Rag-e-Saaz (1967) is the debut poetry collection by Wali Alam Shaheen, published during the early part of his career under his former pen name, Shaheen Ghazipuri. It is a foundational work of ghazals and nazms that established his reputation in the Urdu literary world before he later settled in Ottawa and became a prominent figure in the Canadian Urdu diaspora.
Baynishaan is the second collection of Urdu poetry by Wali Alam Shaheen, first published in 1984. The book is known for its modern sensibility and contains a variety of ghazals and nazms that reflect the poet's unique style, often blending emotional depth with a distinct literary voice developed during his life in both Pakistan and Canada.
"Dreams and Destinations: Shaheen and his poetry" is a 1986 publication edited by Nuzrat Yar Khan and published by the Canada-Pakistan Association in Ottawa. The book explores the work of Wali Alam Shaheen and includes English translations of various poems from his second collection, be-nishaan.
This collection of Urdu Ghazals titled Khula Darwazeh (The Open Door), authored by the poet Shaheen and published in 2009, explores themes of migration, identity, existential longing, and the complexities of human relationships through the traditional lens of Urdu poetry. The work reflects the poet's personal experiences as an immigrant, often utilizing metaphors of "doors" and "walls" to symbolize both the opportunities and the psychological barriers inherent in displacement and self-discovery. Dedicated to his family and supported by notable literary figures like Dr. Artaza Karim, the volume contains numerous ghazals that balance a modern sensibility with classical Urdu linguistic nuances, addressing the "homelessness within homes" and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.
Zar-e-DaagH is the seventh collection of poetry by Wali Alam Shaheen, published in 2021 by Nastalique Matbuaat in Lahore, Pakistan. Dedicated to his twelve grandchildren born in North America, the book features a selection of ghazals that explore themes of self-identity, the endurance of pain as a form of wealth, and the poet's experiences as a "dervish of literature".
Shabnasheen is the sixth collection of poetry by Shaheen, published in 2018 in New Delhi and later in a 2022 Pakistani edition that included 40% more poems. The book’s title is derived from a verse by the classical poet Hafez Shirazi and features a selection of poems that reflect a modern Urdu sensibility.
This book is a collection of selected poetry by Wali Alam Shaheen, which has been compiled and translated into English by Baidar Bakht. It includes seven chapters featuring selections from Shaheen's various published works, alongside a detailed chronology of his life, literary accomplishments, and career.
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