Samad Mir (c. 1893 – 9 January 1959) was a Sufi Muslim poet from Kashmir.[1][2]

Life

Samad Mir was born in Alam Sahib Narwara, Srinagar, Kashmir. His parents were Khaliq Mir and Noor. Khaliq Mir, a dervish, originally hailed from Nambalhar, a small village in Budgam, before moving to Srinagar in search of a livelihood. His father passed away between 1893 and 1894.[3][4] Samad had two brothers, Rahim and Mohammad. Rahim remained in Narwara, while Mohammad passed away in his twenties [source]. Samad was the only one who returned to his native village.

Samad worked as a laborer at the Hari Niwas Palace (commonly known as The Grand Palace) in Srinagar, and he had three sons and one daughter.[3]

Poetry and Sufism

Despite having no formal education,[3] Samad Mir was illiterate.[4] His poetry was transcribed by Ali Shah of Wagar, Budgam.

Mir's poetry was compiled in a collection titled Kulyaat-e-Samad Mir by Moti Lal Saqi. The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages has published and revised the collection four times.[3] A monograph on Mir has been published by the Sahitya Akademi, Government of India, in both Urdu and Kashmiri.[4] Mir is credited with writing over 200 poems.[5]

In line with Sufi tradition, Mir's poetry often deals with concepts such as beauty and truth.[5] Beyond that, a common theme is the praise of Prophets, Walis, and Sufi saints of Islam.[6]

Death

Samad Mir passed away on January 9, 1959 at his residence in Nambalhar (also said as Nambalhard). He was buried at Agar, Nambalhar (Budgam district), where a shrine has since been erected in his honor.[7]

Works

  • Aknandun ("The Only Son")
  • Praran Praran Tarawatiyay
  • Islamic Poetry (Na'ats)

References

  1. ^ "Kashmiri Poets: Samad Mir". koausa.org. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
  2. ^ "Kashmiri Poets". www.ikashmir.net. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
  3. ^ a b c d NAJAR, DR MANZOOR AHMAD (2018-06-16). Hierophantic Experiences in Kashmiri Sufi Poetry. Evincepub Publishing. ISBN 9789387905481.
  4. ^ a b c Gauhar, G. N. (1998). Hazratbal: the central stage of Kashmir politics. Virgo Publications. p. 248. ISBN 9788185870113.
  5. ^ a b NAJAR, DR MANZOOR AHMAD (2018-06-16). Hierophantic Experiences in Kashmiri Sufi Poetry. Evincepub Publishing. ISBN 9789387905481.
  6. ^ NAJAR, DR MANZOOR AHMAD (2018-06-16). Hierophantic Experiences in Kashmiri Sufi Poetry. Evincepub Publishing. ISBN 9789387905481.
  7. ^ "Samad Mir: A Great Sufi Poet of Kashmir". Precious Kashmir. 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samad_Mir
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