মুহম্মদ ইব্‌ন কাসিম [Muhammad Bin Qasim]

by Naseem Hijazi, নসীম হিজাযী, আবুল ফরাহ মুহম্মদ আবদুল হক (Translator)

Ummayyad ruler Hajjaj Bin Yusuf sent his Nephew, General Muhammad Bin Qasim, to rescue pilgrims who had been captured when Raja Dahir's forces from Sindh, Indus River Valley, attacked their ship. Muhammad Bin Qasim conquered Sindh introducing Islam to South Asia and giving Sindh the title of Bab-ul-Islam (The Gateway of Islam). He ended unjust treatment of the so-called 'untouchable caste' and incorporated the ruling class in his administration to establish law and order in the region.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical, Novels, Pakistan, Islam, Religion

238 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1950

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

[Hina · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a masterpiece! I am so overwhelmed right now I don't think I can pen my views :'(

[Amna Salam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Naseem Hijazi's novels are the reason I fell in love with historical fiction. He has this unique ability to mould the two components so brilliantly that the reader is pulled into the universe, breathing and living with the characters.

Coming to this particular story, Muhammad Bin Qasim is no stranger to us. At a mere age of 17, he achieved what no one has done yet, both in terms of conquest of land as well of hearts. He's someone who is cherished and idolized still and always will be. Whenever I use to read about him in textbooks, I was always 'star strucked' by his personality and to be able to read about him in such a unique and beautiful way is a great opportunity and I'm glad that I picked up this book

The author's writing style has always blown me away. I laughed, fought, felt sad, frightened and enchanted along with the characters. There were times when I had to stop for a moment to breathe, to prepare for the inevitable or to suck in the glory of our heroes. This book falls correctly into the category of 'lahu garmadena' books. And I'm more than ever proud to be a part of such an heroic nation

[Muhammad Ahmed Siddiqui · Rating 4 out of 5]

First book of Naseem Hijazi for me and I loved every bit of it. I think the author tried too hard to make romantic connection between characters which could have been avoided. Some battles and conquests are well explained as Muhammad Bin Qasim progressed through Sindh but I also wanted details of how Muhammad Bin Qasim crossed the Indus river and about the final war between his force and Raja Dahir's. This book although hasn't got all the details but the author style mesmerizes you and it's hardly a one sitting book.

[Hamna Mahboob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ten years old me, my first ever novel, good old days!

[Asjid · Rating 1 out of 5]

Although naseem hijazi has written a brilliant novel but when a layman reads the combination of history and fiction that too a biased one, his perspective of history turns into a delusion.
So, its a good literature but a very bad version of historical facts.

[Sabih Hansmukh · Rating 4 out of 5]

you can't compete in historical writing ... when its Naseem Hijazi.... he is the most beautiful writer in my point of view when its comes to History ... always enjoyed reading his books...

[Noor Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

ایک مرد مومن جو اپنی ایک بہن کی پکار پر عرب سے ہند آجاتا ہے اور اپنے اخلاق سے سب کا دل جیت جاتا ہے

[Farhan Uddin · Rating 3 out of 5]

খোলাফায়ে রাশেদীনের সময় থেকেই শ্রীলংকা ও দক্ষিণ ভারতে মুসলিমদের আনাগোনা ও বসতি ছিলো৷ অষ্টম শতাব্দীর শুরুর দিকে উমাইয়া শাসনের অধীনে মুসলিমদের জয়জয়কার চলছিলো৷ সে সময় শ্রীলংকার রাজা মুসলিম খলীফাদের জন্য উপঢৌকন পাঠাচ্ছিলেন জাহাজে করে৷ জাহাজে করে লংকার মুসলিম বিধবা ও এতিমরাও মূল আরব মাতৃভূমিতে ফিরছিলো৷ পথিমধ্যে সিন্ধুর রাজা দাহিরের নির্দেশে জাহাজ লুট করে মুসলিমদের বন্দী করা হয়৷ সেখান থেকে দুয়েকজন কোনরকমে পালিয়ে বাঁচে৷ তাদের মধ্যে নাহীদ নামের এক নারী ইরাকের গভর্নরের হাজ্জাজের উদ্দেশ্যে তাদেরকে রক্ষা করার আকুতি জানিয়ে পত্র লিখে৷

হাজ্জাজের ভাতিজা মুহাম্মাদ বিন কাসিম মধ্য এশিয়া বিজেতা কুতায়বার দূত হিসেবে হাজ্জাজের কাছে আসেন৷ হাজ্জাজ ভাতিজাকে বিয়ে দেন কন্যা যুবায়দার সাথে৷ এ সময় লংকা থেকে নাহীদের আকুতি এসে পৌঁছায় ইরাকে৷ জামাতাকে খলীফার দরবারে পাঠান হাজ্জাজ৷ মুহাম্মাদ খলীফাকে রাজি করিয়ে সিন্ধুর উদ্দেশ্যে জিহাদ ঘোষণা করান এবং জনগণকে উদ্বুদ্ধ করে বাহিনী প্রস্তুত করে কমান্ডার হিসেবে সিন্ধুর উদ্দেশ্যে রওনা দেন৷ মুহাম্মাদের জয়রথ কোথায় গিয়ে কেন থেমেছিলো, মুহাম্মাদের শেষ পরিণতি কী হয়েছিলো, জানতে হলে পড়তে হবে বইটি৷ যুদ্ধ, প্রেম-ভালোবাসা, হর্ষ-বিষাদ, মিলনের আনন্দ, বিচ্ছেদের দুঃখ সব মিলিয়ে বেশ ভালো একটি ঐতিহাসিক উপন্যাস৷

সমালোচনা: অনুবাদে কিছু কিছু টার্ম দৃষ্টিকটু লেগেছে৷ যুদ্ধের বিবরণগুলো খুবই সংক্ষিপ্ত হয়েছে৷ এতবড় বিজয়ে যুদ্ধের বিভিন্ন ট্যাকটিকস, লড়াইয়ের প্রচণ্ডতা, শত্রু ও মিত্রপক্ষের সেনাদের বীরত্ব ইত্যাদি আরও বেশি ও প্রাণবন্তভাবে উপস্থাপন করা দরকার ছিলো৷ ঐতিহাসিক উপন্যাস দিনশেষে যদিও উপন্যাস, তবুও সম্পূর্ণ বিপরীত চিত্র উপস্থাপন অনাবশ্যক৷ ময়দানে শত্রুদের প্রতি মুহাম্মাদের যত উদারতা, সেবা-শুশ্রুষার বিবরণ দেওয়া হয়েছে ইতিহাসে তার বিপরীতই দেখা যায়৷ ৩.২৫/৫

[Anzal · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book represents the way a Muslim Perceives this World.
Especially the main Character Muhammad Ibn Qasim is like a burning lamp in darkness.
This book shows an Ideal Muslim teenage Muhammad Ibn Qasim who became General of the Muslim Army at very Young Age.
Muhammad bin Qasim sets a role model as a talented youth,naturally gifted,he works diligently throughout his life and when one of his companions asks the reason he work so hard his reply was that I want to become "That Last Star on the Sky",the one which promises a hope in absolute darkness that tomorrow the day would be shinier than ever.
This books is a Master piece in Urdu Literature.
I will Recommend this Novel to all Teenagers.

[Mohammad Anas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first book of Naseem Hijazi and certainly not the last one. The genre that Naseem Hijazi plays with is Historical fiction. What he do is, he takes Historical Figures and events and weaves a wonderful, suspenseful, intriguing and emotional Yarn. Each and every character of this Book is unique and memorable. There were moments in this book which will be in mind for long time such as Letter of Naheed, speech of Muhammad Bin Qasim and Game of Joust. I will recommend this book to every one who can read Urdu. This book has everything History, Adventure, Drama and Lots of Action.

[Rija · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember reading this book back in 5th grade and suffice it to say that it haunted me for years!
The characters grow in such remarkable ways and the way the story unfolds, is technically brilliant!
Naseem Hijazi is a master of his craft.

The dialogues still echo in my head, more than 15 years later. An emotional ride, this book is a must read for all fans of historical fiction.

[Ali]

Can some tell me how I can download and read this book

[Zaara Husain · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice

[Uzma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven't read novels like Naseem Hijazi’s. You can’t put this book down. The weaving of story within the milestones of history is an art of its own and Naseem Hizaji is execllent at it.

[Mohmmad Shoib · Rating 5 out of 5]

He was a great king

[Memoona Rehman · Rating 5 out of 5]

DAMN this book is MASTERPIECE, a GEM, I will always cherish this book. Always

[Ayesha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is spotting light on the magnificent history of Muslims. The way they conquered the lands and hearts. This book covers all the aspects of the brutality of Rajas in a unique condemnation style. It explains the entry of Muhammad Bin Qasim, his preaching of Islam through practice, his journey of success from Damascus to Multan, and splendid victory of Sindh against Raja Dahir. It also shed light on how our brave heroes like Muhammad bin qasim were martyred by jealousy of their own people.

The way author has blended the colors of emotions and romance with the archives is really an impressive task and I am highly impressed.

Author has challenged a popular opinion about murder of Muhammad bin qasim, which is narrated by many historians that he was killed by Hajaj bin Yousaf, who was his uncle and father-in-law also, the reason to claim is, when Muhammad bin qasim married another woman, his uncle Hajaj bin Yousaf killed him on account of cheating his daughter.

The author has denied and argued that he was hanged by Salman bin Abdul Malik the king and his ministers because of personal grudges as Muhammad bin qasim was an apple of every eye and famous for his bravery and character. They feel him a constant threat to their reputation.

I personally agree with author’s argument because I think at that time marrying more than one woman was a common tradition and not considered as bad to assassinate a person but it seems more logical that he was killed by those who are envied of his fame. Such killings were quite normal even among blood relations for continuity of throne.

The point I disagree with is unnecessary exaggeration. The reader feel himself drowning in immense romantic ocean and far away from the gist of novel which is Muslim’s golden period their love and respect for Islam.

I must say Reading such books which are the amazing blend of all types of literature is a blessing. They connect us with glorious past and we feel emotionally connected with those who are the true representation of Islam and Muslims.

[Namra · Rating 3 out of 5]

🍁پہلا حصہ پڑھتے وقت مجھے محسوس ہوا کہ امیدوں کے وہ پہاڑ جو اچھے اچھے ریویوز پڑھ کر بنے تھے، میرے سر پر گرنے لگے ہیں😅 اور مجھے لگا کہ اگر ریویو لکھنے بیٹھی تو شاید یہی لکھ پاؤں "بس ٹھیک ہی تھی"۔ لیکن دوسرا حصہ مجھے بہت بہتر لگا۔

🍁نسیم حجازی کا اندازِبیاں بہت پاورفل ہے۔ انکے الفاظ اپنے اندر اک بوجھ لئے ہوۓ معلوم ہوتے ہیں جو پڑھنے والے کو بہت بھاری محسوس ہوتے ہیں۔ انکے الفاظ پڑھنے والے کو اپنے حصار میں لے لیتے ہیں اور ایسا لگتا ہے جیسے کوئ وزنی ہاتھ آپکے کاندھوں پر رکھے، جی چاھتا ہے کہ بس پڑھتے جائیں۔

🍁اس کتاب میں لکھاری نے انتہائ دلکش انداز سے محمد بن قاسم کی جرات و بہادری، کامل ایمان، عظم و استقلال اور فتوحات کا ذکر کیا ہے۔ انہوں نے بہت خوبصورتی سے اس دور کے لوگوں کے احوال تحریر کئے ہیں۔ کردار سازی بھی کافی اچھی تھی۔ ہر کردار اہم معلوم ہو رہا تھا۔

🍁محمد بن قاسم کے ڈائلاگز اچھے تھے۔

🍁کتاب کا کور مجھے بہت زیادہ پسند آیا۔

✨تنقید: میرے خیال میں جنگوں کی کچھ اور وضاحت ہونی چاہیے تھی۔ ڈیٹیلز کی مجھے اشد ضرورت محسوس ہوئ۔ سب کچھ بہت جلدی جلدی میں ہوا۔🍁ایک اور قابل اعتراض بات: romance۔ اسکی قطعاً کوئ ضرورت تھی ہی نہیں۔ ہر کردار کو زبردستی ایسی صورتِحال میں کیوں ڈالا گیا، مجھے نہیں معلوم۔ مطلب ! y'all just met😅 خاص طور پر پہلے حصے میں۔

🍁خیر، یہ ایک اچھی کتاب تھی اور نسیم حجازی کے لکھنے کا انداز انکی باقی کتب پڑھنے پر مجبور کر رہا ہے۔ انکی کتاب "خاک اور خون" جلد پڑھنے کا ارادہ ہے۔

[Ayesha Siddiqui · Rating 5 out of 5]

صبح کی نماز کے بعد دمشق کے لوگ بازاروں
اور مکانوں کی چھتوں پر کھڑے محمد بن قاسم کی فوج کا جلوس دیکھ رہے تھے - دنیا کی تاریخ میں یہ پہلا واقعہ تھا , کہ ایک دور افتادہ ملک پر حملہ کرنے والی فوج کی قیا دت ایک سترہ سالہ نوجوان کے سپرد تھی-
یہ کتاب محمد بن قاسم کے اوپر لکھی گئی ہے یہ وہ دور تھا جب دشمنانِ اسلام مسلمانوں کے نام سے بھی کانپتے تھے - فاتح سندھ جن کی عمر صرف سترہ برس تھی اس عمر میں آج کے نوجوانوں کو صحیح غلط کی تمیز بھی نہیں ہوتی اس عمر میں محمد بن قاسم نے اتنی بڑی فوج کا سپہ سالاری کا فریضہ انجام دیا جنہوں نے صرف سترہ برس کی عمر میں سندھ پر فتح حاصل کر کے اسلام کا پرچم بلند کیا , جن کی عقل و دانشمندی کے قصے دور دور تک مشہور تھے -
نسیم حجازی کے قلم سے لکھا گیا یہ میرا پہلا تاریخی ناول ہے جس کا میں نے مطالعہ کیا ہے اور ابب ان کی کتابیں پڑھنے کا یہ سلسلہ تاحیات قأم رہے گا انشااللہ , اف کیا انداز بیان ہے کیا روانگی ہے تاریخی ہونے کے باوجود یہ کتاب آپ کو بور نہیں ہونے دیتی اور آخر تک آپ کی دلچسپی برقرار رکھتی ہے -
وقت نکال کر ایک بار اس کتاب کا مطالعہ ضرور کریں
جزاک اللہ خیر

⚪نام : محمد بن قاسم
⚪مصنف : نسیم حجازی

[Abdur-Rehman Qadeer · Rating 5 out of 5]

When you think about Naseem Hijazi, two things come to mind. One, the humor that can't let you stay serious, or when it comes to his historical fiction, you can't hold your tears. They can be tears of inspiration, sometimes joy, and sometimes heart wrenching tragedies. Muhammad Bin Qasim is absolutely one of those novels.

Staying true to history, at the same time taking the story to another level of thrill and the development of fictionalized characters is superb. The sense of adventure, the march of Bin Qasim's and his forces itself turns into an adventure within an adventure. The perfectly knitted rivalry of the Caliph with Bin Qasim, and how it ends in a tragedy. Of course, the ones that read about history already know about the journey and the fate of Muhammad Bin Qasim. But filling the gaps in the story with fiction and coloring smartly with the tones of romance, rivalry, adventure, tragedy, and loss is an absolute accomplishment of Mr. Hijazi.

[Farhat Fatima · Rating 5 out of 5]

اس کتاب کی تعریف بیان کرنے کیلئے میرے پاس الفاظ نہیں ہیں۔ مجھے افسوس ہے کہ میں نے نسیم حجازی صاحب کو پڑھنے میں اتنا عرصہ لگا دیا!
دریا کو کوزے میں بند کر دینا اور وہ بھی اتنے جامع اور مؤثر انداز میں، کوئی نسیم حجازی سے سیکھے۔ کہانی اتنے تسلسل میں لکھی گئی ہے کہ قاری چاہتے ہوئے بھی اپنی توجہ نہ ہٹا سکے۔ پورے سندھ کی فتح کا حال ایسے بیان کیا گیا ہے کہ آپ رکے بغیر صفحات پر صفحات الٹتے جائیں۔
سب سے بہترین بات جو مجھے لگی، وہ کہانی کی رفتار تھی۔ میرے ذہن میں تھا کہ تاریخ پہ مبنی کہانی ہے تو واقعات کو طول دے کر لکھا گیا ہوگا، لیکن میری توقع کے برعکس کہانی میں بلا وجہ کی کوئی تمہید باندھی گئی، نہ ہی کسی بھی واقعے کو غیر ضروری طوالت دی گئی۔ اس بات نے کہانی کو مزید جاندار اور پر اثر بنا دیا۔
2021، بلکہ میری پوری زندگی میں پڑھی گئی بہترین کتابوں میں آج سے یہ کتاب بھی شامل ہے. اللہ تعالیٰ مجھے اور باقی نوجوانوں کو بھی وہ جذبہ عطا کرے جس نے محمد بن قاسم اور بصرہ کے نوجوانوں کو باطل قوتوں کے خلاف علم جہاد بلند کرنے پر مجبور کر دیا تھا۔ آمین!!

[Hussam · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first part of the book is long winded and there were numerous unnecessary narratives which could have been avoided. The second part is interesting and keeps the reader hooked. It could have been enriched even more if extraneous romantic affairs had not been discussed. Otherwise, I found it to be a decent historical fiction and Hijazi holds a unique distinction when it comes to Islamic history especially because it is seldom explored.

[Saad · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this novel, read it more than three times. About one of our Muslim hero Muhammad Bin Qasim, portrait his character marvelously. One can read this novel. Heart touching facts with illustration makes me so emotional.

[Istiaq Nur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whole story was full of thrill, bravery, war tactics and emotions. But all this things was controlled via the power of Imaan. Climax was too cruel to acknowledge. Yes, it was Naseem Hijazi after all!

[Ali Yasir · Rating 2 out of 5]

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

[Farabi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice writeing

[Ayesha Yaqoob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Naseem hijazi has full commnd he make every scene intresting best ever novel

[SAJID KHAN · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book for Teenagers
Great leadership of Muhammad bin Qasim
But him murder was injustice in History

[Khaleel Khan · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Nico book

[ملک رفیق · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great