Question 1

Who is the poet of the Manqabat that begins with 'Agar Nad-e-Ali parhne ki rasm ijaad ho jaye'?

Accepted Answer

The poet is Mohsin Naqvi.

Question 2

What is the title of the book in which this Manqabat is published?

Accepted Answer

The Manqabat is from the book 'Haq Ilyas'.

Question 3

What is the central theme of this Manqabat?

Accepted Answer

The poem expresses the transformative power of devotion to Hazrat Ali (AS), emphasizing his role in spiritual and worldly liberation, especially in contexts like Kashmir and the unity of the Muslim world.

Question 4

What is the significance of 'Nad-e-Ali' in this poem?

Accepted Answer

'Nad-e-Ali' is a traditional Shia invocation calling upon Hazrat Ali (AS) in times of distress. The poet imagines a world transformed for the better if this invocation became a spiritual practice.

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