Patna (Press Release): Allama Shauq Ni'mvi is a name that symbolizes a multifaceted personality, a renowned poet, an accomplished researcher, an unparalleled jurist, and a distinguished scholar. This personality has not only impressed regional, provincial, or national scholars but has also gained recognition globally for his academic and literary achievements, leaving his contemporaries and seniors in awe of his expertise. He was a master of multiple disciplines. His poetry embodies the essence of the Delhi school, with its depth, impact, realism, and passion, while also showcasing the charm, beauty, and eloquence of the Lucknow school. The uniqueness, charm, and diverse qualities of his poetry earn him a place among the prominent poets of Urdu.

These thoughts and sentiments were expressed by prominent Urdu intellectuals at a memorial ceremony and poetry session organized by the Urdu Directorate, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Bihar, at the auditorium of Vinishwar Nath Renu, Hindi Bhavan, near Akashvani, Chhajju Bagh, Patna. The program began with a candle-lighting ceremony. Professor Farooq Ahmed Siddiqui, former head of the Urdu department at B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, presided over the ceremony. S.M. Parvez Alam, Director of the Urdu Directorate, welcomed the guests and introduced the purpose of the event.

In his presidential address, Professor Farooq Ahmed Siddiqui said that Allama Shauq Ni'mvi's personality was multifaceted. One aspect of his personality was so radiant that it transformed him from Shauq Ni'mvi to Allama Shauq Ni'mvi. He influenced a large circle in the field of Hadith and left an indelible mark with his masterpiece "Aathaar as-Sunan", which impressed the prominent scholars of his time. He said that "Aathaar as-Sunan" is a book that will never let Allama Shauq Ni'mvi die. The book is still being taught in Islamic madrasas, ensuring his legacy will live on for centuries. He added that he had studied "Aathaar as-Sunan" and "Suz-o-Gudaz" as part of his curriculum.

Earlier, S.M. Parvez Alam, Director of the Urdu Directorate, welcomed the guests and explained the purpose of the ceremony. He said that today's event was organized to acknowledge Shauq Ni'mvi's services to language and literature and to pay tribute to him. The primary objective of organizing memorial ceremonies is to pay tribute to the life, literary services, and achievements of a great and respected personality. Through such events, we not only remember the academic, literary, social, and national services of deceased writers, poets, researchers, and critics but also keep their thoughts and ideas alive, allowing the new generation to seek guidance from them. Such events promote knowledge, literature, poetry, and cultural values in society, enabling the new generation to become familiar with the academic services and literary assets of their elders and to pass them on to future generations.

Director Parvez Alam said that in the sky of poetry and literature of Bihar, Shauq Ni'mvi's presence shines brightly among the constellation of prominent personalities. Shauq is considered one of the prominent ghazal poets of Urdu due to the diverse qualities of his poetry. He experimented with various forms of poetry, including ghazal, mathnavi, rubai, and qasida, and achieved great success. He said that Allama Muhammad Zaheer Ahson Shauq Ni'mvi was a distinguished scholar, a prominent hadith expert, a visionary researcher, a master of language, and a skilled poet. Every aspect of his academic and literary personality was exemplary and radiant. He was a multifaceted personality, and his book "Aathaar as-Sunan" is widely acclaimed and has been part of the curriculum in Egyptian universities.

Renowned writer Dr. A.K. Alvi presented a paper on "Shauq Ni'mvi and his literary works". He said that Shauq Ni'mvi was a great researcher, hadith expert, and a high-ranking poet and writer. Simplicity, fluency, and brilliance are the hallmarks of Shauq Ni'mvi's poetry. He established his strong academic identity worldwide and gained fame for his diverse achievements. Noted storyteller and critic Ahmed Sagheer presented a paper on "Shauq Ni'mvi's poetic writings". He elaborated on Shauq Ni'mvi's famous mathnavis, "Suz-o-Gudaz" and "Naghma-e-Zar", which showcase a beautiful blend of emotions and character portrayal. His poetry is full of charm and atmosphere, and his ghazals often focus on the theme of love.

Renowned writer Ra'ana Kosar presented a paper on "Shauq Ni'mvi: A multifaceted personality". She said that Allama Shauq Ni'mvi's personality was multifaceted. He was a distinguished scholar of his time and established his unique identity globally by writing "Aathaar as-Sunan". Allama Shauq Ni'mvi made significant contributions to Urdu poetry and literature, in addition to his work in the field of Hadith. His literary services span a wide range, and he experimented with all forms of poetry. He also contributed to the development of grammar and lexicography.

Under the supervision of students, Prem Nath Kumar, research scholar, Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga, and Abada Shakil, M.A. Urdu, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, presented their research on Shauq Ni'mvi. The second session was presided over by Mushataq Darbhanguvi, and the poetry symposium was moderated by renowned storyteller Fakhruddin Aarfi. Aijaz Daud Nagri (Aurangabad), Iqbal Ikhtedar (Aurangabad), Dr. Mustafiz Ahad (Muzaffarpur), Parvez Anwar (Patna), Naeem Saba (Patna), Saba Akhtar Shokh (Motihari), Arun Gopal (West Champaran), and Chandni Sammar (Muzaffarpur) recited their poetry, enthralling the audience. On this occasion, Director S.M. Parvez Alam won the hearts of the audience with his unique style and beautiful poetry.

The memorial ceremony was managed by Muhammad Hashim. The event was attended by Urdu enthusiasts, university students, and several prominent personalities, including Professor Ejaz Ali Arshad, Professor Tauqir Alam, Professor Humayun Ashraf, Akbar Raza Jamshed, Dr. Zarnigar Yasmin, Anwarul Hasan Wasatvi, Dr. Asif Saleem, Ishtiaq Yousuf, Iqbal Ahmed, Sarajuddin Ansari, Israr Saifi, Shammim Janbaz, Irfan Belhari, Rahbar Gayavi, Zafar Siddiqui, Munir Saifi, Sultan Azad, Ashfaq Adil, Asghar Asar, Nasrullah Nasr, Mukarram Hussain Nadvi, Huzefa Shakil, Athar Faridi, Moin Gradyawi, and Muslehuddin Kazim. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Afrida Habib.