Syed Zahoor Shah Hashmi

Syed Zahoor Shah Hashmi PP (Balochi: سید زھور شاہ ھاشمی; Urdu: سید ظہور شاہ ہاشمی; 21 April 1926 – 4 March 1978), commonly known as Syed Hashmi (Balochi, Urdu: سید ہاشمی), was a Pakistani poet, academic, writer and philosopher who is widely considered one of the most important figures in Balochi language literature. He wrote in Balochi, Urdu, Persian and Arabic. Syed Hashmi was awarded Pride of Performance by the Government of Pakistan for his contribution in the field of literature.[1]

Sayad Zahoor Shah Hashmi

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سید زھور شاہ ھاشمی
سید ظہور شاہ ہاشمی
A picture of Syed Hashmi
Born(1926-04-21)21 April 1926
Gwadar, Sultanate of Muscat and Oman
(present-day Balochistan, Pakistan)
Died4 March 1978(1978-03-04) (aged 51)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Alma materUniversity of the Punjab
Notable work
  • Sayad Gunj (1st Dictionary of Balochi language)
  • Balochi Zuban-o-Adab ki tareekh (An Urdu language research book “Balochi language and literature’s history”)
  • Juz-Amma (Balochi Translation of last part of the Holy Quran)
  • Balochi Syahag-a-rast nibisag (Based on pattern and grammar of the Balochi language)
  • Balochi Bungiji (Beginners’ Balochi)
  • Nazuk (Novel)
  • Trap kane’n trump (poetry)
  • Angar-o-trungal (poetry)
  • Shakale’n Shahju (poetry)
  • Britkage’n beer (poetry)
  • Sistage’n dastonk (poetry)
  • Balochi Urdu Bol Chal (based on Balochi and Urdu language Speech)
  • Sichkan’en sassa (poetry)
  • Sayad Namdi (Syed’s letters)
  • Shah Lachakar (A research Book)
  • Mir Gind (Short Story)
  • Gisad Gwar (poetry)
Spouse
Mumtaz Bibi
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(m. 1969)​
Children3
Era20th-century philosophy
LanguageBalochi, Urdu, Persian and Arabic
Main interests
Websitesayadganj.albaloch.com

Early life and education

Hashmi was born on 21 April 1926 in Gwadar, Sultanate of Muscat and Oman into a Baloch Syed family of Arab descent tracing their lineage to the Banu Hashim clan, to which the final Islamic prophet Muhammad belonged. At the time of his birth, Gwadar was ruled by Oman, it was bought by Pakistan in 1958.

After completing his early education, he studied at the University of the Punjab in Lahore. He was influenced by the work of Muhammad Iqbal and Rumi.

Contribution to Balochi language

Hashmi is well known for his contributions to the Balochi literature. One of his most recognized work is "Sayad Gunj", the first ever Balochi language dictionary. He also wrote several books on Balochi language and its literature's history in Urdu and Balochi. His works also include novels, short stories and translations.

References
  1. "President to confer civil awards today". DAWN.COM. 23 March 2003.
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