Mustafa Rahi, (1931–1986) was a poet of classical and neo-classical

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Ghazal ''Ghazal'' is a form of amatory poem or ode, originating in Arabic poetry that often deals with topics of spiritual and romantic love. It may be understood as a poetic expression of both the pain of loss, or separation from the beloved, and t ...

from

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. He remained out of the limelight all his life. A selection of his works was posthumously published in 1993 by his brother Murtaza Birlas Mustafa Rahi edited and compiled several books related to his mentor -

Jigar Moradabadi Ali Sikandar (6 April 1890 – 9 September 1960), known by his pen name as Jigar Moradabadi, was an Indian Urdu poet and ''ghazal'' writer. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1958 for his poetry collection "Atish-e-Gul", and was the seco ...

. His style comprises strong emotional expressions, with a whole hearted commitment to the elegance of ghazal. His style of poetry has earned recognition from his peers.

Works

His published works are: * Ehed Aafreen: Ghazal * Jigar Namay: Letters of Jiga

* Bayad-e-Jigar: A compilation of remarks about Jiga

* Baqol-e-Jigar: Quotations from Jigar * Jigar Hamaree Nazr Main: Critical reviews about Jiga

* Namay Jo Mere Naam Aye: Compilation of letters to Nazir Siddiqu

External links

* * * 1931 births 1986 deaths Urdu-language poets from Pakistan 20th-century Pakistani poets {{Pakistan-poet-stub