কায়সার ও কিসরা-১

by Naseem Hijazi, নসীম হিজাযী (Original)

আদী ও তার ছেলেরা ওমরকে খুঁজতে বেরিয়েছে এক প্রহর আগে । প্রদীপের ক্ষীণ আলোয় বসে আছে সামিরা । তার ডাগর আঁখিতে বেদনার ছাপ । সামিরা দুহাত উপরে তুলে দরদমাখা কণ্ঠে প্রার্থনা করছিলো : "ওগো মানাত! পৃথিবীর কোন কিছুই তো তোমার কাছে গোপন নেই । ভাইজান কোথায় আছে তা তুমিই জানো.."

..আসেম ভেবেছিলো ওমরকে পৌঁছে দিয়েই ফিরে যাবে সে । শান্তির দিনগুলো শেষ না হলেও আওসের কারো পক্ষে বনু খাজরাজের সীমায় পা রাখা নি:সন্দেহে অবাঞ্চিত ঘটনা..


..ইউসিবার প্রশ্নের জবাবে ইরজকে বিস্তারিত বলতে হলো, "মিসর থেকে সংবাদ পেয়েছি, আসেমের খোজ পাওয়া যাচ্ছেনা.." ইউসিবা চমকে তার দিকে তাকালো.. কিন্তু ইউসিবাকে কোন কথা বলার সুযোগ না দিয়েই বেড়িয়ে গেলো ইরজ ।..

..নীলনদের উপত্যকা বেয়ে দক্ষিণ দিকে চলছিলো ইরানী লশকর..

কায়সার ও কিসরা হলো আজ হতে পনেরো শতক পূর্বে আরবে ইসলামের আবির্ভাবের সময়কার রোম ও পারস্যের প্রেক্ষাপটের এক অবিষ্মরনীয় ঐতিহাসিক উপন্যাস । এটি নসীম হিজাযীর শ্রেষ্ঠ উপন্যাস হিসেবে স্বীকৃত। কায়সার ও কিসরা যারা পড়েনি, তারা ওই সময়টার পৃথিবীকে চেনে কেবল মক্কা-মদীনা দিয়ে । মুহাম্মাদ সা: এর জন্ম থেকে শুরু করে নবুওয়্যাত - দাওয়াত - নির্যাতনের শিকার হওয়া - হিজরত - যুদ্ধবিজয় - বদর ওহুদ খন্দক - আলী- ওমর - আবুবকর - আব্বাস - হামজা -সালমান ফারসী .. মুসলিম ঘরে ঘরে এই হলো পরিচিত ঘটনাপণ্জী । কায়সার ও কিসরা যারা পড়বে তারা সম্পূর্ণ ভিন্ন এঙ্গেল থেকে রুদ্ধশ্বাস আনন্দে জানতে পারবে সেই সময়টাকে ! নসীম হিজাযী তার গল্পের প্লট সাঁজিয়েছেন আরব ছাড়িয়ে রোম-পারস্যের সীমানায়..

Genres: Pakistan, History, Historical

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1926

About the author

Sharīf Husain (Urdu: شریف حسین), who used the pseudonym Nasīm Hijāzī (Urdu: نسیم حجازی, commonly transliterated as Naseem Hijazi, or Nasim Hijazi) was an Urdu writer famous for writing Islamic Historical fiction. Born in British India he settled in Lahore, Pakistan after independence. His novels based on Islamic history are considered one of a kind in Urdu literature.

Reviews

[Salman Khalid]

قیصر و کسریٰ اسلام کے ابتدائی ایام کے تناظر میں عرب و عجم کے عمومی حالات کی داستان ہے۔

ناول کی سب سے خاص بات کہانی کی روانی ہے جو کسی بھی موقع پر قاری کو بور نہیں ہونے دیتی۔

اگر آپ تاریخ پڑھنا چاہتے ہیں تو شاید یہ کتاب آپ کو مایوس کرے کہ یہ بہرکیف ایک ناول ہے۔ ہاں اگر کوئی تاریخ 'سمجھنا' چاہے تو قیصر و کسریٰ کو بھی ضرور پڑھے!

تاریخ نگاری میں دیانت/ تعصب کا مسئلہ ہر مصنف کے ساتھ یکساں ہے ، قیصر و کسریٰ بھی اس سے مبرا نہیں ، اس لیے میرے خیال میں کتاب کو اس لحاظ سے پرکھنا ، ناانصافی ہوگی۔

ہاں اگر آپ اچھی وقت گزاری چاہتے ہیں تو قیصر و کسریٰ کو پڑھیئے ، پسند کریں گے۔

[Sara Saif]

تاريک رات کے مسافروں کے نام جنہيں صبح کا انتظار تھا۔
“ To the passengers of a pitch-black night who were waiting for the sunrise.”

There are things I read and then there are things I avoid like the plague, non-fiction and historical fiction among them. The reason I don’t read historical fiction is because reading history puts me to sleep faster than you could say Zzzz… If it weren’t for the fact that it was given to me or that I was intent on “broadening my horizons”, Qaiser-o-Kisra would have been one of those unfortunate books that I NEVER, EVER even try to read. But I digress.

I wasn’t “gripped from the very start”. It took about 3 days for me to be drawn into it. Slowly but effectively, the story worked its spell. There is something just so comforting about reading Urdu books. The beautiful script, the words, the phrases, the sentences, they give you a sense of comfort and familiarity no book in any other language can ever hope to bestow. This was another factor involved in me enjoying it immensely. I am incredibly biased when it comes to Urdu literature and I ain’t even ashamed.

I haven’t read any book like this one before so I’m not sure if the things I noticed apply to every historical fiction book; the conversations between the characters were mostly about what was happening around them than themselves. The dialogue offered very little insight as to what the person was “feeling” and their facial expressions,etc but contained heavy descriptions about the current situation, war, politics, etc. Even answers to questions simple as “how are you?” ended in about 2 or 3 paragraphs with a detailed account of everything. There was a constant recurrence of similar adverbs and adjectives. I don’t know when I started being annoyed by this in books but I am. I want things to be explained uniquely each time which admittedly is very difficult in a 700+ pages book. However, these things are merely what I found to be different from what I’m used to in books and I wasn’t perturbed.

The tale follows Asim, a young Arab belonging to the clan Aws of Yathrab (now known as Madina).

His tribe is stuck in a perpetual blood feud with the Khazraj clan. Asim unknowingly saves his enemy’s life and after suffering a tragedy banishes himself from his home, no longer caring for anything but the desire to live. All of this takes place in the backdrop of the war between Caesar or Qaiser, King of Rome, and Khosrow or Kisra, King of Iran/Persia and the Rise of Islam in Arabian Peninsula. Here’s the article I found on the subject and is worth checking out. Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628.

[Umama Turna]

This is one of Nasim Hijazi's lengthiest historical novels. Based in 6th-7th century AD, the narrative covers the overall situation within the Sassanid (Persian) Empire and Byzantine (Roman) Empire at the time of Heraclius and Khosrow Parvez. Unlike most of his other historical fictions, this is not exactly an Islamic novel. None of the characters are Muslims, and until the very last pages of the book, there are no interactions with any Muslim. Rather, the novel gives an insight into the rest of the world at the time when Islam just began it's journey in Arabia - which was considered an insignificant power by others.

The main character, Asim, is an Arab who leaves his country, disgusted by the barbaric, bloodthirsty mentalities of his own people. He becomes a soldier in the Persian and then the Roman empire. Across Jerusalem, Constantinople and many other cities, he loses and finds love and friendships. Through his eyes we are given a glimpse into the life of a soldier of an empire at that time - the moral dilemmas, sacrifices, battles against one's own conscience, injustices, etc. The narrative is a bit lengthier than necessary. The middle part stretched so much that it felt a bit rushed at the end. Nevertheless, it was worth the read. A good read for anyone looking for details of the Roman and Persian Empires in the years before their fall.

[Fizza]

Qesar-o-Kasra, like the rest of Naseem Hijazi's books, falls under the category of historical fiction. This is the only novel that I have read in Urdu, yet I feel that no other Urdu novel can surpass it.

The story is set in the time when the two super powers, Rome and Persia, were at war. The main character is a young Arab man who is in search of a religion which would rescue him from all the misery, injustice and cruelty of this world.

He goes to the Romans, but he sees the same barbarism that had been in the Arabs, though wrapped in a little civility. He meets the Persians and all he finds is people who have lost their way in life and are only driven by greed for power. After years of searching he hears about a religion gaining popularity in Arab and, to quench his curiosity, returns to his homeland. There he finds Islam, the truest religion, which shows him the most humane, profound and ideal way to lead his life.

[Arafat Shaheen]

অত্যন্ত প্রিয় একটি বই।

[Mashal Ahmad]

it's awesome... Naseem Hijazi is truly a legend, that's how he framed a fictitious story in a real historical event, It's been a must-red for every history lover :)

[Md Hossian]

এই উপন্যাস নিয়ে বলার মতো কিছু নাই!
অসাধারণ ইতিহাস, রোমান্স, থ্রিল,যুদ্ধ, দ্বন্দ্ব নিয়ে রচয়িত এই উপন্যাস। এই উপন্যাসের মাধ্যমে আপনি ঢুকে যাবে ইসলামের প্রাচীনকালে। একমুহূর্তের জন্যও বিরক্ত হবেন না।
হাইলি রিকমন্ডেড!
হ্যাপি রিডিং,,,

[Nur]

Empire of Kisra n' Qaisar.

[Zeeshan]

nice one

[M.tariq Suleman]

All the star novel A must read book

[Abdullah Al-Mamun]

অসাধারণ।

[Ali Yasir]

A typical Hijaazi history novel where hero is always Muslim. He is an honest, brave and ideal for others.

[Ibn Abdul Rehman]

Qaiser-o-Kisra is a captivating historical fiction book that takes you back to a time of intense wars and the rise of Islam. The story revolves around a young Arab named Asim who wants to escape the troubles of his homeland and find peace. But instead, he gets caught up in a violent war between two powerful empires.

This book is longer than what I usually enjoy, but it kept me hooked from beginning to end. I couldn't put it down! The author's storytelling skills are incredible, and the way they describe everything makes you feel like you're right there with the characters.It's like stepping back in time and witnessing these epic events firsthand.

Asim, the main character, is relatable and goes through a lot of personal growth throughout the book. You can't help but root for him and his journey. The other characters, both real and fictional, add depth and excitement to the story.

The pacing is perfect, with a good mix of action and emotion. Each chapter leaves you wanting more, and the writing flows smoothly, making it easy to read.

In short, Qaiser-o-Kisra is an amazing historical fiction novel that grabs your attention and doesn't let go. Even if you're not a fan of long books, give this one a try. I promise you won't be disappointed. Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the past!

[Usama Tanoli]

قیصر و کسری
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
میرے لیے یہ نسیم حجازی کی پہلی کتاب تھی جو میں نے پڑھی اور مجھے اندازہ بھی نہیں تھا کہ یہ کتاب اتنی عمدہ ہو گی۔
تاریخی حقائق کو ناول کا رنگ دے کر اتنے شاندار طریقے سے بیان کیا گیا ہے کہ کتاب نیچے رکھنے کا دل ہی نہیں کرتا ، دل کرتا ہے کہ پڑھتے رہیں پڑھتے رہیں۔۔
عاصم کا کردار بہت عمدہ لکھا گیا ہے اور جن مصائب سے اسے گزرنا پڑتا ہے تو انسان کو رونا آتا ہے ان کے بارے میں پڑھ پڑھ کر۔
اس کتاب میں ہمارے پیارے آقا حضرت محمد ﷺ کا ذکر بھی موجود ہے اور پوری تفصیل ہے کہ انہوں نے کن مشکلات ، پریشانیوں کا سامنا کر کے ہمیں امن کا پیغام پہنچایا اور کیسے انسانیت کو ایک اندھیرے سے نکال کر روشنی میں لائے🥹♥️
اس کتاب نے مجھے کئی جگہ بے حد رلایا خاص کر جب اس کتاب کا اختتام ہوتا ہے تو آنسو روکنا بہت مشکل ہو جاتا ہے۔
پتہ ہی نہیں چلا کہ کب یہ خوبصورت کتاب ختم ہو گئی اور مجھے نسیم حجازی کا مداح بنا گئی، انشاءاللہ ان کی دیگر کتب کا مطالعہ بھی ضرور کروں گا !!
اور آخر میں سب کو تجویز کروں گا کہ وہ ایک بار اس کتاب کا مطالعہ ضرور کریں ، انشاءاللہ آپ کو یہ خوبصورت کتاب ہمیشہ یاد رہے گی♥️
خدا حافظ!!

[Zunnun B Z]

Specially i like Naseem Hijazi's books because I love it!!! This novel takes you to the time before Muhammad's reaching (Hijrat) to Madinah. People at that time how were they, how they treated and how they were influenced is of course a relevant thing of this novel. Then it will take you to The Reign of Qaisar (Caesar) and Kisra (Sasanian) where humanity was a big concern. It will give you the feeling of beloved and romanticism, pain of the death of closed ones, war and slavery moments with heroism. I told you i love it!!!!!

[Jakir Hossain]

কায়সার ও কিসরা বইটি মূলত রোম ও পারস্যের প্রেক্ষাপট নিয়ে, হযরত মুহাম্মদ (সাঃ) এর সময়টা চিন্তা করলে আমারা নবীকে কেন্দ্র করেই চারপাশ চিন্তা করে থাকি। কিন্তু এই বইটা সেই সময়টাকে ভিন্ন অ্যাঙ্গেল থেকে চিনিয়েছে। গল্পটার শুরু এক আরব যুবক আসেম কে নিয়ে, যে কিনা সব ভুলে গিয়ে গোত্রীয় দ্বন্দ্বের সমাপ্তি চেয়েছিলো কিন্তু ভাগ্যের নিষ্ঠুরতায় শেষ পর্যন্ত তাকে সব কিছু হারিয়ে পালিয়ে যেতে হয়। কিন্তু কোথায় যায় জানতে হলে অবশ্যই বইটি পড়তে হবে 😁

পড়া শেষে মনে হলো আসলেই অসাধারণ ছিলো এবং ইসলাম শুরুর সেই সময়টাকে ভিন্ন দৃষ্টিকোণ থেকে দেখতে পেলাম ❤️

[Farzeen Waqas]

No words to explain my experience with this book . This book is just phenomenal 😍. The language is easy to understand. And the way the writer take everything is just so awesome 👌. Even though it has a lot of characters in it the writer still dose not leave anything behind and completed it as it is suppose to be. He discussed about every character soo deeply.
This is an unforgetable experience to read this book, and I don't think that I can forget this book in My whole life. I would always remember it.

[Dragon]

A great urdu novel that talks about the pre islamic era. The book revolves around a character from Banu Aws from Medina. This book is filled with how common people from around the world felt during the unnecessary wars that took place between Byzantines and Sassanids and their impacts
This islamic novel is a great treasure of knowledge. It will eventually explain how Islam was needed by the world

[Faizi khokhar]

قیصر و کسریٰ زبردست ناول۔ہمیں توپہلے پتا ہی نہیں تھا۔ایک طرف اسلام کی تبلیغ ہوری تھی اور دوسری طرف غرور سے بھڑی دو ریاستوں کی آپس میں جنگ ہورہی تھی۔۔اچھا ناول ہے نسیم حجازی سر اللہ پاک آپ کے درجات بلند فرمائے آمین

[Safder]

It is Naseem Hijazi who developed a passion for reading in me. I read this book at first during my childhood. and I finished reading his every single book before matriculation. Though in the same manner, but he has covered entire Muslim history in his novels.

[তাহসিন সাঈদ]

One of the best books I have ever read...
Read it may be 3 or 4 times...
If you want to have a glimpse of the worst situation of Arab and Non Arab just before Islam and change after Islam, don't miss this book. You will certainly be astonished.

[zakia]

This book transcends the bound of time and space. It take you to the era of Qaiser and kisra. You feel the clinking of swords, galloping of horses, the war, the peace, pain and happiness. In simple words this book leaves you wondering, what would you have done, if you would have been there .

[Safi]

This is the only book which I am reading again and again and still can’t get more of it . I read this book when I was in class 8th , when I couldn’t afford it and borrowed it from someone . Fast forward , 19 years , and still reading this master piece ❤️

[Raisa Lodi]

Alhamdulillah, I had spent a great time reading this book, as well got to know a lot about Kaesar and Qisra and our history.

[Ayesha Yaqoob]

One of my fav book great concept auther has full commnd on topic i am inpressed.

[S M]

Worth read. The war of hundreds of years between Roman and Persian empire before Muslim regime described as such you feel that you exist in that real time.

[SAJID KHAN]

Based on feelings not on Real Historical Facts

[Saad]

Story of a Lost soul wandering through the battlefields of Rome and Persia . An inner journey to find the meaning of one's being

[Hafeez KakaKhail]

Loved it!

[Hamza]

this was amazing.