Abdur Rahman Bijnori
Abdur Rahman Bijnori (June 10, 1885 – November 7, 1918; sometimes spelled Abdurrahman Bijnori) was a British Indian poet and scholar. He wrote essays and Urdu poetry, including an introductory book to Diwan-e-Ghalib, titled Mahasin-i-Kalam-i-Ghalib which became one of his prominent writings[2] besides Maqalat-i-Bijnori, a magnum opus book consisting essays, poems and some letters written by him to his parents when he was studying in Europe. Some of his writings consist predictions about Turkey's decline and its impact on the Muslim world. He also predicted 20th century's rise of Europe and its influence.
Abdur Rahman Bijnori | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 10, 1885 United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India |
| Died | November 7, 1918 (aged 33) Central Provinces and Berar, British India |
| Occupation | Poet, Scholar[1] |
| Language | Urdu |
| Education | Doctorate |
| Alma mater | |
He was born in United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India on 10 June 1885.[3] He received his early schooling in Balochistan and later went to Quetta where he did his matriculation. He later obtained BA and Bachelor of Laws degrees from Aligarh Muslim University. After completing his BA and LLB, he went London and obtained a law degree from Lincoln's Inn. He later went to Germany where he obtained doctorate from the University of Freiburg.[4]
WorkEdit
He knew various foreign languages such as German, Arabic, Persian, English and Urdu, leading his writings earn recognition in the Indian subcontinent. His book titled Maqalat-i-Bijnori was published by Dr. Abdur Rehman Bijnori Trust, Islamabad. Professor Rasheed Ahmad Siddiqui wrote a book titled Baqiyat-i-Bijnori which consist a detailed biography of Bijnori. It was published in Delhi in 1940. His contribution to literature is covered in other book Yadgar-i-Bijnori by Abdul Haq, published in Rawalpindi in 1951. His another publication Maqalat-i-Bijnori was published when he was studying in Aligarh Muslim University.[3]
DeathEdit
He died on November 7, 1918 in Central Provinces and Berar, British India (in modern-day Madhya Pradesh, India). He is among the other writers who died at young age.[2]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Bijnori, Abdur Rahman (1885-1915) writer and scholar". archives.trin.cam.ac.uk.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Parekh, Rauf (April 13, 2015). "LITERARY NOTES: Urdu writers and poets who died young". DAWN.COM.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "URDU LITERATURE: An exceptional scholar". DAWN.COM. June 27, 2010.
- ↑ "KARACHI: Connoisseurs remember Bijnori's contribution". DAWN.COM. November 8, 2001.