Jagir-e-Muddat/جاگیر موؔدت

“Jagir-e-Muddat/جاگیر موؔدت” is a unique and beautiful collection of Punjabi (پنجابی) and Pothohari (پوٹھوہاری) poetry, created by the renowned poet Ashfaq Badal (اشفاق بادل). This book is an excellent example of regional literature (Regional Literature) that reflects the cultural heritage (Cultural Heritage), traditional values (Traditional Values), and literary traditions (Literary Traditions) of this region. Ashfaq Badal (اشفاق بادل)’s poetry is a mirror that showcases the lush valleys of Pothohar (پوٹھوہار), ancient traditions, and the emotions of the people of love and devotion (Love and Devotion).

This book advances the tradition of Chau-Misra (چومصرعہ), a distinctive genre of Pothohari (پوٹھوہاری) poetry that holds great literary significance (Literary Significance). In Chau-Misra (چومصرعہ), the poet has beautifully woven themes of love (Love), affection (Affection), spirituality (Spirituality), and devotion (Devotion) into words, creating an eternal poetic masterpiece (Poetic Masterpiece). This poetry not only meets modern literary standards (Modern Literary Standards) but also expresses deep love and devotion for Muhammad and Aal-e-Muhammad A.S. (محمد و آلِ محمدؑ), while preserving the poetic essence (Poetic Essence) of Pothohari (پوٹھوہاری) literature.

The book has been reviewed by the renowned literary figure Saqib Imam Rizvi (ثاقب امام رضوی), who is a distinguished name in Pothohari (پوٹھوہاری) literature. Expressing his views on this book, he writes:

“Ashfaq Badal (اشفاق بادل) is counted among the prominent poets of Chau-Misra (چومصرعہ). His poetic journey (Poetic Journey), spanning over half a century, encapsulates all the colors and rhythms of the fertile land of Pothohari (پوٹھوہاری). In his verses, Ashfaq Badal (اشفاق بادل) has beautifully portrayed cultural heritage (Cultural Heritage), traditional storytelling (Traditional Storytelling), and religious themes (Religious Themes). The poetic collection ‘Jagir-e-Muddat/جاگیر موؔدت’ not only fulfills modern poetic trends (Modern Poetic Trends) but also reflects deep love and devotion for Muhammad and Aal-e-Muhammad A.S. (محمد و آلِ محمدؑ), enriched with aesthetic impact (Aesthetic Impact) and literary beauty (Literary Beauty). May Ashfaq Badal (اشفاق بادل)’s effort find its place among readers and encompass all the prosperity (Flourishing Aspects) and success (Successes) of his poetic journey.”

This book is a must-read for anyone who loves Punjabi (پنجابی) and Pothohari (پوٹھوہاری) language and literature, appreciates regional poetry (Regional Poetry), and seeks spiritual and intellectual enlightenment (Spiritual & Intellectual Enlightenment) through poetry (Poetry).

📖 Book: Jagir-e-Muddat/جاگیر موؔدت

✍️ Poet: Ashfaq Badal (اشفاق بادل)

📚 Language: Punjabi & Pothohari (پنجابی، پوٹھوہاری)

📍 Publisher: Pothohari Adabi Forum Pakistan (پوٹھوہاری ادبی فورم پاکستان)

📌 Availability: Noshahi Music Center, Gujar Khan (نوشاہی میوزک سنٹر، گوجر خان)

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