Wasif Ali Wasif - a master of aphorism
Pakistan
His book "Kiran Kiran Suraj" remained a best seller for many years.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The 30th death anniversary of veteran Urdu poet, writer and Sufi intellectual Wasif Ali Wasif has been observed.
Wasif Ali Wasif was born on Jan 15, 1929 in Khushab. He was famous for his unique literary style as few other writers have been cited more in quotations than Wasif Sahib. Being considered a master of aphorism, he had the ability to beautifully depict his views.
His book “Kiran Kiran Suraj” remained a best seller for many years. He used to write short essays on topics such as love, life, fortune, fear, hope, expectation, promise, prayer, happiness and sorrow with a clear aim of spreading the true spirit of Islam.
He died on Jan 18, 1993 and was buried in Lahore. His works include Shab Chiragh (Urdu Poetry), Kiran Kiran Suraj (Aphorism), The Beaming Soul (English Version of Kiran Kiran Suraj), Dil Darya Samundar (Essays), Qatra Qatra Qulzum (Essays), Ocean in Drop (English version Of Qatra Qatra Qulzam), Harf Harf Haqeeqat (Essays), Bharay Bharolay (Punjabi Poetry), Shab Raaz (Urdu Poetry), Baat Say Baat (Aphorism), Gumnam Adeeb (Letters), Ziker-e-Habeeb (Na’tia Poetry), Dareechay (Aphorism), WasifYat (Essays), Kulyat-e-Wasif Ali Wasif (Poetry) and Aqwaal-e-Wasif Ali Wasif Ka Encyclopedia.
