A STUDY OF THE UNIQUE NATIYA COLLECTION “ROSHNI KAY KHAD O KHAL” BY RAFI UDDIN RAAZ
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Abstract
Various Urdu poets have praised Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in their own ways. Some of them wrote shorter poems while others attempted detailed poems in praise of the prophet. One such comprehensive poem "Roshni ky khad o khal" is composed by Rafiuddin Raz. This long poem consists of 254 pages. It was published in 2005 and now it has achieved sufficient fame and popularity. The poem is a classic example of serious and lofty ideas and beautiful style and presentation. It has 406 verses, and it is divided into 22 chapters. The poem describes whole Islamic history which reflects unprecedented praise of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This paper has attempted to analyze thematic and stylistic concerns of it.
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