"RAFIUDDIN RAAZ, A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE THOUGHT IN ROSHNI KE KHUDO KHAAL (NA‘TIYA MUSADDAS)

Abstract

The naat collection “Roshni Ke Khud o khal” transcends mere poetic expression to offer an intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic exploration of the life and character of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The title itself symbolizes the divine light embodied by the Prophet, serving as a timeless beacon of guidance and morality. This work is a masterful fusion of creativity and scholarship, presenting the Seerah through the classical musaddas form with profound eloquence and artistic finesse. Positioned alongside the monumental contributions of Urdu naat poets such as Maulana Altaf Hussain Hali and Hafeez Jalandhari, this collection stands out for its comprehensive portrayal of prophetic virtues and historical realities. It successfully meets the formidable challenge of capturing the multifaceted dimensions of the Prophet’s life in a poetic form that resonates deeply with both the intellect and the heart, thereby enriching Urdu naat literature with its unique voice and vision.