Draft:Habibullah Bulbul

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Habibullah Bulbul حبیب الله بلبل
Born	09 December 1927 Kabul, Afghanistan
Died	10 May 1997 Abbottabad, Pakistan
Nationality	Afghan, Tajik
Occupation	Poet
Known for	Poetry, Sufism

Biography

Habibullah Bulbul (Dari: حبیب الله بلبل) (09 December 1927 - 10 May 1997), known as Bulbul which translates as the Nightingale, was a well-known Afghan Poet.

His poetry, primarily composed in the Lyric Poetry of Persian Ghazal, delves profoundly into themes of pain and sorrow. Yet, amidst these emotive depths, a persistent thread of hope weaves through his verses. A selection of his compositions has found a home in various literary journals and digital platforms, resonating with readers worldwide.

The Last Poem

His last poem was discovered tucked beneath his pillow, a quiet testament to his wisdom. As he imparted guidance to his children, urging them to embrace the path of humanity and extend a helping hand to one another, the poignant excerpt from his last poem echoed:

Published Works

A collection of his poems was published as the Divane Bulbul (دیوان بلبل)

• Kind Heart (پاکبازان)
• Badakhshan (بدخشان)
• Forty Thieves (چهل دزد)
• Princess in a Begger's Hut (دخت شاه در کلبه گدا)
• Akbar's Love (عشق اکبر)
• School of Love (مدرسه عشق)
• The Friendship (نمک دوستی)
• The Hunter in Love's Trap (صیاد در دام عشق)

Resources

• Divan Bulbul, Compiled by Faheem Hunarwar

External Sources

• Shaeristan Poetry Website»
• Official Facebook Page
• Official Instagram Page

Category:1920 births Category:1997 deaths Category:People from Kabul Category:Persian-language poets Category:21st-century Persian-language writers Category:Persian poets Category:Islamic scholars Category:Persian-language spiritual writers Category:Sufi poets Category:Mystic poets Category:People from Kabul Category:Sufi mystics Category:Tajik poets Category:Afghan poets Category:Afghan expatriates in Pakistan