The Tradition of Palestinian Poetry in Urdu: From its Inception to Farasat Rizvi

Abstract

Palestine has occupied a significant place in Urdu poetry since the early twentieth century, reflecting themes of resistance, justice, solidarity, and human dignity. Rooted in the intellectual legacy of Allama Iqbal, this poetic tradition was further developed by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi, Ada Jafri, Ibn-e-Insha, Ahmad Faraz, Kishwar Naheed, Fahmida Riaz, and others. The influence of Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, whose works on identity, exile, and freedom have been translated into Urdu, has strengthened literary ties between Arabic and Urdu traditions. In contemporary Urdu literature, poets such as Firasat Rizvi continue this legacy through works like Salam Palestine. From Iqbal to the present, Urdu poetry has consistently portrayed Palestine as a symbol of resilience, resistance, and hope, making a lasting contribution to the global tradition of resistance literature.

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