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ابوالامتياز ع س مسلم

ABUL IMTIAZ AIN SEEN MUSLIM

Pen Name		: Abul Imitaz Ain Seen Muslim

Given Name	: Abdul Sattar

Agnomen (Kunyat) 	: Abul Imtiaz

BORN:

8th April 1922 (10 Sha’baan, 1340 AH); in Aryne Family, in the remote village of Lohgarh on the bank of river Sutlej in District Jallandhar, East Punjab. Formally migrated to Pakistan in 1947.

EDUCATION:

There being no school in Lohgarh. Primary/higher primary in the nearest Village of Khaira-Fauju-Singh, about 3 kilometres away – Vernacular Middle in Mahatpur Town, 6 km away, and Matriculation in 1942 which included two extra years of Junior and Senior special classes to make up for English Language of 4-6 years duration from D.B. High School in the historical city of Nakodar. Daily journey to schools up to Mahatpur was generally undertaken on foot in freezing winters or hellishly hot summers. I was always a top class student, class monitor or leader in parades or functions, and was first class scout in High School; Manger of Hostel’s Muslim Kitchen for over three out of four years, over senior school mates; played Volleyball, Football and was Captain of the High School Hockey Team. Took keen interest in reading, having read every book in high school library, besides any available Books, historical, Religious on any subject, at home or elsewhere in Urdu, Punjabi – Prose or Poetry, and was already attempting to compose poetry in both languages. Participated actively in High School debates, speech competitions, dramas, poetical recitals, scout rallies and even tried to learn Pipe Band, and a few years later classical music. GRADUATION: Could not continue formal education after matriculation, for several years owing to financial reasons, but later obtained B.A degree in 1960 from Karachi University in Economics with Persian as optional subjects, which had been my subjects, from primary and middle schools. My total study of the four years’ F.A + B.A. course was no more than 40-50 hours. I also studied Gurmukhi and Arabic for two years while in High school Junior / Senior special classes. EARLY LIFE 1942-48: Immediately after matriculation in 1942, I availed of an opportunity to go to Karachi and took my first job as a Construction Labour Supervisor at Rs.1/- daily wage; later was taken as a clerk (a ‘‘white-collar’’ job) in Sind Provincial Secretariat, at Rs. 30/- per month. Soon, I left this job for a similar civilian post in Royal Air Force, Drigh Road at Rs.45/- per month, so that I could send Rs. 15-20 therefrom to my parents. I continued this service until the end of 1948. After 6 years of service I was drawing no more than Rs.135/140 per month. R.AF / RPF 1943-48: I was lucky to have company of University graduates (store-keepers), many of whom possessed M.A., and even L.L.B, qualifications, people from all over India, speaking different languages, of various Religions, Cultures, different political opinions, casts and creeds, so that I had a cosmopolitan experience. I believe, I was the youngest (21 years of age) and junior most civilian employee amongst over 200 others, many of them reaching retirement age, when by a queer  twist of fate I was catapulted out of an abyss to lead an ‘‘Air Force Civilians’ Association’’ before the ruling all white RAF, to ensure self respect and fair treatment, this being the only such association recognised in the whole of India by the British Air Ministry. This I was able to successfully do until I left the service after nearly six years at the end of 1948. This leadership extended throughout India until the establishment of Pakistan. Apart from other experience, which has been helpful thoughout my life, it taught me how to face heavy odds and Imperial British military in whose domain sun never set. Having left Air Force service, coming to grips with a new world of homelessness, refugee problems and prejudices and etc., was a fresh struggle. After a few jobs here and there, I finally settled as a salesman with a Scandinavian company in 1950 of which we are now the owners by the Grace of Allah. He has been very Kind to us and my son has now companies for a variety of business activities in 9-10 countries. INTERESTS: I am: -	Deeply interested in Poetry, Religious Philosophy, Scientific study of Religion, History, Social and Reformative work from early life. I have been active participant in Freedom Struggle and Pakistan Movement. -	A pioneer of work for the Mentally Retarded Children having founded the first ever Society for Children in Need of Special Attention – SCINOSA in Pakistan in 1960. It has a grand building, School, Vocational training workshops, Speech therapy, Physiotherapy and other facilities. There are now perhaps over 150 such facilities (most only schools), in Pakistan, and I can say these all have followed our example. Teachers of many were trained by us. -	The Founder of Rahmat Charitable Trust (1985) which also runs Rahmat Charitable Hospital and Maternity Home since 1996. -	Active worker for Independence and Pakistan Movements; organised successful rallies and adult Education Programmes. 1942 - 46 -	Founder of Muslim League Branch, Dirgh Colony, Karachi. 1943-1947 -	Member Executive Committee, Theosophical Society of Pakistan. 1948 -	Secretary General, Poor Families’ Welfare Society, Karachi. 1949 -	President R.D. (Rukmini Devi) Youth Lodge, Karachi. 1949 -	Member Executive Committee “Halqa-e-Arbaab-e-Zauq”, Karachi. 1950-51 -	Founder/Secretary Pakistan Norway Friendship Society. 1952 -	Founder, Editor: Monthly Magazine “Naya Rahi”, Karachi. 1956-62 -	Proprietor Maktab Naya Rahi, Publishers 1957 - 62 -	Member Pakistan Institute of International Affairs, Karachi. 1957-62 -	Member, Anjuman Adabi Jaraid Pakistan. 1957 -	Founding Member Pakistan Writers’ Guild. 1959 -	Founder, President Scinosa - Society for Children in Need of Special Attention. (for Mentally Retarded) 1960-2002 -	Founder – Patron Scinosa Day Home and Training Centre for Mentally Retarded. 1960-2002 -	Founder/Editor Monthly Scinosa (representing the Mentally Retarded) 1997-2002 -	Represented Pakistan in the 13th Asian Conference for the Mentally Retarded, Dhakka, Nov.1997 -	Founder/Patron Rahmat Charitable Trust, Karachi. 1985 – to date -	Founder/Patron Rahmat Charitable Hospital and Maternity Home, 1997- to date PUBLICATIONS: -	Devotional (Hamd and Na’t) Poetry including one in Punjabi and another in English ………….. 10 Titles - Other Poetry (Ghzal, Nazm, Dohe, Geet) ………………….……		3 - Travelogues (European --- Asian --- Muslim Countries) ………. 3 - Short Stories (Collection) …………………………………..…... 1 - Research and Criticism ….………………………………………. 4 - Essays/ Articles and Newspaper Columns …………………....…. 7 - Autobiography …………….………………………………………	1 - Interviews (Collection) ……………….………………………….. 1 - Social Welfare (Mental Retardation in Pakistan)   ………...…..…	2 - Books for Children (Lullabies, History and General Knowledge) .…10 - Names and Title of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Verse (Under publication) ….……........ 2									 Total 	    44 The first and the only Book in Punjabi poetry is included in M.A syllabus of Oriental College Punjab, University. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS: Enclosed - 4 Pages RESEARCH AND CRITICAL APPRECIATION OF WORKS OF A. S. MUSLIM: -	Ph.D Thesis by Dr. Ghazala Yunus, on “Abul Imtiaz Ain Seen Muslim - (Person and Poetry)”, Vinoba Bhave University, India. -	Magister (Ph.D equalent) with distinction, research and translation of “Caravan-e-Haram” in Arabic by Dr. Eman Shokry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egpt. -	Books of critical appreciation compiled by the other authors .………5 Titles -	Other research, M.A., M.Phil and articles / translations in Arabic as per list of publications. TRAVELS: Over 31 countries – more than 200 journeys East and South Asia: Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand Middle East and Africa: Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordon, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria and U.A.E	West : Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Holland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey AWARDS: 1992 – 	Distinguished Services for Promotion of Na’t – Pakistan Na’t Academy, Karachi, Silver Jubilee Award. 1994 – 	Best Na’t Poet, Adabi Parwar, Islamabad. 1994 – 	Special Award for Literary Services, outside Pakistan, Asian Arts Society, Great Britain. 2000 – 	Shield from “Spe-ed” for 40 years of Devotion and Commitment of services of Special Children. 2001 – 	International Volunteers Day (Distinguished Social Services – Scinosa), organising committee for International Volunteers Day (Pakistan Red Cross Society). 2002 – 	Shield of Distinction (42 years service for Mentally Retarded), Balkhi Foundation, Karachi. 2002 – 	Nishan-e-Sapaas, from Halqa-e-Aahang-e-Nau, Karachi. (Literary) 2002 – 	Nishan-e-E’traaf, Urdu Sindhi Foundation. 2003 – 	Bismilla (In The Name of Allah Award), from Waqar-e-Adab, Karachi. 2006 – 	Hafiz Taib Na’t Award, Bazm-e-Na’t, War Burton, Dist. Nankana Sahib, Punjab (Pakistan). 2009 – 	Distinguished Award for Best Na’t Poet, Govt. of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.