Mahmoud Darwish in Arabic are known for their resistance poetry. Both of them raise their voice against every form of exploitation. Whether the occupation of foreign powers or the exploitation of local elites, they used their pen to register their protest. Resistance, Exile and Alienation are three prominent features of both the poets. This research is an attempt to go through a comparative study of the poets in the context of above three characteristics. The thesis consists of five chapters: First chapter includes introduction of the work, research questions and methodology following by explanation of key terms and brief introduction of poets under discussion. In second chapter, resistance poetry of Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Mahmoud Darwish is compared. Aspects of local dictatorship, foreign exploiting forces along with injustice in society imposed by various elites classes are studied in the poetry of both the poets. In third chapter, dimensions of exile are studied in the poetry of Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Mahmoud Darwish. Various aspects of exile are explored, whether physical or mental. In fourth chapter, different dimensions of alienation in the works of both the poets are the focus of study. After discussing the subject separately in the poetry of both the poets, a comparative study is carried out. Fifth chapter includes findings, conclusion and recommendations .
بیگم اختر ریاض الدین اور عطاء الحق قاسمی کے سفر ناموں میں تہذیب و ثقافت کی پیشکش کا تقابلی مطالعہ ( بہ تخصیص "دھنک پر قدم" اور "گوروں کے دیس میں") The title of my M.Phil thesis is “Comparative Study of culture and civilizational elements in Begam Akhtar Riazuddin and Atta Ul Haq Qasmi’s travelogues”. Begam Akthar Riazuddin’s travelogue Dhanak par Qaddam and Atta Ul Haq Qasmi’s travelogue Goron kay Dais Main are primary sources for this research. The main purpose of this thesis is to find out the important elements of western culture and civilization incorporated in these travelogues and to make comparative analysis in succession. Both travelogues have unique identity which helps in understanding the western civilization and culture in its fervor. Begam Akhtar Riazzuddin and Atta Ul Haq Qasmi has presented the civilized aspects in relation to social, religious, racial, lingual and historical perspectives in their idiosyncratic way. While describing the religious values Atta Ul Haq Qasmi comes up with unique rhythm,whereas there is a specific irony in description of religious elements in Begam Akthar Riazzuddin writing. Both the travelogue writers have presented the cultural elements superbly. Begam Akhtar Riazzuddin comes up with massive inclination towards cultural activities of west. She describes the observance of festivals with detail. While Atta Ul Haq Qasmi has critically visualized the living standards of westerns. During their travel to Europe, Begam Akhtar Riazzuddin and Atta Ul Haq Qasmi profoundly observed the civilization, culture, social and daily life. Both have similar thoughts in some of the matters, observations and tendencies, however disagreement is also observed. Both the writers do praises the high moral values and hatred towards evils like bribery, implementation of merit and values like developing the culture of honesty. Begam Aktar Riazzuddin looks inspired from splendid lifestyle of Europe while Atta Ul Haq Qasmi criticized their lifestyle and way of thinking.
منطق الطیر جدید" میں صوفیانہ عناصر کا تحقیقی و تنقیدی مطالعہ" The historical novel began to appear in the earliest period of Urdu work of fiction. The mystic characters, both positive and negative were being presented in historical novel. Since mysticism is a natural process of human thinking it has become a universal truth and reality. It has saturated in all the religions of the world too. In fact mysticism is the spiritual angle of every society and culture. It provides insight to each and every religion. Various writers of Urdu language have made mystic aspects as their subject matter in novel. The list of these famous persons includes a valuable name of Mustansar Hussain Tarar. The title of my M.phil thesis is “The Critical and Exploratory study of the Mystical elements in the Mantiq-AtTair Jadeed”. In this novel, Mustansar Hussain Tarar has narrated the mystic elements in heavenly and non- heavenly religions in a unique and interesting manner. The novel, MantiqAt-Tair jadeed is a sequel of an epic written by Khwaja FaridUd-Din Attar. Basically Mustansar Hussain Tarar is impressed by Khawaja Farid-ud-Din Attar. He admits him as his spiritual teacher. Following his footsteps, he has described mystic traditions through birds. He has pinpointed Buddha’s mystic life. Similarly he highlights the mystic aspects of Hinduism and Sikhism with respect to Gorakhnath, Hari Bharthari, Jogi Pooran and Guru Nanak. It is observed that these religions also have self denial, stoicism, search for truth and different kinds of exercises such asceticism, meditation and Yoga etc. While the mystic elements found in heavenly religions such as in Jewish, Christianity and Islam has been highlighted through birds. In this novel too, the writer has made us travel from worldly love to divine love by disclosing the secrets of knowledge of God and difference between vice, virtue and ecstasy.
پاکستانی اردو خاکہ نگاری میں طنز و مزاح کے عناصر (منتخب خاکہ نگاروں کے حوالے سے) The thesis is ”The elements of comedy in Urdu sketch writing in Pakistan” (Research and critical analysis) is related with an important part of non-fictional prose. In this thesis four important sketch-writers have been selected, in whose sketches elements of comedy and its different techniques are present, and these are: 1-Sa’adat Hassan Manto. 2- Zameer Jafri. 3- Mushtaq Ahmed Yousufi. 4- Ata-ul-Haq Qasmi. The start of this thesis comprises over two main sections and discusses definition and elements of sketchwriting and its tradition along with technical properties and necessities of sketch writing and comedy. I discussed the different prospects and ingredients of comedy in sketch of selected profilists. Sketches, personal habits and personal characters are studied in the light of this topic, with the help of which this conclusion can be made that very rare examples of these are found in sketches of selected profilists because it is a difficult task and to fulfill its needs and demand is a senior job. In this thesis an overview and critical elements of comedy present in sketch-writing on which political and social behaviors are based. In this chapter I try to find out the social and political interests of profilist, on the basis of which one beable to create such comedy. Because topic of belletrist and writers are embodiment of the society and they are responsible for the civic and social behaviors. I have also discussed a very important for comparison of selected profilists. From different allusions, despite of being unique between dianoetic and subjective, we found resemblances in some matters. Every profilist has its own way of writing. There is a specific base of comedian elements in its writing and there is conflict found in its subjective level. There is also a comparison between those two illustration (dianoetic and subjective) in this reserch. The last part of my research comprises over collection, assessment, correlation and suggestions. These two correlations are also explained here which are obtained during this research. In the light of these conclusions I put my commendations in front of scholars in researchable fields as well.
سلیم احمد کی تفہیم ِغالب: تجزیاتی مطالعہ ("غالب کون" کے حوالے سے) Title: ‘’Saleem Ahmed’s understanding of Ghalib’’ with reference to his book ‘’GHALIB KON’’. The topic of my M.Phil Thesis is ‘’Saleem Ahmed’s understanding of Ghalib’’ with reference to his book ‘’GHALIB KON’’. To talk about the topic, the Saleem Ahmed is renowned and distinguished critic and poet of Urdu literature. He had spent a much time with Muhammad Hassan Askari, who is considered among pioneer critics of Pakistan. Saleem Ahmed’s point of view about the most popular Urdu poet Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib’s poetry is that it is not as much as great as it can be. He considered Meer Taqqi Meer as the greatest poet of Urdu poetry. He discussed the personality of Ghalib and stated that there were some shortcomings in the making of his personality. The thesis has been divided into five chapters whose detail is as under. First chapter is about the introduction and basic discussion in which the introduction to the topic, the tradition of Ghalib-Critic in Urdu, Saleem Ahmed’s literary and personal credentials and the background of his Ghalib-Critic are briefly discussed. 2nd chapter portrays the ideological analysis and discussion on human personality. The seven units of the book ‘’GHALIB KON’’ which are about the concept and nature of human personality are critically discussed, in the light of different views on the said subject. The role and scope of psychology in poetry is also highlighted, in the views of different critics, including Dr. Saleem Akhter. 3rd chapter is about the ideology of Ghalib, which is discussed under the heading of six chapters of the said book. This chapter specifically highlighted the Ghalib’s concepts about his self, family background, distinguished poetry and the uniqueness of his literary work, in a very keen and critical way. There are many counter arguments which are raised by different critics, in that particular chapter, beside the writer’s point of view. 4th chapter covers the debate on Ghalib’s claim about his unique style of uttering. The relationship between personality and style is also brought to light, in view of some authentic critic, beside Saleem Ahmed. The attitude of ignoring the traditions in literature is also critically discussed. 5th chapter, which is the last one, is about the overall review on Saleem Ahmed’s understanding of Ghalib. At the end of the chapter, the results of research and further recommendations have been explained.
سعادت حسن منٹو اور صادق ہدایت کے افسانوں میں معاشرتی جبر، نفسیات اور جنسیت کا تقابلی مطالعہ A Comparative Study of Depiction of Oppression, Psycho- analysis and Sexography in the Short Stories of Sa’adat Hasan Manto and Sadeq Hedayat Sa’adat Hassan Manto in Urdu and Sadeq Hedayat in Persian are representative short story writers of their respective literary tradition. Manto was inspired by French and Russian tradition of short story. He is a progressive writer who shows his concern with problems and miseries of common man in society and has expressed his stance with strength and assertion. Sadeq Hedayat is also a critic of social injustice and inclined towards pessimism in his writings. Both of the writers have elaborated social problems and there are some commonalities as well as differences with regard to treatment and techniques. This research work is a comparative study of depiction of oppression, psycho-analysis and sexography in the short stories of both the writers. The work comprises of five chapters: In the first chapter after introducing the topic, scope, theoretical framework and methodology of research is explained. Explanation of key terms and brief introduction of Sa’adat Hasan Manto and Sadeq Hedayat is given. Second chapter presents an analysis of elaboration of social oppression in society in the short stories of the writers under discussion. After analyzing both the writers’ work separately, a comparative analysis is also presented. In third chapter, different aspects of human psychology as presented in the short stories under discussion are analyzed. Fourth chapter presents the analysis of the instinct of sex and its different complications discussed and presented as subject in the short stories of both the writers. Fifth chapter presents the overall findings, conclusion and recommendations of the researcher.
بلوچستان میں اردو نظم کا فکری و فنی مطالعہ (نائن الیون کے تناظر میں) Post modern theory is a critical approach to study literature in the light of consequences of modern media and advanced technology. Advanced technology has drastically intervened into human life and tremendously changed his way of living, vision, values and beliefs. Modern media has also played a great role in accelerating the impact of technology on human life. Post modern theory is not an extension of modernism rather it rejects its various concepts and gives space to their alternatives. It also considers few new concepts which include floating truth, hyper reality, science fiction and virtual and unreal world as its basis. 21st century has its own implications which add consumerism, role of social media and internet, globalization and corporate culture to post modern theory. Then unexpected event of 9/11 occurs and it further adds phenomena of terrorism, international politics, war of treasure and Islamphobia to the features of post modern theory. 9/11 perspective specifically and post modern factors in general has greatly influenced Urdu literature. Baluchistan is the region of the world which has been brutally affected by the outcomes of post 9/11 scenario which also accelerated few specific issues including freedom movement, internal strife, religious conflicts and anti state emotions in the province. Urdu poems created in Baluchistan have all the characteristics to be analyzed in the light of post 9/11 and post modern factors but no such analysis has been carried out up till now. This thesis is a study of Baluchistan’s Urdu poem in 9/11 prospect under the implication of post modern theory. This study will be a beneficial contribution to the post modern criticism and will be a document of reference for future researchers of Baluchistan’s Urdu poem.
ڈاکٹر انور سدید کی تخلیقی نظم و نثر (تحقیقی و تجزیاتی مطالعہ ) Dr. Anwar Sadeed is one of the notable writers who contributed a great deal towards the advancement of Urdu literature. His literary contribution can never be underestimated. He is adept at all genres of literature and his input in the field of poetry, short story, essay, translation and journalism are stupendous. This thesis comprises of five chapters. In the first chapter, explanation of key terms, research methodology, introductory information and in-depth study of Anwar Sadeed’s life, times and works are discussed in detail. The second chapter focuses on his short stories in relation to content and form. Especially, the oriental aspect of his fiction is brought to the fore with an emphasis on the rural backdrop of his writings. Characterization, themes, situations and other aspects are explored. The third chapter focuses on his non-fiction writings like travelogues, essays, sketches, analytical writings, columns, and translations. His travelogues are not just reporting rather contain a form of knowledge enriched with the experiences and observations of the writer. In his essays, he comments on social inequalities without becoming a rabid castigator. He has also introduced a new style in profile and personality writings as they glow with a personal warmth and colour. He has brought out the nuances of the personalities of notable literary figures of his time. His analytical prose has a flavour of its own and reveals a mind that can dwell on rational and philosophical issues as aptly as he could on emotional ones. His writings reveal that he takes his profession very seriously and aspires to cultivate a poised and balanced approach. Because of his varied and vast study, his columns are also full of wit and wisdom. In chapter 4, his poetic themes and techniques are critically evaluated. His method and skills earned him a unique place among his contemporary poets. In the fifth chapter, findings and recommendations are given.
مولوی عبد الحق اور شاہد احمد دہلوی کی خاکہ نگاری فکری و فنی تقابل (چند ہم عصر اور گنجینہ گوہر کے حوالے سے) This thesis comprises four chapters. First chapter consists of introduction of Maulvi Abdul Haq and Shahid Ahmed Dehlvi and fundamental discussions of drafting (Khaka Nigari). The persons of Maulvi Abdul Haq and Shahid Ahmed Dehlvi and their literary services will be discussed in this chapter. Along with this the fundamental principles of drafting will be discussed in detail. The second chapter consists of imaginative comparison of Maulvi Abdul Haq and Shahid Ahmed Dehlvi’s drafting. In this chapter the drafting of Maulvi Abdul Haq and Shahid Ahmed Dehlvi will be assessed with respect to imaginative aspects like social, political, educational, literary and religious perspectives. At the end of chapter both writers will be compared in the light of ….. Comparison. Third chapter consists of artistic comparisons of Maulvi Abdul Haq and Shahid Ahmed Dehlvi. In this chapter the important aspects of drafting of both writers like brevity, sarapa nigari, usloob, material and events will be discussed in detail. In the last the artistic comparison of both writers’ drafting will be presented. In the Fourth Chapter an overall analysis has been made. This chapter is based on a comprehensive study ,Conclusions and recommendations deduced as a result of the overview of the discussion in the first three chapters, reaching a summarize and compiling a few suggestions at the end.
سید زبیر شاہ کے افسانوں کے کرداروں کا سماجی و نفسیاتی تناظر میں تجزیاتی مطالعہ (افسانوی مجموعوں”خوف کے کتبے“ اور”یخ بستہ دہلیز“کے حوالے سے ) The M.Phil. Urdu research thesis is “A study of the characteristics of Syed Zubair Shah’s short stories. Only two stories (Khoof Kay Qutbay & Yagh Basta Dahleez) have been discussed here. These books were published in 2011 and 2017. The purpose of this research is to study the others thought and thinking about human life which was presented through characters in his short stories. They have unique identities. All characters (male, female and symbolic) helped in understanding of their social psychological background and cultural identities. The research has been divided into five chapters. The first chapter includes the title landscape (History of Fiction in the province of KPK). In the first chapter the origin of Urdu fiction in Khyber Pakhtun Khua has been described. After that discussion has been about current writers of short stories of KPK. In the last portion of first chapter, Syed Zubair Shah and his contributions in Urdu fiction have been discussed. A second chapter is titled A Study of Female Characters. This chapter has been divided further two sections. Each section is again divided into more sub sections to discuss each female character of every short story. This chapter also includes the study of Socio-Psychological perspective of female characters and tries to find a relation between these two philosophies. The third chapter’s is title (A Study of Male Characters). This chapter has been divided into two sections where each section is again divided into more sub sections to discuss each male character of every short story. A study has been made about social and psychological perspective. This chapter also discusses the influence of society on social and psychological status of characters. The forth chapter title is (A study of Symbolic Characters). In this chapter discussion launched under the previous study that have been made in chapter two and three. In the fifth chapter an overall analysis has been made. This chapter is based on a comprehensive study Conclusions and recommendations are reduced as a result of the overview of the discussion in the first four chapters, reaching a summary and compilation of a few suggestions at the end.
معاصر نظموں”نوحہ گر“،”تمثیل“اور ”تراش“کے موضوعات کا تجزیاتی اور تقابلی مطالعہ The topic of my MPhil thesis is AN ANALYTICAL AND COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE THEMES OF CONTEMPORARY POEMS “NOHA GAHR”, “TAMSEEL” AND “TARASH”. To talk about the topic these three long poems: “NOHA GAHR”, “TAMSEEL” AND “TARASH” are contemporary poems. These poems describe the human history. Poems tell of the barbarism and cruelty that man has adopted since ancient times. The purpose of my article is to determine the importance of long poems in modern poetry and the intellectual study of modern poems. The proposed research topic is to analyze the commonalities and differences between the contemporary poems by analyzing them. This thesis has been divided into five chapters whose detail is as under: First chapter titled “Tradition of a long poem in Urdu”. This chapter explains the introductory of poems, poets, basic discussion and tradition of long poem. Second chapter titled “Thematic analysis of three contemporary poems”. This chapter presents the thematic analysis of three long poems “NOHA GAHR” , “TAMSEEL” and “TARASH”. Third chapter titled “An overview of similarities of three contemporary long poems”. Here the introduction to this comparison has been presented and the similarities between three poems have also been thrown light upon. Fourth chapter titled “An overview of differences of three contemporary long poems”. This chapter portrays the difference between poems. Fifth chapter is about the overall view of the poems under discussion. At the end of the chapter, the results of the research and further recommendations have been explained.
ڈاکٹر شاہد صدیقی کے اردو کالموں کا فنی جا ئزہ The keynote of my thesis is "The Artistic Review Dr. Shahid Siddiqui’s Urdu Columns". Dr. Shahid Siddiqui is a multidimensional personality who has utmost importance among the contemporary columnists. He writes Urdu columns in ‘Daily Duniya’ under the title "Zayr E Aasman". The literary work is clearly shown in his columns that is different than other contemporary columnists. One of the properties of his columns is that, he does not fire in the air blindly rather than whatever he illustrates, first, he observes, experiments and then he writes in his columns. That is why we find an element of interest in his columns, and the reader read it with great interest. His columns are read and liked publically due to his attractive and simple diction. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui is the important literary figure of the present time. In terms of Urdu columnists, different aspects have been brought in front of us due to his thought of the art. He has also tried to bring the high-profile topics of the history where he has taken up the common issues of the monotonous life after research. That is why it is necessary to study his columns to bring the literary and artistic properties of his writings to the world. The manual procedure has been adopted to expose the artistic flaws of Dr. Shahid Siddiqui's columns. He is one of the first writers of the Daily Duniya. The proposed research is significant in the sense that it has been analyzed the Urdu column. He has unique attractiveness in his columns. His columns are also popular in public because of their unique topics and general understanding. In the proposed research column, Dr. Shahid Siddiqui's literary status and individuality were instrumental in determining the significance of the research.
محمد الیاس کے افسانوں میں سماجی حقیقت نگاری اور اخلاقی زوال کی صورتوں کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ The topic of my research work is to analysis of social realism and the causes of moral decline in the fictional work of Muhammad Ilyas. The research primarily concerned with four-selected fictional work and to make an attempt to know the root cuase of moral decline. Muhammad Ilyas has been recognized as daring social realist in the contemporary scenario. So in this regard, research purpose was to show off his individuality. Research comprises into four major parts: First chapter deals with the introduction of the topic and the short introducation of the writer. Second chapter followed th causes of moral decline in two fictional work and also their analysis which had been written in the time frame of 1990. Chapter three discuss the issues of moral decline in the works written in twenty-first century. Finally, chapter four consist of findings and recommendations.
’’حاصل گھاٹ‘‘میں پاکستانی اورامریکی معاشرے کی ثقافتی شناختیں(تجزیاتی مطالعہ) Bano Qudsia is a prominent Pakistani playwright, novelist and short story writer. In her literary life, that spanned over four decades, she has explored multiple social, psychological, spiritual and cultural issues. "Hasil Ghat", a novel published by her in 2003, depicts her deep understanding of the diverse cultural issues of the East and the West. Narrated through the main character "Humayun Fareed" this novel tells the story of a Pakistani emigrant in America who, after coming back to Pakistan, compares the social and cultural lives of the two societies. Through this novel Bano Qudsia has highlighted the cultural contrasts and diversities of a new and an old world. Though Bano Qudsia's has used multiple platforms to show her literary genius but this thesis entitled as "A critical analysis of Pakistani and American cultural identities as depicted in novel 'Hasil Ghat" has explored only her novels for background study. While analyzing "Hasil Ghat" this research work has focused mainly on the divergent cultural identities of Pakistani and American way of livings and not on the thematic, artistic or stylistic study of the novel as general. Using primary as well as secondary sources this study delves deep into the cultural and civilizational contrasts of the two intrinsically different worlds and comes up with some thought provoking social and cultural lessons. Cultural and civilizational study of American and Pakistani societies through the enticing prism of fiction is a distinctive feature of Bano Qudsia and by studying "Hasil Ghat" this work explores this distinctiveness of the writer. This study, in general, has studied the fictional perspective of a conservative Pakistani society and a modern American world.