Naat Rang (Manqabat Number)
Review by Shumaila Munib Shumail :
In Urdu sacred poetry, “Manqabat” is a genre that has retained its intellectual, spiritual and artistic significance for centuries. The latest issue of “Naat Rang,” which has been specially published as “Manqabat No,” is a very authentic and credible account of the scholarly and literary aspects of this genre. Editor-in-Chief Syed Sabih Rahmani has compiled this magazine not only with creative insight but also with a high level of research quality, making it an authoritative reference document for research scholars.
In addition, research articles on the oeuvres of important poets and literary figures further enhance the value of this magazine in the “Articles” and “Thought and Art” sections. For academic circles, this magazine not only provides curriculum and research materials but also offers students and teachers new perspectives for critical study. This magazine is a valuable reference at the university level and in other literary research centers that provides an opportunity to understand the scholarly tradition of Manaqbat in today’s context. It would not be out of place to say that this special issue of “Naat Rang” is a mirror of the intellectual and aesthetic world of Manaqbat that will continue to guide the literary and educational field for years to come. This effort by Syed Sabih Rahmani and his colleagues is a bright milestone in the history of Urdu sacred literature.
This magazine has been compiled from the perspective of understanding, criticism, and research of Manaqabat; therefore, the entire magazine consists of research and criticism. The layout of this magazine is as follows:
(1): Hamd-o-Naat
(2): Editorial by Syed Sabih Rehmani
(3): Articles on Manqabat
(4): Thought and Art
(5): Special Section
(6): letter to editor
(7): Publications list of the Naat Research Center
Moreover! I am heartily thankful to the editor of “Naat Rang,” Mr. Syed Sabih Rahmani, for this scientific and literary gift. I hope this magazine will surely enlighten the hearts of the readers due to its beautiful layout, authentic content, and spiritual insights.
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