صوفیانہ خیالات کا اثر اردو ادبی روایت پر

The Influence of Sufi Thought on Urdu Literary Tradition

Authors

  • Dr. Ahmed Raza Professor Department of Urdu Literature, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan. Author
  • Dr. Bilal Shahid Lecturer Department of Urdu, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan. Author

Keywords:

Sufism, Urdu Literature, Mysticism, Allama Iqbal, Bulleh Shah, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Spirituality, Literary Tradition, Love, Divine Truth

Abstract

Sufism, with its profound spiritual and philosophical depths, has played a significant role in shaping Urdu literature. This paper explores the intricate relationship between Sufi mysticism and Urdu literary tradition, emphasizing how the mystical and philosophical underpinnings of Sufi thought have influenced various genres of Urdu literature, including poetry, prose, and fiction. The paper examines the contributions of renowned Sufi poets like Allama Iqbal, Bulleh Shah, and Faiz Ahmad Faiz, whose works have been deeply interwoven with Sufi ideologies, such as love, unity, and the quest for divine truth. It investigates how these Sufi ideas have not only enriched the literary aesthetics of Urdu but have also fostered a deeper understanding of the human experience in the context of spirituality and self-realization. The study also considers how Sufi teachings in Urdu literature continue to resonate in the modern literary landscape, particularly through the works of contemporary poets and writers.

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Published

2025-01-20

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Ma-Hasal

Section

Urdu

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صوفیانہ خیالات کا اثر اردو ادبی روایت پر: The Influence of Sufi Thought on Urdu Literary Tradition. (2025). Ma-Hasal, 2(1), 88-93. https://ma-hasal.com/index.php/journal/article/view/45