In Each and Every Drop: An Ocean

Description

The translation consists of columns published in a book entitled Qatra Qatra Qulzum. The translation was commissioned by Wasif Ali Wasif himself. This book would help him win many new admirers, both within Pakistan and abroad. His message of sanity, brotherhood, love and compassion should mean a great deal to all of us who live in a troubled age. If it brings a ray of hope to its readers the labour of the translator and the publisher would not be in vain.

“Wasif Ali Wasif was a remarkable man by any standard. It is not for me to enlarge upon his spiritual status or godliness. He possessed far too many qualities for any of us to fathom. One facet of his fascinating personality, however, stands out, that is, his sparkling conversation which conveyed comfort to many a mind, darkened by the stress and uncertainties of the age we live in. Perhaps the word conversation doesn’t fit the context.”

Author Biography

Wasif Ali Wasif is a writer, poet and Sufi intellectual from Pakistan. He is famous for his unique literary style. He used to write short pieces of prose on topics like love, life, fortune, fear, hope, expectation, promise, prayer, happiness, sorrow and so on. He did poetry in Urdu and Punjabi languages. Probably no contemporary Urdu writer is more cited in quotations than he is. Later years he used to answer questions in specially arranged gatherings at Lahore attended by the notable community. Some of these sessions were recorded in audio and were later published as Guftagoo (talk) series. His mehfils never had a set subject nor did he lecture on chosen topics. His way was to ask people if they had questions and then he responded to these in his highly original style. His thought was more on mysticism, spirituality and humanity. There are about 40 books to his credit including “Shab Chiragh”, “Kiran Kiran Sooraj”, and “Dil Darya Samandar”. It is self-evident that his books as well as recordings of talks are a treasure trove of wisdom.