“Idara-e-Adab Islami”, a literary unit of “Indian Muslim Association(IMA) Kuwait” conducted an Online “Mushaera”, (a poetic session in the Urdu language) on Friday, the 27th of November. A mesmerizing array of emerging and well-known Non-Resident Indian literary stars; writers and poets presented their literary compositions in both prose & poetry forms.
The Mushaera was presided by renowned poet Dr. Amer Qidwayi, a renowned Urdu poet. Amer Azmi from Al-ain UAE and Amer Shakib Osmani from Qatar was the Chief and Honorary guests. Known poet, Masood Hassas convened the 3-hour long event, Sahmvil Parvez, Naseem Zahed, Kamal Ansari, Nazar Kadapawi, Ibrahim Sange Qasid, Ayub Khan Neeza, recited their shayeri (poetry) whereas Omar Falahi and Ishtiaq Ahmed presented their prose.
The program was inaugurated with the recitation of Holy Quranic verses and translation by young Master Abdur Rahman Shahid Ansari. The convenor of the event Masood Hassas introduced the participants, the president, guests, writers, and poets of the event.
Nazeer Ahmed, the coordinator of “Idara-e-Adab Islami” the Literary Unit of IMA Kuwait, welcomed the participants and attendees. He gave a brief introduction of the Indian Muslim Association Kuwait and it’s activities in Kuwait. He stated that IMA Kuwait, Founded in 1975, is well known among Indian Expats. It carries out religious, social, cultural activities and humanitarian services irrespective of religion, cast, and creed, under the patronage of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Kuwait, and the Indian Embassy.
Emerging writer Brother Ishtiaq Ahmed presented his article on “The Journey of Urdu”. He emphasized the contribution of kings, scholars, intellectuals and poets of the subcontinent in the development of the Urdu Language.
Well known Islamic Scholar and writer Omar Fakhri Falahi presented his article on “The Role Of Islamic Scholars in the development of URDU Language”. He emphasized that Non-Muslim scholars, reformers, and poets like Munshi Prem Chand, Gopi Chand Narayan, Sarojini Naidu, Narendra Luthar, etc also contributed to URDU besides Muslim scholars.
Shamvil Parvez, President of IMA Kuwait, a renowned speaker and scholar also recited his poetry in this event. Guest posts from Al-ain UAE and Qatar thanked IMA for inviting them to participate in this Musahera and they stated that such events should be conducted now and then to bring the Indian Expats residing in different countries closer and strengthen the relations between them.
Masood Hassas convened the 3 hour-long events in a very interesting style. He recited his poetry as well.
The President of the event Dr. Amer Qidwayi rin his presidential address thanked the Organizers, IMA Kuwait, for organizing the Mushaera and he also presented his selected poetry.
Khaja Moinuddin, Coordinator of Islah-e-Muashera unit of IMA paid the vote of thanks. On supplication, the event came to end at10.30pm.
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