Jilani Kamran

Professor Jilani Kamran (born Ghulam Jilani; 24 August 1926 22 February 2003), also spelled Gilani Kamran, was a Pakistani poet, critic, teacher, and the head of Forman Christian College at English department. He wrote about thirty-five books, comprising poems and some uncertain genres, he is also credited for translating the publications of a 9th century's Sufi poet Khwaja Ghulam Farid into English.

Jilani Kamran
Jilani Kamran
Native name
جیلانی كامران
BornGhulam Jilani[1]
(1926-08-24)August 24, 1926
Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir princely state, British India
DiedFebruary 22, 2003(2003-02-22) (aged 76)
Lahore, Pakistan
Resting placeNishtar Block cemetery, Lahore
Pen nameJilani Kamran
Occupation
  • Poet
  • Critic
  • Teacher
LanguageUrdu, English
EducationEnglish
MA
English
MA (Hons)
Alma mater
GenresGazal, Nazm
Notable awardsFull list
Years active1958–2003

Early life and education

He was born as Ghulam Jilani in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir princely state, British India. He did his master's from in English from the University of Punjab[2] and Master of Arts (Hons) from the University of Edinburgh.

He served in various education departments since his first appointment in 1958 at the Government College University, Lahore. He initially served as a teacher until 1973. He was later transferred to the Government College Asghar Mall Rawalpindi and served as principal from 1973 until his was transferred in 1975 to the Government Shalimar College at Baghbanpura where he served until 1979. Later in 1979, he was appointed as head of the Forman Christian College (formerly F. C. College) for English department until he retired in 1986.

Literary work

Jilani started his career around 1958 when he was appointed as a teacher.[3] He primarily wrote Sufi devotional poems, and was influenced by the contemporary European literature. His some authorship include Nai Nazm kay Taqazay, Ibn-e-Arabi, and Mansur Hallaj among other publications, including some books on mysticism.[4] He wrote in both Urdu and English languages, and is often recognized for introducing new genres of nazms to Urdu poetry with the help of romantic and Arabic poetry.[5]

Publications

Key
Remarks denote a short description of the work where available.
# Title[6] Year Type/Credited as Remarks
1Ana Al-Haqq N/A Poem N/A
2Pakistan a Cultural Metaphor N/A Poem N/A
3Cultural images in Post-Iqbal World N/A Poem N/A
4South Asia: Muslim Creative Mind N/A Poem N/A
5Cross currents in Urdu literature N/A Poem N/A
6South Asia: Muslim Creative Mind N/A Poem N/A
7Nai Nazm kay Taqazay N/A Book N/A
8Ibn-e-Arabi N/A Book N/A
9Dastaveez N/A Book N/A
10Humara Deeni Aur Fikri Safar N/A Book N/A
11Galib Ki Tehzeebi Shaksiyat N/A Book N/A
12Ameer Khasru Ka Sofiyana Maslak N/A Book N/A
13Magrib Ke Tanqidi Nazarye N/A Book N/A
14Angrezi Zuban Aur Adb Ki Tadris Me Qaumi Zubaan Ka Kirdaar N/A Book N/A
15Quaid-e-Azam Aur Azadi Ki Tehrik N/A Book N/A
16Tankeed Ka Naya Pas-e-Manzar N/A Book N/A
17Quaid-e-Azam Aur Azadi Ki Tehrik N/A Book N/A
18Ustaadey N/A Book N/A
19Bagh-e-Dunya N/A Book N/A
20Zinda Rahnuma Quaid-e-Azam N/A Book N/A
21Ek Kali Do Bastiyan N/A Book N/A
22Quaid-e-Azam Aur Azadi Ki Tehrik N/A Book N/A
23Qaumi Zuban Aur Ilaqae Zubaano Ka Rishta N/A Book N/A
24Iqbal Aur Humara Ehed N/A Book N/A
25Chhoti Badi Nazmein N/A Book N/A
26Nazarya Pakistan Ka Abdi Aur Fikri Mutala N/A Book N/A
27Qaumiyat Ki Tashkeel Aur Urdu Zuban N/A Book N/A
28Baqi Nazmein N/A Book N/A
29Adb Ke Makhfi Ishare N/A Book N/A

Awards

Year Award[3] Nominated work Result
1986 Tamgha-e-Imtiaz N/A Won
2002 Pride of Performance N/A Won
N/A Tamgha-e-Quaid-e-Azam N/A Won
N/A Adamjee Literary Award N/A Won

Death

Jilani was suffering from hypertension medical condition, and was subsequently admitted to a hospital. He died of brain haemorrhage on 23 February 2003 in Lahore, Pakistan, and is buried in Nishtar Block cemetery, Lahore.[3]

References

  1. Āfāqī, Ṣābir; Jasion, Jan T. (14 July 2004). Táhirih in History: Perspectives on Qurratu'l-'Ayn from East and West. Kalimat Press. ISBN 9781890688356 via Google Books.
  2. "Noted Urdu poet, scholar Kamran is no more". Zee News. 24 February 2003.
  3. "Prof Jilani Kamran passes away". DAWN.COM. 23 February 2003.
  4. "Tributes paid to Jilani Kamran". DAWN.COM. 10 March 2003.
  5. "جیلانی کامران: استانزے کا شاعر". www.bbc.com.
  6. "BookslistGK" (PDF). library.gcu.edu.pk.

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