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Qatrah Qatrah Qulzum / قطرہ قطرہ قلزم
Essays on Sufi wisdom and mysticism by Hazrat Wasif Ali Wasif(R.A).
- GenresPhilosophyNonfiction
231 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1989
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About the author
Wasif Ali Wasif
93 books275 followersWasif Ali Wasif is a writer, poet and Sufi intellectual from Pakistan. He is famous for his unique literary style. He used to write short pieces of prose on topics like love, life, fortune, fear, hope, expectation, promise, prayer, happiness, sorrow and so on. He did poetry in Urdu and Punjabi languages. Probably no contemporary Urdu writer is more cited in quotations than he is. Later years he used to answer questions in specially arranged gatherings at Lahore attended by the notable community. Some of these sessions were recorded in audio and were later published as Guftagoo (talk) series. His mehfils never had a set subject nor did he lecture on chosen topics. His way was to ask people if they had questions and then he responded to these in his highly original style. His thought was more on mysticism, spirituality and humanity. There are about 40 books to his credit including “Shab Chiragh”, “Kiran Kiran Sooraj”, and “Dil Darya Samandar”. It is self-evident that his books as well as recordings of talks are a treasure trove of wisdom.
As a Writer
Wasif Ali Wasif was given much to silence. He spent most part of the day in silent tranquility, but when he spoke there was nothing that was not quotable. His written and spoken words are quotable for their content as well as their construction. Master of aphorism, he has the miraculous ability to capture a rainbow of meaning in a few dewdrops of well chosen words. His newspaper writings secured him a permanent place in the gallery of stylist prose writers. Though his main claim to fame is his writings, a select circle knows that he was an equally great conversationalist. Ashfaq Ahmed, the conversationalist par excellence of our time has said, The sentences we concoct are our piece of craft, Wasif’s lines came from somewhere else. His prose is simpler, using figures of speech less frequently and thus sounds more natural but it has distinctive qualities of fine poetry. Renowned politician and connoisseur of art and literature, Hanif Ramay is of the view Wasif’s prose influences readers in the same manner as the poetry of Iqbal. Another interesting aspect of his literary masterpieces is that these originally appeared as columns in an Urdu daily defying the strongly held belief that journalism cannot produce pure literature which can have a long life. Siraj Muneer, a well-read scholar and critic, has written, We took them as columns but they were another aalam (world). A discussion of his peculiar style would be incomplete without mentioning that all his writings have a lot between the lines too. He believed that a thought can never be expressed fully in words, a reader should be alive to this fact and should try comprehending the portion that was impossible to be carried in words. The leading critic and scholar Professor Gilani Kamran comments on his book ‘Dil Darya Samundar’ that Wasif Ali Wasif’s collection of essays has a pleasant rhythm of an emotionally sustained prose. The sentence moves with grace and the words have the ring of sensation. These features are only rarely found in modern Urdu prose. But whether or not one succeeds in discovering himself, or in entering the field of a higher experience, the rhythm of Wasif’s prose certainly compensates for any loss of achievement. With this one book, it can be said with some assurance, our culture is seen to be moving out of a closed world and entering an age of self discovery where a single individual becomes the object of new orientation and also the locus of a new destiny.”
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As a Writer
Wasif Ali Wasif was given much to silence. He spent most part of the day in silent tranquility, but when he spoke there was nothing that was not quotable. His written and spoken words are quotable for their content as well as their construction. Master of aphorism, he has the miraculous ability to capture a rainbow of meaning in a few dewdrops of well chosen words. His newspaper writings secured him a permanent place in the gallery of stylist prose writers. Though his main claim to fame is his writings, a select circle knows that he was an equally great conversationalist. Ashfaq Ahmed, the conversationalist par excellence of our time has said, The sentences we concoct are our piece of craft, Wasif’s lines came from somewhere else. His prose is simpler, using figures of speech less frequently and thus sounds more natural but it has distinctive qualities of fine poetry. Renowned politician and connoisseur of art and literature, Hanif Ramay is of the view Wasif’s prose influences readers in the same manner as the poetry of Iqbal. Another interesting aspect of his literary masterpieces is that these originally appeared as columns in an Urdu daily defying the strongly held belief that journalism cannot produce pure literature which can have a long life. Siraj Muneer, a well-read scholar and critic, has written, We took them as columns but they were another aalam (world). A discussion of his peculiar style would be incomplete without mentioning that all his writings have a lot between the lines too. He believed that a thought can never be expressed fully in words, a reader should be alive to this fact and should try comprehending the portion that was impossible to be carried in words. The leading critic and scholar Professor Gilani Kamran comments on his book ‘Dil Darya Samundar’ that Wasif Ali Wasif’s collection of essays has a pleasant rhythm of an emotionally sustained prose. The sentence moves with grace and the words have the ring of sensation. These features are only rarely found in modern Urdu prose. But whether or not one succeeds in discovering himself, or in entering the field of a higher experience, the rhythm of Wasif’s prose certainly compensates for any loss of achievement. With this one book, it can be said with some assurance, our culture is seen to be moving out of a closed world and entering an age of self discovery where a single individual becomes the object of new orientation and also the locus of a new destiny.”
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December 4, 2020
3.5*
Essays are good but there's a bit too much repetition.
Essays are good but there's a bit too much repetition.
March 15, 2020
Wasif Ali Wasif's this volume contains essays on different life aspects, which are spiritual mostly, and related to Ishaq-e-Haqeeqi. These essays shed light on life, repentance, nearness to God Almighty, Mehboob, Firaq-o-Wisaal , fears, loves, cruelty, pain, religion, and many other things. Wasif's words contain multitudes within them, which definitely strike a chord inside the reader. Recommended to all philosophy lovers.
اسی سے فقیری میں ہوں میں امیر
اسی سے فقیری میں ہوں میں امیر
March 14, 2014
What do you say when you know your words are not worthy? Silence is better then perhaps....
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March 30, 2014Great book written for people who are interested in Sufism in a very simple language so the message can be spread.
March 25, 2015
Highly-inspiring and thought-provoking
April 8, 2016
انسان کا ہونا اس کے نہ ہونے تک ہے اس کا حاصل لا حاصل تک........
واصف علی واصف
Thought provoking book as always.
His books are recommended to everyone...
واصف علی واصف
Thought provoking book as always.
His books are recommended to everyone...
March 18, 2018
اس کتاب کو پانچ ستارے دینا غیر مناسب ہے۔ لیکن ۵ سے زیادہ کی اپشن ہی نہیں تھی ۔ یہ کتاب ہر پاکستانی خاص کر مسلمان کے لیے پڑھنا لازم ہے! بس
October 4, 2019
This book just like other writeups of hazrat WAW, gives an insight to the world as it is. It opens new vistas of knowledge and gives a way to think critically. You come to know how to view the phenomenas of the universe with a differnt perspective.
March 24, 2018
New dimensions and an insight into issues in Pakistan and their reasons.
January 25, 2019
I'm speechless towards his writing
May 13, 2019
Marvellous
August 7, 2024
بہر حال یہ موسم خود ہی بدلتے ہیں۔ سفر کی تمنّا جب آرام کی خواہش میں بدل جائے‘ تو سمجھ لیجیے کہ ایک نیا موسم آگیا… سکون کا موسم، آرام کا زمانہ، یادوں کے دِن، گھر کے اندر عبادت کے زمانے ، نصیحتوں کا وقت، احتیاط کے ایّام، صحت کا خیال، زندگی کی کار گُزاری کا حساب، کردہ اور نا کردہ خطاؤں کی بازگشت…!
اِنسان حیران ہو جاتا ہے کہ وہ اِتنا کیوں بدل گیا۔
واصف علی واصف
اِنسان حیران ہو جاتا ہے کہ وہ اِتنا کیوں بدل گیا۔
واصف علی واصف
May 26, 2021
I read this book 3 times . Abd Everytime i get new perspective of life . I love this book and author of the book . And May Allah pak bless Sarkar Hazrat wasif Ali Wasif Sahib with high rank of janaha.
March 20, 2020
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February 17, 2021
So many things to learn. Actually this is an essay on different topics. Really worth reading this book.
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July 31, 2022
One of my favorite writers. Have deep meanings. He had revealed the secrets in the veiled words.. Highly recommended!
September 21, 2024
5
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March 5, 2022
Etra ordinary book
December 12, 2020
"کسی شے کو چھوٹا سمجھنے کے لئے ضروری ہے کہ اسے دور سے دیکھا جائے یا غرور سے دیکھا جائے"۔
This is the first time that I read Wasif Ali Wasif and literally I'm in awe. Wasif Ali Wasif is a teacher, writer, poet and sufi intellectual, famous for his unique literary style. This book consists of short pieces of prose on topics like love, life, fortune, fear, hope, expectation, promise, prayer, happiness, sorrow and so on.
He had almost a miraculous ability to capture a rainbow of meaning in a few dewdrops of well-chosen words, which left you mesmerized and urges you to question yourself.
This is the first time that I read Wasif Ali Wasif and literally I'm in awe. Wasif Ali Wasif is a teacher, writer, poet and sufi intellectual, famous for his unique literary style. This book consists of short pieces of prose on topics like love, life, fortune, fear, hope, expectation, promise, prayer, happiness, sorrow and so on.
He had almost a miraculous ability to capture a rainbow of meaning in a few dewdrops of well-chosen words, which left you mesmerized and urges you to question yourself.
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