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Abdullah 2 / عبداللہ حصہ دوم
Abdullah Novel VOLUME no 2 by Hashim Nadeem
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About the author
Hashim Nadeem
12 books268 followersHashim Nadeem Khan is a Well known & Skillful writer who became hugely popular in a short span of time. He belongs to Balochistan and a great drama writer and a novel writer. He has complete grip over expressing human feeling of love, desire, patience and so on. His work is widely admired by critics as well as the readers.
his novels are Bachpan ka December, Khuda aur mohabbat, Abdullah & Muqaddas are well known and most popular novels in urdu readers.
He also produced 27 Telefilms & 11 Drama Serial as 1st private producer among four of them have won different awards, in which he was also writer and director. Basically associated with civil service but due to his unique style of narration; now widely recognised as a successful Novelist. He has been also awarded with the Bolan Award for the best drama serial ( PTV ) for his serial 'Sipaahee'
his novels are Bachpan ka December, Khuda aur mohabbat, Abdullah & Muqaddas are well known and most popular novels in urdu readers.
He also produced 27 Telefilms & 11 Drama Serial as 1st private producer among four of them have won different awards, in which he was also writer and director. Basically associated with civil service but due to his unique style of narration; now widely recognised as a successful Novelist. He has been also awarded with the Bolan Award for the best drama serial ( PTV ) for his serial 'Sipaahee'
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August 24, 2016
Fantastic four stars * * * *
He did it
he did it
yes the writer did brilliant job again.
I really like this part too.
Excellent!
As now I'm done with it so feeling relieved.
Breath Ammara Breath Ahhhhhh
Finally Peace came into my life.......
Otherwise it's really hard to read it soon alongwith work.
He did it
he did it
yes the writer did brilliant job again.
I really like this part too.
Excellent!
As now I'm done with it so feeling relieved.
Breath Ammara Breath Ahhhhhh
Finally Peace came into my life.......
Otherwise it's really hard to read it soon alongwith work.
June 30, 2014
this book was suggested by a tweep 'Aqib Zulfikar' urf ruggerboi. Excellent spiritual experience. I appreciate the imagination and rational thoughts of the writer. But overly exaggerated philosophy of love (ishk e majazi) was aggravating. the best part was supernatural happenings :p the baffling and incomplete insight to Judaism left me inquisitive.
May 26, 2013
marvelous book
April 12, 2014
It was much better than the first book (which was also extremely exciting) as all the mysteries of a spiritual journey comes to an epic end.
January 13, 2020
This was the second and the LAST book i read of Hashim Nadeem. Never on earth would i want to read his work again for his every single sentence is extremely exaggerated. I would never have read Abdullah -2 hadn't i already bought it while i was reading Abdullah 1.
Yes, its an important subject but i cannot digest his diction. Not everyone in the story speaks the same way, not everyone in the book feels the same way! Hashim Nadeem seriously needs to think about this. After page 250, i literally skimmed the pages just to finish it ASAP.
Since i have been extremely annoyed with the book, hence 1 star from me.
Happy reading you all!
Yes, its an important subject but i cannot digest his diction. Not everyone in the story speaks the same way, not everyone in the book feels the same way! Hashim Nadeem seriously needs to think about this. After page 250, i literally skimmed the pages just to finish it ASAP.
Since i have been extremely annoyed with the book, hence 1 star from me.
Happy reading you all!
February 17, 2019
best book I ever read just in love with this novel :)
April 18, 2019
A very good novel but for those desiring some kind of romance... This novel has zero... Otherwise a good travel novel.
July 1, 2016
Speechless. I wish i could give more stars to this book! Its a master piece.
Personal search has always been the area of interest in East. This novel best describes the journey and human behavior. Reasons, quest, rationales, multiple personalities and emcompassing fight between right and wrong to take charge/control. Love, despair and soul searching. Excellent read.
Personal search has always been the area of interest in East. This novel best describes the journey and human behavior. Reasons, quest, rationales, multiple personalities and emcompassing fight between right and wrong to take charge/control. Love, despair and soul searching. Excellent read.
July 8, 2013
Published in the Sunday Magazine, episode wise after the success of the first part, this book was hard to resist because of all the memories associated with Abdullah. However, it was not as good as the first book.
September 3, 2014
NIce one
February 22, 2015
the last few chapters :')
September 18, 2015
The most ghastly chapter to me was "ham zaat" (or whatever its name was) when the rich boy suffers from dual personality disorder. And also i wan to see the heroine :')
August 11, 2020
Fantastic.
December 5, 2024
After a long hiatus following my disappointment with Abdullah 1, I reluctantly decided to read Abdullah 2. My reasoning was simple: I wanted to finish the books I had already purchased before adding more to my collection. However, my experience with this sequel only reinforced my earlier misgivings about the series.
The storyline in Abdullah 2 feels repetitive and lacks depth. Much like its predecessor, the narrative involves Abdullah and Sultan Baba traveling from one place to another, solving isolated problems before moving on to the next task. Unfortunately, this episodic structure comes across as disjointed and uninspired. Even more troubling is how some of the stories feel like blatant spin-offs of other works by the same author. For instance, Bakhtyar’s arc closely mirrors the character Parizaad, while Rehan’s story is reminiscent of the drama serial Ishq Zahe Naseeb. These parallels detract from the originality and creativity that one would expect in a sequel.
Furthermore, the lack of logic in the storytelling is frustrating. Many plotlines are riddled with inconsistencies and defy basic reasoning, leaving the reader questioning the authenticity of the narrative. The characters’ actions often seem implausible, making it hard to stay invested in their journeys.
Another glaring issue is the writing style. Every character—regardless of age, gender, or background—speaks in the same philosophical tone. This uniformity strips the dialogue of individuality, making it impossible to differentiate one character from another based on their speech. A good narrative thrives on distinct voices that reflect a character’s personality and circumstances, but this book fails to deliver that nuance.
From a thematic perspective, Abdullah 2 continues to glorify certain actions that are hard to justify, such as abandoning familial responsibilities in the name of spirituality. The idea of leaving a crying mother behind to pursue a so-called "divine path" felt deeply unsettling in Abdullah 1, and this sequel does little to address such concerns. It also perpetuates clichéd portrayals of love and spirituality, offering nothing fresh or meaningful to ponder.
In conclusion, Abdullah 2 fell far below expectations, much like its predecessor. The recycled plots, lack of logic, and monotonous writing style made it a tiresome read. While I may eventually muster the courage to read the third and final installment of this series, it won’t be anytime soon. For now, I’m rating this book one star and hoping for more fulfilling reads in the future.
The storyline in Abdullah 2 feels repetitive and lacks depth. Much like its predecessor, the narrative involves Abdullah and Sultan Baba traveling from one place to another, solving isolated problems before moving on to the next task. Unfortunately, this episodic structure comes across as disjointed and uninspired. Even more troubling is how some of the stories feel like blatant spin-offs of other works by the same author. For instance, Bakhtyar’s arc closely mirrors the character Parizaad, while Rehan’s story is reminiscent of the drama serial Ishq Zahe Naseeb. These parallels detract from the originality and creativity that one would expect in a sequel.
Furthermore, the lack of logic in the storytelling is frustrating. Many plotlines are riddled with inconsistencies and defy basic reasoning, leaving the reader questioning the authenticity of the narrative. The characters’ actions often seem implausible, making it hard to stay invested in their journeys.
Another glaring issue is the writing style. Every character—regardless of age, gender, or background—speaks in the same philosophical tone. This uniformity strips the dialogue of individuality, making it impossible to differentiate one character from another based on their speech. A good narrative thrives on distinct voices that reflect a character’s personality and circumstances, but this book fails to deliver that nuance.
From a thematic perspective, Abdullah 2 continues to glorify certain actions that are hard to justify, such as abandoning familial responsibilities in the name of spirituality. The idea of leaving a crying mother behind to pursue a so-called "divine path" felt deeply unsettling in Abdullah 1, and this sequel does little to address such concerns. It also perpetuates clichéd portrayals of love and spirituality, offering nothing fresh or meaningful to ponder.
In conclusion, Abdullah 2 fell far below expectations, much like its predecessor. The recycled plots, lack of logic, and monotonous writing style made it a tiresome read. While I may eventually muster the courage to read the third and final installment of this series, it won’t be anytime soon. For now, I’m rating this book one star and hoping for more fulfilling reads in the future.
May 8, 2023
عبداللہ ہم سب میں چھپا ہر وہ انسان ہے جو دنیا اور دین کے درمیان تقسیم ہو کے رہ گیا ہے۔
جو دنیاوی خواہشات کے لیے دین کا سہارہ لیتا ہے اور اپنے خالق کو پانے کے لیے دنیا کے دھکے کھاتا ہے۔
عبداللہ ہم سب ہیں جن کو کبھی بھی مکمل کچھ حاصل نہیں ہوتا۔ کوئی نہ کوئی کمی ہمیشہ ہمیں بے چین رکھنےکے لیے رہ جاتی ہے، چاہے وہ کسی شخص کو پا لینے کی خواہش یا کوئی عہدہ یا پھر کوئی دور چمکتے ستارے کر مانند ناممکن خواہش جو ہمیں ہمارے بنانے والے کے آگے جُھکائے رکھتی ہے۔
ورنہ ہم انسان تو سدا کے ہی مطلبی ہیں۔عبادت بھی لالچ میں کرتے ہیں۔
ہم میں سے کچھ جو دنیا کی خواہشات سے مبرؔا ہوتے ہیں وہ حضرات جنت کے یا پھر حوروں کے لالچ میں سجدے میں پڑے رہتے ہیں۔
اور زندگی کی یہی کشمکش جاری رہتی ہے تب تک جب تک ہم اللہ کے لیے سب چھوڑ دینے کے لیے تیار نہیں ہوتے اور جب ہم اس قابل ہو جاتے ہیں کے رب کے لیے دنیا کی ہر قربانی دے سکیں وہ رب سوہنڑا پورا جہان لا کے ہمارے قدموں میں ڈال دیتا ہے۔
یہی سبق میں نے سیکھا اس کہانی سے۔
الفاظ اور انکی ترتیب سب پرفیکٹ نہیں ہے لیکن امید ہے میرے الفاظ آپکے دلوں میں جگہ بنا سکیں۔
۔قراۃالعین
جو دنیاوی خواہشات کے لیے دین کا سہارہ لیتا ہے اور اپنے خالق کو پانے کے لیے دنیا کے دھکے کھاتا ہے۔
عبداللہ ہم سب ہیں جن کو کبھی بھی مکمل کچھ حاصل نہیں ہوتا۔ کوئی نہ کوئی کمی ہمیشہ ہمیں بے چین رکھنےکے لیے رہ جاتی ہے، چاہے وہ کسی شخص کو پا لینے کی خواہش یا کوئی عہدہ یا پھر کوئی دور چمکتے ستارے کر مانند ناممکن خواہش جو ہمیں ہمارے بنانے والے کے آگے جُھکائے رکھتی ہے۔
ورنہ ہم انسان تو سدا کے ہی مطلبی ہیں۔عبادت بھی لالچ میں کرتے ہیں۔
ہم میں سے کچھ جو دنیا کی خواہشات سے مبرؔا ہوتے ہیں وہ حضرات جنت کے یا پھر حوروں کے لالچ میں سجدے میں پڑے رہتے ہیں۔
اور زندگی کی یہی کشمکش جاری رہتی ہے تب تک جب تک ہم اللہ کے لیے سب چھوڑ دینے کے لیے تیار نہیں ہوتے اور جب ہم اس قابل ہو جاتے ہیں کے رب کے لیے دنیا کی ہر قربانی دے سکیں وہ رب سوہنڑا پورا جہان لا کے ہمارے قدموں میں ڈال دیتا ہے۔
یہی سبق میں نے سیکھا اس کہانی سے۔
الفاظ اور انکی ترتیب سب پرفیکٹ نہیں ہے لیکن امید ہے میرے الفاظ آپکے دلوں میں جگہ بنا سکیں۔
۔قراۃالعین
February 5, 2018
Well it was good but still had some flaws. The story took an intense height with gru and abdullah (Sahir) S public competition but as soon as sahir comes back from London the story gets too slow as if the writer wanted to escape from the writing of Palestine. The handicapped man whom Zehra was about to marry because she was responsible for it really took me from Urdu literature to a perfect Hindi dramatic movie . And honestly sultan baba remained alive when sahir remained like forever in deep slumber then finally he is dead. But even apart from that one thing which was most irritating to me was that goldsmith Parker aka gru gave sahir a warning that I’ll meet you again and then the novel just ends ...
May 9, 2018
In "Abdullah part 2" the author has brought in the main theme of "Parizaad" even the main character who is ugly and of dark complexion, no woman has ever loved him and all he wants is a look of love and affection from someone who could see the beauty of the person behind the ugly face. He comes to Abdullah to pray for him. The girl of his dreams is blind, a sculptor who has made his sculpture by feeling his face with her fingers, everything as in "Parizaad".
It will be injustice to the author if I do not mention that I thoroughly enjoyed his book "Bachpan Ka December". So much so that I purchased a few copies and given to them to my friends. This book is highly recommended to everyone. A simple story superbly narrated. I will give it 5 stars.
It will be injustice to the author if I do not mention that I thoroughly enjoyed his book "Bachpan Ka December". So much so that I purchased a few copies and given to them to my friends. This book is highly recommended to everyone. A simple story superbly narrated. I will give it 5 stars.
July 10, 2019
Hashim nadeem is one of the best abstractor in current era. He has depict factual definition of love in this book & portray islamic doctrine quiet handsomely.😋 It is a very simple and straightforward novel about Sufism that's lead us to Ishq-e-Haqiqi from Ishq-e-majazi. It leaves you with a lasting sense of love, the fragrance of emotions and the courage needed to travel on the ways you feel are right.🙏 This novel gives you answers about divinity. Author gave his best like he did in Khuda aur Muhabbat. 😊
All characters and events are well described, suspense of reader remains till end. I must appreciate Hashim Nadeem for his highest approach to deliver such a beautiful subject. 👌
All characters and events are well described, suspense of reader remains till end. I must appreciate Hashim Nadeem for his highest approach to deliver such a beautiful subject. 👌
September 15, 2019
I think, i have no words for this book because each and everything is fabulous its characters, plot even depiction of different place. I felt that i was present there and whole scene was going in front of me.
May 24, 2018
Please Check the review that I gave for first part,,, same for this part.
November 21, 2018
writing is not bad for both parts, but concept is weird
July 21, 2019
One best Urdu Novel. I like hashim Nadeem. I want to read more in future Hashim Nadeem Books ❤
July 13, 2020
Brilliant Brilliant <3
October 10, 2020
Amazingly described.
November 24, 2024
Why did my Boi need to suffer this much?
March 15, 2020
If I would be reading this one in today's time, I wouldn't even be bothering to go for second part, but I read these books at a time when I had a lot of stamina, and strength to bear anything. I forgot to add these books on Goodreads for a long time, but decided to do now, as I'm hell free. So, this is a story, which apparently unfolds the secrets of a different and parallel world. Sahir is the lead character of the Novel and he is the one who got the right path means "Ishq-e-Haqiqi" through "Ishq-e-Majazi" that he found in the face of Zohra, the other lead female character. Yawns-inducing stuff.
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April 2, 2019Can anyone tell me how abdulla knows.. about lily last words??? As he said he have seen her for the First time dead??
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