Political and Revolutionary Context of Rahat Malik’s Ghazal

راحت ملک کی غزل کا سیاسی و انقلابی سیاق

  • Dr. Muhammad Hassnain Sahir Punjab School Education Department, Murree
  • Prof. Dr. Shaukat Mahmood Shaukat Principal, Govt. College Chhab, Attock

Abstract

Rahat Malik (1929-2012) was an eminent Poet, Journalist and Politician. He held the office of District President and General Secretary of the Pakistan People's Party for Gujrat. He is also known as a zealous and dedicated Labour Leader. He lived all his life fighting against injustice, oppression, feudalism and economic/social inequality. Turning away from Ahmadiyyat and embracing the light of Islam is the brightest side of his personality. His life significantly influenced his poetry. Politics, revolution and resistance are the main references in his poetry.  In this research article, his poetry (Ghazals) has been analyzed in the context of his political thoughts and affiliations. In addition, his personal life and family background has also been highlighted.

KEYWORDS: Gujrat, Pakistan People's Party, Tehreek-i-Istiqlal, Politics, Qadianism/Ahmadiyyat, Labour Leader, Revolution, Resistance, Feudalism, Oppression.

Published
2024-09-03
How to Cite
Dr. Muhammad Hassnain Sahir, & Prof. Dr. Shaukat Mahmood Shaukat. (2024). Political and Revolutionary Context of Rahat Malik’s Ghazal : راحت ملک کی غزل کا سیاسی و انقلابی سیاق. Shnakhat, 3(3), 292-302. Retrieved from https://shnakhat.com/index.php/shnakhat/article/view/350
Issue
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024): SHNAKHAT
Section
Articles