PAMPORE, Aug 16 (KNS): The complete poetry anthology of renowned Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet, Wahab Khar, titled ‘Bayaz-e-Wahab Khar’, was formally unveiled on Sunday at a special ceremony held at the Wahab Khar Hall in the Shar Shali area of Pampore Tehsil.
The event, presided over by noted intellectual and writer Dr Satish Vimal, witnessed the participation of a large number of poets, writers, scholars, intellectuals, religious figures, and people from various walks of life.
Describing the anthology as a significant spiritual treatise of Kashmir, Dr Vimal lauded the extensive research work undertaken by the team led by Mushtaque Barq, the Chief Editor of the collection. He said the anthology comprises all authenticated poetic compositions of the spiritual bard, with a corrected text finalised after years of meticulous research.
"The poetry of Wahab Khar is the significant spiritual treatise of Kashmir.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThe work done by Idara-e-Auqaf Wahab Khar shrine is praiseworthy. Sheikh Waseem of Kitab Mahal has added to the quality of the publication. It is hoped that the translations of Wahab Khar's selected compositions are done for wider readership in the near future," Dr Vimal said in his presidential address.
Prominent among those present on the occasion included writer and critic Dr Ghulam Nabi Haleem, editor Fayaz Arif, Professor Javaid Ahmad Dar, famed musician Krishan Ji Langu, and Advocate Ashiq Hussain.
A special musical programme was also organised during the event, in which eminent folk artists presented Sufi compositions, including selected verses of Wahab Sahib Khar. The soulful performances added to the spiritual and literary ambience of the gathering, officials said. (KNS)