Abdul Wahab Khar (c. 1842 – c. 1912[1]), also appears as Wahab Khar, was the 19th-century Kashmiri Sufi mystic poet[2][3] and saint. He is sometimes referred to as "scholar" for his contribution to the literature of Kashmir.[4] He was actively engaged in writing Sufi devotional poems and used to attend musical gatherings throughout his life.[5] From the poetry's perspective, he is primarily known for his devotional poetic book titled Verses of Wahab Khar, comprising Kashmiri language poems which was later published by the Kashmir Jay Kay Books in 2007.[6][7]
Wahab Khar | |
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| Native name | عبدل وہاب کھار |
| Born | Abdul Wahab Khar c. 1842 Jammu and Kashmir princely state (in modern-day Jammu and Kashmir)[a] |
| Died | 13 April 1912 Jammu and Kashmir [b] |
| Resting place | Vostur van shaar shali Pampore |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Language | Kashmiri |
| Period | 19th century |
| Subject | Sufism |
Biography
editWahab was born around 1842.[citation needed] However, some news media have cited his birth as 1910.[citation needed] He had not received any formal education, but was believed to had psychological abilities and conceptual approach such as moral reasoning. After covering Sufism in his poetry, he was then regarded as a saint, and his Urs (death anniversary) is celebrated evey year in the month of April inside the premises of his dargah (Sufi shrine) at Pampore, Jammu and Kashmir.[8] Besides Sufi Muslims, his shrine is frequently visited by the devotees from the different religious, including Christians, Sikhs and Hindus.[citation needed]
Wahab is claimed to "sprung out a hot water spring amid a forest on his own". The spring he sprung out still flows in the Kashmir Valley.[5]
References
edit- ^ Lal, Mohan (22 June 1992). Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: Sasay to Zorgot. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 9788126012213 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Jammu and Kashmir: Official Portal". jk.gov.in.
- ^ "Maulana Rumi's poetry therapy for psychiatric patients in Kashmir". The Express Tribune. 13 December 2019.
- ^ "Second Day of Book Fest: Satirist Zareef Enthrals Audience". 29 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Kashmir remembers 19th-century sufi saint Wahab Khar on his death anniversary". 20 April 2014 – via Business Standard.
- ^ "WAHAB KHAR: Kashmir's ironman of poetry". Greater Kashmir. 8 February 2018.
- ^ "Treasure trove of Kashmiri mystic poetry". Rising Kashmir. 1 September 2017. Archived from the original on 25 June 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
- ^ "Scores throng Sufi poet's shrine in Kashmir". 5 Dariya News.
Notes
edit- ^ none of the added sources have mentioned the subject's birth place. Since the subject was a Kashmiri poet, which indicates that his birth place "Jammu and Kashmir princely state"
- ^ His shrine is located in Pampore town and it appears that he might have died in the same area, though none of the added sources have mentioned that.