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	'''Ghulam Mohiuddin Hajni''' (21 June 1917 {{endash}} 21 January 1993<ref name="gk"/>) was a Kashmiri writer, critic,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/prof-mohiuddin-hajni-remembered-on-his-103rd-anniversary\|title=Prof Mohiuddin Hajni remembered on his 103rd Anniversary\|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> political activist and teacher.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/Soz-hails-AMK-For-Solemnizing103rd-anniversary-of-Hajni-47611\|title=Soz hails AMK For Solemnizing 103rd anniversary of Hajni\|date=June 22, 2020\|website=KNS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/intellectuals-scholars-should-come-forward-to-rediscover-kashmir-identity-speakers\|title=Intellectuals, scholars should come forward to rediscover Kashmir identity: Speakers\|website=Rising Kashmir}}</ref> He wrote in regional and foreign languages such as [[Urdu]], [[Persian language\|Persian]], [[Arabic language\|Arabic]] and primarily in [[Kashmiri language]]. In 1970, he became the recipient of [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] for his research publication titled ''Maqalati Hajini''.{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}}		'''Ghulam Mohiuddin Hajni''' (21 June 1917 {{endash}} 21 January 1993<ref name="gk"/>) was a Kashmiri writer, critic,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/prof-mohiuddin-hajni-remembered-on-his-103rd-anniversary\|title=Prof Mohiuddin Hajni remembered on his 103rd Anniversary\|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> political activist and teacher.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/Soz-hails-AMK-For-Solemnizing103rd-anniversary-of-Hajni-47611\|title=Soz hails AMK For Solemnizing 103rd anniversary of Hajni\|date=June 22, 2020\|website=KNS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/intellectuals-scholars-should-come-forward-to-rediscover-kashmir-identity-speakers\|title=Intellectuals, scholars should come forward to rediscover Kashmir identity: Speakers\|website=Rising Kashmir\|access-date=28 July 2020\|archive-date=28 July 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728170529/http://risingkashmir.com/news/intellectuals-scholars-should-come-forward-to-rediscover-kashmir-identity-speakers\|url-status=dead}}</ref> He wrote in regional and foreign languages such as [[Urdu]], [[Persian language\|Persian]], [[Arabic language\|Arabic]] and primarily in [[Kashmiri language]]. In 1970, he became the recipient of [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] for his research publication titled ''Maqalati Hajini''.{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}}

	He translated ''[[One Thousand and One Nights]]'' (often known as ''Alif Laila''), into Kashmiri language, and sometimes used to wrote [[radio drama]]s and poetry. During his career, he criticised the political doctrine of [[Sheikh Abdullah]], 3rd [[List of chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir\|chief ministers]] and 2nd prime minister of Jammu and Kashmir.		He translated ''[[One Thousand and One Nights]]'' (often known as ''Alif Laila''), into Kashmiri language, and sometimes used to wrote [[radio drama]]s and poetry. During his career, he criticised the political doctrine of [[Sheikh Abdullah]], 3rd [[List of chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir\|chief ministers]] and 2nd prime minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

	== Education and background ==		== Education and background ==
	He was born on 21 June 1917 at Hajin village of [[Bandipora district]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)\|Jammu and Kashmir ~~princely state~~]].{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}} He attended Sopore School and then obtained Bachelor’s degree from [[Sri Pratap ~~College\|S.P~~ College]], Srinagar.{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}} He later went to [[Uttar Pradesh]] where he obtained master’s degree in Arabic from [[Aligarh Muslim University]].{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}} After completing master's, he obtained [[Bachelor of Laws]] degree and diploma in [[Journalism]].<ref name="gk">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/opinion/prof-hajini-a-literary-giant-of-kashmir/\|title=Prof. Hajini: A Literary giant of Kashmir\|date=June 20, 2020\|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref> He also taught at S.P College until he retired from the service.{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}}		He was born on 21 June 1917 at Hajin village of [[Bandipora district]] in the [[princely state]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]], within [[British India]].{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}} He attended Sopore School and then obtained Bachelor’s degree from [[Sri Pratap College]] in [[Srinagar]].{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}} He later went to [[Uttar Pradesh]] where he obtained master’s degree in Arabic from [[Aligarh Muslim University]].{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}} After completing master's, he obtained [[Bachelor of Laws]] degree and diploma in [[Journalism]].<ref name="gk">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/opinion/prof-hajini-a-literary-giant-of-kashmir/\|title=Prof. Hajini: A Literary giant of Kashmir\|date=June 20, 2020\|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref> He also taught at S.P College until he retired from the service.{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}}

	== Literary work ==		== Literary work ==
	Besides his appearance in Kashmiri and other non-native literatures, he was involved in [[resistance literature]], writing in protest of Dogra rule.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/amk-dedicates-2-day-annual-conference-to-mohiuddin-hajini\|title=AMK dedicates 2-day annual conference to Mohiuddin Hajini\|website=Rising Kashmir}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2017/10/17/meet-pledges-to-work-for-protection-of-kashmiri-language/\|title=Meet pledges to work for protection of Kashmiri language\|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref> He wrote ''Grees Sund Ghara (Peasant's House)'', the first resistance radio play written in Kashmiri language, which was published in 1917. Later, it appeared in 1939 in a journal and fifteen years later in a book. The play is also known for its [[Shakespeare's writing style]] ever written in Kashmiri literature.<ref>{{Cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sqBjpV9OzcsC&dq=Mohiuddin+Hajini&pg=PA151\|title=History of Indian Literature: 1911-1956, struggle for freedom : triumph and tragedy\|first=Sisir Kumar\|last=Das\|date=July 28, 2005\|publisher=Sahitya Akademi\|isbn=9788172017989\|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DES3CgAAQBAJ&dq=Mohiuddin+Hajini&pg=PT304\|title=Kashur the Kashmiri Speaking People: Analytical Perspective\|first=Mohini Qasba\|last=Raina\|date=November 1, 2013\|publisher=Partridge Publishing Singapore\|isbn=9781482899474\|via=Google Books}}</ref>		Besides his appearance in Kashmiri and other non-native literatures, he was involved in [[resistance literature]], writing in protest of Dogra rule.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/amk-dedicates-2-day-annual-conference-to-mohiuddin-hajini\|title=AMK dedicates 2-day annual conference to Mohiuddin Hajini\|website=Rising Kashmir\|access-date=28 July 2020\|archive-date=28 July 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728130335/http://risingkashmir.com/news/amk-dedicates-2-day-annual-conference-to-mohiuddin-hajini\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2017/10/17/meet-pledges-to-work-for-protection-of-kashmiri-language/\|title=Meet pledges to work for protection of Kashmiri language\|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref> He wrote ''Grees Sund Ghara (Peasant's House)'', the first resistance radio play written in Kashmiri language, which was published in 1917. Later, it appeared in 1939 in a journal and fifteen years later in a book. The play is also known for its [[Shakespeare's writing style]] ever written in Kashmiri literature.<ref>{{Cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sqBjpV9OzcsC&dq=Mohiuddin+Hajini&pg=PA151\|title=History of Indian Literature: 1911-1956, struggle for freedom : triumph and tragedy\|first=Sisir Kumar\|last=Das\|date=July 28, 2005\|publisher=Sahitya Akademi\|isbn=9788172017989\|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DES3CgAAQBAJ&dq=Mohiuddin+Hajini&pg=PT304\|title=Kashur the Kashmiri Speaking People: Analytical Perspective\|first=Mohini Qasba\|last=Raina\|date=November 1, 2013\|publisher=Partridge Publishing Singapore\|isbn=9781482899474\|via=Google Books}}</ref>

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	~~Prof.~~ '''Ghulam Mohiuddin Hajni''' (21 June 1917 {{endash}} 21 January 1993<ref name="gk"/>) was a Kashmiri writer, critic,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/prof-mohiuddin-hajni-remembered-on-his-103rd-anniversary\|title=Prof Mohiuddin Hajni remembered on his 103rd Anniversary\|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> political activist and teacher.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/Soz-hails-AMK-For-Solemnizing103rd-anniversary-of-Hajni-47611\|title=Soz hails AMK For Solemnizing 103rd anniversary of Hajni\|date=June 22, 2020\|website=KNS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/intellectuals-scholars-should-come-forward-to-rediscover-kashmir-identity-speakers\|title=Intellectuals, scholars should come forward to rediscover Kashmir identity: Speakers\|website=Rising Kashmir}}</ref> He wrote in regional and foreign languages such as [[Urdu]], [[Persian language\|Persian]], [[Arabic language\|Arabic]] and primarily in [[Kashmiri language]]. He is believed to have significantly contributed to Kashmir language, [[Kashmiri culture\|culture]], art and [[Kashmiri literature\|literature]] besides actively writing against [[Dogra dynasty\|Dogra rule]] in the region. In 1970, he became the recipient of [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] for his research publication titled ''Maqalati Hajini''.		'''Ghulam Mohiuddin Hajni''' (21 June 1917 {{endash}} 21 January 1993<ref name="gk"/>) was a Kashmiri writer, critic,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/prof-mohiuddin-hajni-remembered-on-his-103rd-anniversary\|title=Prof Mohiuddin Hajni remembered on his 103rd Anniversary\|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> political activist and teacher.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/Soz-hails-AMK-For-Solemnizing103rd-anniversary-of-Hajni-47611\|title=Soz hails AMK For Solemnizing 103rd anniversary of Hajni\|date=June 22, 2020\|website=KNS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/intellectuals-scholars-should-come-forward-to-rediscover-kashmir-identity-speakers\|title=Intellectuals, scholars should come forward to rediscover Kashmir identity: Speakers\|website=Rising Kashmir}}</ref> He wrote in regional and foreign languages such as [[Urdu]], [[Persian language\|Persian]], [[Arabic language\|Arabic]] and primarily in [[Kashmiri language]]. In 1970, he became the recipient of [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] for his research publication titled ''Maqalati Hajini''.{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}}

	He translated ''[[One Thousand and One Nights]]'' (often known as ''Alif Laila''), into Kashmiri language, and sometimes used to wrote [[radio drama]]s and poetry. During his career, he criticised the political doctrine of [[Sheikh Abdullah]], 3rd [[List of chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir\|chief ministers]] and 2nd prime minister of Jammu and Kashmir.		He translated ''[[One Thousand and One Nights]]'' (often known as ''Alif Laila''), into Kashmiri language, and sometimes used to wrote [[radio drama]]s and poetry. During his career, he criticised the political doctrine of [[Sheikh Abdullah]], 3rd [[List of chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir\|chief ministers]] and 2nd prime minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

	== Education and background ==		== Education and background ==
	He was born on 21 June 1917 at Hajin village of [[Bandipora district]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)\|Jammu and Kashmir princely state]]. He ~~did his early schooling from~~ Sopore School and then obtained Bachelor’s degree from [[Sri Pratap College\|S.P College]], Srinagar. He later went to [[Uttar Pradesh]] where he obtained master’s degree in Arabic from [[Aligarh Muslim University]]. After completing master's, he obtained [[Bachelor of Laws]] degree and diploma in [[Journalism]].<ref name="gk">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/opinion/prof-hajini-a-literary-giant-of-kashmir/\|title=Prof. Hajini: A Literary giant of Kashmir\|date=June 20, 2020\|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref> He also ~~used to~~ taught at S.P College until he retired from the service.		He was born on 21 June 1917 at Hajin village of [[Bandipora district]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)\|Jammu and Kashmir princely state]].{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}} He attended Sopore School and then obtained Bachelor’s degree from [[Sri Pratap College\|S.P College]], Srinagar.{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}} He later went to [[Uttar Pradesh]] where he obtained master’s degree in Arabic from [[Aligarh Muslim University]].{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}} After completing master's, he obtained [[Bachelor of Laws]] degree and diploma in [[Journalism]].<ref name="gk">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/opinion/prof-hajini-a-literary-giant-of-kashmir/\|title=Prof. Hajini: A Literary giant of Kashmir\|date=June 20, 2020\|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref> He also taught at S.P College until he retired from the service.{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}}

	~~He married at an early age. He had three daughters and a son.~~

	== Literary work ==		== Literary work ==
	Besides his appearance in Kashmiri and other non-native literatures, he was ~~actively~~ involved in [[resistance literature]], writing in protest of Dogra rule.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/amk-dedicates-2-day-annual-conference-to-mohiuddin-hajini\|title=AMK dedicates 2-day annual conference to Mohiuddin Hajini\|website=Rising Kashmir}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2017/10/17/meet-pledges-to-work-for-protection-of-kashmiri-language/\|title=Meet pledges to work for protection of Kashmiri language\|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref> He wrote ''Grees Sund Ghara (Peasant's House)'', the first resistance radio play written in Kashmiri language, which was published in 1917. Later, it appeared in 1939 in a journal and fifteen years later in a book. The play is also known for its [[Shakespeare's writing style]] ever written in Kashmiri literature.<ref>{{Cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sqBjpV9OzcsC&dq=Mohiuddin+Hajini&pg=PA151\|title=History of Indian Literature: 1911-1956, struggle for freedom : triumph and tragedy\|first=Sisir Kumar\|last=Das\|date=July 28, 2005\|publisher=Sahitya Akademi\|isbn=9788172017989\|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DES3CgAAQBAJ&dq=Mohiuddin+Hajini&pg=PT304\|title=Kashur the Kashmiri Speaking People: Analytical Perspective\|first=Mohini Qasba\|last=Raina\|date=November 1, 2013\|publisher=Partridge Publishing Singapore\|isbn=9781482899474\|via=Google Books}}</ref>		Besides his appearance in Kashmiri and other non-native literatures, he was involved in [[resistance literature]], writing in protest of Dogra rule.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/amk-dedicates-2-day-annual-conference-to-mohiuddin-hajini\|title=AMK dedicates 2-day annual conference to Mohiuddin Hajini\|website=Rising Kashmir}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2017/10/17/meet-pledges-to-work-for-protection-of-kashmiri-language/\|title=Meet pledges to work for protection of Kashmiri language\|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref> He wrote ''Grees Sund Ghara (Peasant's House)'', the first resistance radio play written in Kashmiri language, which was published in 1917. Later, it appeared in 1939 in a journal and fifteen years later in a book. The play is also known for its [[Shakespeare's writing style]] ever written in Kashmiri literature.<ref>{{Cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sqBjpV9OzcsC&dq=Mohiuddin+Hajini&pg=PA151\|title=History of Indian Literature: 1911-1956, struggle for freedom : triumph and tragedy\|first=Sisir Kumar\|last=Das\|date=July 28, 2005\|publisher=Sahitya Akademi\|isbn=9788172017989\|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DES3CgAAQBAJ&dq=Mohiuddin+Hajini&pg=PT304\|title=Kashur the Kashmiri Speaking People: Analytical Perspective\|first=Mohini Qasba\|last=Raina\|date=November 1, 2013\|publisher=Partridge Publishing Singapore\|isbn=9781482899474\|via=Google Books}}</ref>

	In 1954, he wrote ''Koshur Reader'' for the		In 1954, he wrote ''Koshur Reader'' for the
	Directorate of School Education. In later years following his 1954 publications, he wrote a monograph titled ''Wahab Parray, in 1959'' which was published by [[Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages\|Jammu and Kashmir Art and Cultural Academy]]. In 1960, he wrote a book titled		Directorate of School Education. In later years following his 1954 publications, he wrote a monograph titled ''Wahab Parray, in 1959'' which was published by [[Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages\|Jammu and Kashmir Art and Cultural Academy]]. In 1960, he wrote a book titled
	''Kashir Shairi'', comprising a collection of Kashmiri poetry published by the [[Sahitya Akademi]]. Later in 1961, his another book titled ''Kashiri Nasrach Kitab'' was the bestselling book of that time. In 1962, he wrote ''Gaman Manz Pheeri Pheeri (travelling through the villages)'' which depicted him as		''Kashir Shairi'', comprising a collection of Kashmiri poetry published by the [[Sahitya Akademi]]. Later in 1961, his another book titled ''Kashiri Nasrach Kitab'' was the bestselling book of that time. In 1962, he wrote ''Gaman Manz Pheeri Pheeri (travelling through the villages)'' which depicted him as
	journalist travelling across the Kashmiri villages. In 1967, he wrote a research book titled ''Maqalat'', comprising a collection of essays that revolves around different aspects of Kashmiri literature and language.		journalist travelling across the Kashmiri villages. In 1967, he wrote a research book titled ''Maqalat'', comprising a collection of essays that revolves around different aspects of Kashmiri literature and language.{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}}

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	\|\| The first play written in [[Literature of Kashmir\|Kashmiri literature]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Greater Kashmir\|title=His Grees Sund Ghara (Peasant's House) published in 1952, is the first play in Kashmiri literature.\|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/gk-magazine/a-forgotten-legend-of-kashmir\|url-status=live\|archive-date=14 March 2015\|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref> The play describes writer's feelings against [[Dogra dynasty]].		\|\| The first play written in [[Literature of Kashmir\|Kashmiri literature]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Greater Kashmir\|title=His Grees Sund Ghara (Peasant's House) published in 1952, is the first play in Kashmiri literature.\|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/gk-magazine/a-forgotten-legend-of-kashmir\|url-status=live\|archive-date=14 March 2015\|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref> The play describes writer's feelings against [[Dogra dynasty]].{{citation needed\|date= August 2022}}
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	== Political activities ==		== Political activities ==
	During the 1930s, the [[princely state]], in modern-day [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir union territory]] witnessed protests against Dogra dynasty. He participated ~~actively~~ in protests during his school days. He was later arrested and is claimed was "lashed 24 times on his buttocks”. His activities were also reported to [[Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad]], 2nd prime minister of Jammu and Kashmir.<ref name="kashmirlife.net">{{Cite web\|url=https://kashmirlife.net/legendry-hajni-39769/\|title=Legendry Hajni\|date=August 19, 2013}}</ref> The authorities detained him between 1948 and 1965 for his involvement in political activities.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/more/news/hajni-man-with-a-difference/\|title=Hajni-man with a difference\|date=March 13, 2015\|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref>		During the 1930s, the [[princely state]], in modern-day [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir union territory]] witnessed protests against Dogra dynasty. He participated in protests during his school days. He was later arrested and is claimed was "lashed 24 times on his buttocks”. His activities were also reported to [[Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad]], 2nd prime minister of Jammu and Kashmir.<ref name="kashmirlife.net">{{Cite web\|url=https://kashmirlife.net/legendry-hajni-39769/\|title=Legendry Hajni\|date=August 19, 2013}}</ref> The authorities detained him between 1948 and 1965 for his involvement in political activities.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/more/news/hajni-man-with-a-difference/\|title=Hajni-man with a difference\|date=March 13, 2015\|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref>

	== Death ==		== Death ==
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Prof. '''Ghulam Mohiuddin Hajni''' (21 June 1917 {{endash}} 21 January 1993<ref name="gk"/>) was a Kashmiri writer, critic,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/prof-mohiuddin-hajni-remembered-on-his-103rd-anniversary|title=Prof Mohiuddin Hajni remembered on his 103rd Anniversary|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> political activist and teacher.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/Soz-hails-AMK-For-Solemnizing103rd-anniversary-of-Hajni-47611|title=Soz hails AMK For Solemnizing 103rd anniversary of Hajni|date=June 22, 2020|website=KNS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/intellectuals-scholars-should-come-forward-to-rediscover-kashmir-identity-speakers|title=Intellectuals, scholars should come forward to rediscover Kashmir identity: Speakers|website=Rising Kashmir}}</ref> He wrote in regional and foreign languages such as [[Urdu]], [[Persian language|Persian]], [[Arabic language|Arabic]] and primarily in [[Kashmiri language]]. He is believed to have significantly contributed to Kashmir language, [[Kashmiri culture|culture]], art and [[Kashmiri literature|literature]] besides actively writing against [[Dogra dynasty|Dogra rule]] in the region. In 1970, he became the recipient of [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] for his research publication titled ''Maqalati Hajini''.

He translated ''[[One Thousand and One Nights]]'' (often known as ''Alif Laila''), into Kashmiri language, and sometimes used to wrote [[radio drama]]s and poetry. During his career, he criticised the political doctrine of [[Sheikh Abdullah]], 3rd [[List of chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir|chief ministers]] and 2nd prime minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

== Education and background ==
He was born on 21 June 1917 at Hajin village of [[Bandipora district]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Jammu and Kashmir princely state]]. He did his early schooling from Sopore School and then obtained Bachelor’s degree from [[Sri Pratap College|S.P College]], Srinagar. He later went to [[Uttar Pradesh]] where he obtained master’s degree in Arabic from [[Aligarh Muslim University]]. After completing master's, he obtained [[Bachelor of Laws]] degree and diploma in [[Journalism]].<ref name="gk">{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/opinion/prof-hajini-a-literary-giant-of-kashmir/|title=Prof. Hajini: A Literary giant of Kashmir|date=June 20, 2020|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref> He also used to taught at S.P College until he retired from the service.

He married at an early age. He had three daughters and a son.

== Literary work ==
Besides his appearance in Kashmiri and other non-native literatures, he was actively involved in [[resistance literature]], writing in protest of Dogra rule.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/amk-dedicates-2-day-annual-conference-to-mohiuddin-hajini|title=AMK dedicates 2-day annual conference to Mohiuddin Hajini|website=Rising Kashmir}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2017/10/17/meet-pledges-to-work-for-protection-of-kashmiri-language/|title=Meet pledges to work for protection of Kashmiri language|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref> He wrote ''Grees Sund Ghara (Peasant's House)'', the first resistance radio play written in Kashmiri language, which was published in 1917. Later, it appeared in 1939 in a journal and fifteen years later in a book. The play is also known for its [[Shakespeare's writing style]] ever written in Kashmiri literature.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sqBjpV9OzcsC&dq=Mohiuddin+Hajini&pg=PA151|title=History of Indian Literature: 1911-1956, struggle for freedom : triumph and tragedy|first=Sisir Kumar|last=Das|date=July 28, 2005|publisher=Sahitya Akademi|isbn=9788172017989|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DES3CgAAQBAJ&dq=Mohiuddin+Hajini&pg=PT304|title=Kashur the Kashmiri Speaking People: Analytical Perspective|first=Mohini Qasba|last=Raina|date=November 1, 2013|publisher=Partridge Publishing Singapore|isbn=9781482899474|via=Google Books}}</ref>

In 1954, he wrote ''Koshur Reader'' for the
Directorate of School Education. In later years following his 1954 publications, he wrote a monograph titled ''Wahab Parray, in 1959'' which was published by [[Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages|Jammu and Kashmir Art and Cultural Academy]]. In 1960, he wrote a book titled
''Kashir Shairi'', comprising a collection of Kashmiri poetry published by the [[Sahitya Akademi]]. Later in 1961, his another book titled ''Kashiri Nasrach Kitab'' was the bestselling book of that time. In 1962, he wrote ''Gaman Manz Pheeri Pheeri (travelling through the villages)'' which depicted him as
journalist travelling across the Kashmiri villages. In 1967, he wrote a research book titled ''Maqalat'', comprising a collection of essays that revolves around different aspects of Kashmiri literature and language.

===Work===
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! scope="row" align="left" |1||''Grees Sund Ghara''
||1917
||Radio play
|| The first play written in [[Literature of Kashmir|Kashmiri literature]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Greater Kashmir|title=His Grees Sund Ghara (Peasant's House) published in 1952, is the first play in Kashmiri literature.|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/gk-magazine/a-forgotten-legend-of-kashmir|url-status=live|archive-date=14 March 2015|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref> The play describes writer's feelings against [[Dogra dynasty]].
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! scope="row" align="left" |2||''Koshur Reader''
||1954
||Research
|{{n/a}}
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! scope="row" align="left" |3||''Wahab Parray, in 1959''
||1959
||Research
|{{n/a}}
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! scope="row" align="left" |4||''Kashir Shairi''
||1960
||Poetry
||Comprising a collection of Kashmiri poetry
|-
! scope="row" align="left" |5||''Kashiri Nasrach Kitab''
||1961
||Book
||Bestselling book during 1960s in Kashmir
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! scope="row" align="left" |6||''Gaman Manz Pheeri Pheeri''
||1962
||Book
|{{n/a}}
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! scope="row" align="left" |7||''Maqalat''
||1967
||Book
||Comprising a collection of essays about Kashmiri language and literature. The book won [[List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Kashmiri|1970 Sahitya Akademi Award]]
|-
! scope="row" align="left" |8||''[[One Thousand and One Nights]]''
||1969
||Translator
||Often known as ''Alif Laila''<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/publications/kashmiri.pdf |title=Kashmiri - Sahitya Akademi |website=sahitya-akademi.gov.in}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" align="left" |9||''Kalam e Assad Parray''<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7RwFAQAAQBAJ&dq=Mohiuddin+Hajni&pg=PA232|title=Sheikh Abdullah-A Biography: The Crucial Period 1905-1939. 2019 Edition|first=Syed Taffazull|last=Hussain|date=July 13, 2019|publisher=Syed Taffazull Hussain|isbn=9781604816037|via=Google Books}}</ref>
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! scope="row" align="left" |10||''The Quran and the fundamentals of science: A concordance''
|{{n/a}}
||Research book
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! scope="row" align="left" |11||''Medieval legacy to Modern Inorganic Chemistry''
|{{n/a}}
||Research book
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! scope="row" align="left" |12||''Historical Background of Kashmiri Language''
|{{n/a}}
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== Political activities ==
During the 1930s, the [[princely state]], in modern-day [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir union territory]] witnessed protests against Dogra dynasty. He participated actively in protests during his school days. He was later arrested and is claimed was "lashed 24 times on his buttocks”. His activities were also reported to [[Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad]], 2nd prime minister of Jammu and Kashmir.<ref name="kashmirlife.net">{{Cite web|url=https://kashmirlife.net/legendry-hajni-39769/|title=Legendry Hajni|date=August 19, 2013}}</ref> The authorities detained him between 1948 and 1965 for his involvement in political activities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/more/news/hajni-man-with-a-difference/|title=Hajni-man with a difference|date=March 13, 2015|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref>

== Death ==
He died on 21 January 1993. He is buried in a cemetery located in his village Hajin, Bandipora.<ref name="gk"/> In 2019, the [[government of Jammu and Kashmir]] proposed the establishment of two degree colleges in Hajin and Ajas areas and named the two after him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenewsnow.co.in/newsdet.aspx?q=73299|title=Asgar Samoon lays foundation of GDCs at Hajin, Ajas - The News Now|website=www.thenewsnow.co.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/asgar-samoon-lays-foundation-of-gdcs-at-hajin-ajas/|title=Asgar Samoon lays foundation of GDCs at Hajin, Ajas|date=March 10, 2019|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref>

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