Qazi Faiz Muhammad
| Born | Qazi Faiz Muhammad 23 November 1908 Halani Naushahro Feroze District Sindh, British India |
|---|---|
| Died | 13 October 1982 (aged 73) Karachi, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Politician, writer |
| Subject | Sindhi literature |
| Literary movement | Progressive |
| Notable works | Anjanu (Novel) |
| Children | Qazi Javed, Irshad Abbasi (Vice President SANA) |
Qazi Faiz Muhammad (Urdu: قاضی فیض محمد, Sindhi: قاضي فيض محمد) (b. 23 November 1908, d. 13 October 1982) was a progressive Pakistani politician and writer of Sindh, Pakistan. He led labour and peasant movements.[1]
Early life
[edit]According to autobiographical book Janab Guzariyam Jinseen by Sindhi Adabi Board Qazi was born to Qazi Nabi Bux Siddiqi on 23 November 1908 at Halani Town of District Nawab Shah, now Mehrabpur Taluka, Naushahro Feroze District, Sindh, Pakistan.[2]
Career
[edit]Since his childhood he joined politics and became member of Sindh Hari Committee under the leadership of Hyder Bux Jatoi. Qazi Faiz Muhammad supported "Quit India Movement" against Britain and opposed the Simon Commission. He was lawyer, secular politician, reformer, thinker, novelist and fond of classical Sufi music.[3] He took actively part in Khilafat movement. He belonged to middle class family and was peasant leader.[4][5] He was very close to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.[6] He was elected as secretary of Awami League party of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Sindh.[7][8] He wrote letters to G.M Syed in 1946, 1949, 1957 and 1972 about the political situations in Sindh.[9] His published novel Anjanu is countable contribution in Sindhi literature.[10]
Death
[edit]Qazi Faiz Muhammad died on 13 October 1982.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ iaoj (4 December 2008). "100th Birth Anniversary of Hari Leader Qazi Faiz Mohammed". Indus Asia Online Journal (iaoj). Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Sindhi Adabi Board Online Library (سنڌي ادبي بورڊ)". www.sindhiadabiboard.org. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ^ Rafi, Haneen (1 October 2015). "Tribute paid to Sindh icon Qazi Faiz Mohammed". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- ^ "Unsung hero: Remembering Qazi Faiz on his 108th birth anniversary". December 2016.
- ^ "We can never dispense with politics, politicians: Asma Jehangir". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^ "২৪ মার্চ ১৯৭১ কাদের মোল্লার সহযোগী আখতার গুণ্ডার(বিহারী) উত্থান | সংগ্রামের নোটবুক". 2 January 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ^ Afzal, M. Rafique (1976). Political Parties in Pakistan, 1947–1958. National Commission on Historical and Cultural Research.
- ^ "Dialogue, NOS, The News International". jang.com.pk. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^ Haag, Jaap; Horst, Atie van der; History, International Institute of Social (1999). Guide to the international archives and collections at the IISH, Amsterdam. International Institute of Social History. ISBN 9789068611861.
- ^ Muhammad, Qazi Faiz (1993). Anijanu: Navilu. Sindhi Sahit Gharu.
