Patna: (ABN) A one-day national seminar on the theme "Lolak's Thematic and Stylistic Distinction and Specialization" was organized under the auspices of Khanqah Shah Arzani, Patna. The inaugural session of the seminar began at 10:30 am under the patronage of Professor Syed Shah Hussain Ahmed, Sajjada Nashin of Khanqah Shah Arzani. The inaugural session was presided over by Shafie Mushhadi, a renowned fiction writer and former chairman of the Urdu Advisory Board, Patna, while former Vice Chancellor, Maulana Mazharul Haq Arabic and Persian University, Patna, and former head of the Urdu department, Patna University, Professor Ejaz Ali Arshad, delivered the inaugural address.

In his speech, he highlighted the importance and usefulness of the biography, mentioning Lolak in a very pleasant manner, and emphasized that the art presented by Khayal in the contemporary context is very useful and effective for humanity, and it should be looked at with appreciation in the literary world. Ashraf Farid, editor-in-chief of the daily Quami Tanzeem, Patna, and Qazi Asad Sanaei were the special guests, while Professor Hasan Abbas of Banaras Hindu University and Asfar Faridi, bureau chief of the daily Inqilab, Bihar, were the guests of honor.

It is worth mentioning that the keynote address was delivered by Dr. Zeen Ramsh, former head of the Urdu department and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Nalanda Open University. In his keynote address, Dr. Zeen Ramsh first congratulated Professor Syed Shah Hussain Ahmed, Sajjada Nashin of Khanqah Shah Arzani, on organizing a one-day seminar on Lolak, and presented a thematic and stylistic review of Lolak. He also shed light on the art and style of Chandar Bhan Khayal, the creator of Lolak.

The soul of the seminar, Zeib Sajjada Nashin Khanqah Shah Arzani, while delivering the welcome address, said that Lolak has the status of a revolution in terms of human life and its thoughts. Khayal has presented a high example of his thought and art by creating a long poem on biography in a contemporary style, which is commendable. The responsibility of conducting the inaugural session was handled by Dr. Muhammad Firoz Alam in a very beautiful manner, and the session ended with the expression of gratitude by Syed Shah Zeeshan Ahmed.

After the successful completion of the inaugural session, the first academic session began, which was presided over by Professor Javed Hayat, former head of the Urdu department, and Dr. Rehan Ghani, a well-known journalist. In this session, three papers were presented regarding Lolak, including the first paper by Mufti Sanaul Huda Qasmi, Deputy Nazim of the Emirate Sharia, Dr. Ajay Malviya, a well-known researcher and critic from Allahabad, and Professor Nabi Ahmed of Jai Prakash University, Chhapra.

After the lunch break, the second academic session began, which was presided over by Professor Nabi Ahmed of Jai Prakash University, Chhapra, and Dr. Ajay Malviya of Allahabad. In this session, papers were presented by Professor Syed Hasan Abbas, Dr. Rehan Ghani, Dr. Mushkoor Meeni, Dr. Muhammad Firoz Alam, Dr. Minhajuddin, Dr. Muhammad Arman, Dr. Ejaz Rasool, and Sultan Azad.