Where is Rahman’s poetry used?
March 14, 2009
Where have you seen poetry of Rahman used?
Here are couplets on the ceiling of a restaurant.
I have seen the poems on the back of donkey carts and on school noticeboards.
Where else do his verses get written?
If you can find somewhere that his poetry is written near where you live
take a photo and post a message here with your email.
I will email you back and then add your picture to our website.
Rahman’s poetry needs greater exposure in our world.
Thanks
Imdad
The Perfect place to sit and consider great Truths.
His legacy
March 4, 2009
The Pushtun poet AbdulAbdur Rahman Baba was born near Peshawar around A.D. 1650 during the rule of the Mughal king Aurangzeb.
His poetry, written in Pushtu, reveals that he was a learned man who was deeply influenced by Persian Sufism. His main themes are an emphasis on an intimate relationship with God and goodness to all mankind.
To this day, Rahman Baba remains the most popular Afghan poet, and wherever Pushtuns congregate, his poetry is quoted with a familiarity and weight that makes it proverbial.
