Proof that Allah came closer by distance of two bows or less to Huzur SAW

Jashn-e-Muslim Saleem par Barqi Azmi kay ta'assurat

Appeal to promote www.bazmeurdu.net

Muslim Saleem interview on DD Urdu

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Akhtarul Wasey gets Padmashri

Barqi Azmi Na’at Bafazl-e-Khuda Aa Gaya Aane Wala

Dr Shahzad Rizvi translates Muslim Saleem’s ghazal

Translation of the ghazal of Muslim Saleem by Dr. Shahzad Rizvi, English novelist and poet (website: shahzadrizvi.com, or kahany.org)

Whenever I have not been understood
It has been regarded as my own fault
(Wo mujkho samajhnay mein jo naakam raha hai
khud mujhpay hi is baat ka ilzam raha hai)

Khiraaj-e-TaHseen baraey MuHtaram Muslim Saleem-Tanwir Phool

AlaHadrat Alaihir raHmah and His Taqwa

Urdu lovers call on Madhya Pradesh Governor

Acquaint him of problems faced by Urdu and Muslim institutions

Bhopal, January 10, 2013 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A delegation of Urdu lovers called on Madhya Pradesh governor Shri Ram Naresh Yadav at Raj Bhavan yesterday. The delegation comprised editor of Muslim Samachar Mr. Riyaz Khan, famous Urdu poet and writer Mr Muslim Saleem, Mr Abdul Hameed, advocate and others.

Jashn-e-Muslim Saleem held on grand scale

Scholars describe Muslim Saleem as leading Urdu poet

Laud Muslim Saleem’s selfless service to Urdu

Bhopal, December 30, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Jashn-e-Muslim Saleem was organised here on Sunday to felicitate great Urdu poet, writer, journalist and creator of massive directories of Urdu poets and writers on his 14 websites and blogs. The function was presided over by Dr. Ahmad Ali Barqi Azmi from Delhi while former Chairman of MP Urdu Academy and Allama Iqbal Markaz Prof. Afaq Ahmad was the chief guest. Present MP Urdu Academy Chairman Saleem Qureshi was also present on the dais along with Dr. Qasim Niazi and Zafar Naseemi on the dais. Dr. Barqi Azmi inaugurated the function by lighting a ‘shama’.

Muslim Saleem being felicitated by Azam Khan

In his paper, Zafar Naseemi described Muslim Saleem as a seasoned Urdu poet who has brought a new whiff of air in Urdu poetry. Quoting Muslim Saleem’s couplet lavishly, the veteran poet and writer Zafar Naseemi said that Muslim Saleem’s has his unique style of understanding and expressing things in an attractive way which enchants his readers and listeners. Bhopal is fortunate that Muslim Saleem has made the city his home for last 32 years. He said that Muslim Saleem has put in yeoman’s service for the cause of Urdu through this websites. He said that no doubt Muslim Saleem can be counted among big poets.

In his paper, Dr. Qasim Niazi lauded Muslim Saleem as a poet, writer, journalist and servant of Urdu, who has served Urdu through his websites selflessly. The octogenarian poet and writer Dr. Niazi said that whatever Muslim Saleem has said in his ghazals is novel since no one else has touched the subjects covered by Muslim Saleem in his ghazals before him. This is a sign of great poetry, which will be remembered for years to come.

Prof Afaq Ahmad being felicitated by Ataullah Faizan, president of Urdu Youth Forum, Bhopal.

Prof. Afaq Ahmad said that Muslim Saleem deserves the honour bestowed on him today. For this, he congratulated members of Urdu Youth Forum. Prof. Afaq read out a number of couplets of Muslim Saleem adding these can be described as additions to Urdu poetry. Dr. Afaq Ahmad also hailed Muslim Saleem’s service to Urdu through internet. He said that several of his old friends were reunited with him after finding his address and telephone number of Muslim Saleem’s directory Urdu Poets and Writers of Madhya Pradesh. He said Muslim Saleem has developed scores of directories of Urdu poets and writers of various cities and countries. This is a great work, which he has done alone.

From Left) Zafar Naseemi, MP Urdu Academy Chairman Saleem Qureshi, Dr. Barqi Azmi, Prof Afaq Ahmad, Dr. Qasim Niazi, Muslim Saleem

Presiding over the function, Dr. Ahmad Ali Barqi Azmi from Delhi congratulated Urdu Youth Forum for organising such a grand-scale function in honour of Muslim Saleem who really deserves it for being a great Urdu poet as well as servant of Urdu. He said that before this day, he had never met Muslim Saleem. Dr. Barqi Azmi said that he was so impressed by seeing Muslim Saleem’s web directories and his kalam on various sites that he wrote over 7 poems in honour of Muslim Saleem before meeting him in person. He said that it is due to Muslim Saleem’s tireless efforts through his web directors that scores of sidelined poets, including himself, came to world limelight. It is a great contribution of Muslim Saleem, he added. On the occasion, Dr. Barqi recited his pomes in praise of Muslim Saleem, Bhopal and Urdu Youth Forum which were widely appreciated. 

Dr Barqi Azmi being felicitated by President of Urdu Youth Forum Ataullah Faizan

At the outset, general secretary of Urdu Youth Forum, Bhopal Shariq Ali delivered a brief speech in which he enumerated reasons behind honouring Muslim Saleem. He said that he and other members of the orgnisation have developed penchant for Urdu poetry and literature through internet. Shariq said that whenever he search for an Urdu poet or writer on google, one or other directory developed Muslim Saleem came to the fore. This made him and his young friends fans of Muslim Saleem. According to Shariq Ali, this function was held due to this reason.

Dr Barqi Azmi lighting 'shama' to open the function

The function was conducted by upcoming poet and theatreperson Badr Wasti in a very enchanting and pleasing manner. He described Muslim Saleem as a very good poet and human being. Urdu Youth Forum secretary Mohammad Ali proposed a vote of thanks.

Muslim Saleem wiith Barqi Azmi and Urdu Youth Club Members 2

Dr Qasim Niazi being felicitated by Shariq Ali.

Earlier, note ghazal singer Yaqub Malik sang Muslim Saleem’s numerous ghazals and was asked by the audience to repeat a number couplets. His rendition, which continued for 45 minutes in the beginning of the function was well received and clapped. 

Ghazal singer Yaqub Malik being felicitated by Shariq Ali

 

Muslim Saleem with Dr. Barqi Azmi and members of Urdu Youth Forum, Bhopal.

Zafar Naseemi being felicitated by Shariq Ali

 

 

 

 

Mohammad Ali proposing vote of thanks

Muslim Saleem wiith Parveen Kaif, daughter of Kaif Bhopali

Jashns-e-Muslim Saleem report in Urdu

Zafar Naseemi on Muslim Saleem's life and works

Zafar Naseemi is an octogenarian and respectable poet and critic of Urdu in Bhopal. Here is an article "Muslim Saleem Ki Amad-Amad" written by him.  

Urdu Virasat Caravan visits Bhopal

Urdu should be adopted wholeheartedly: Governor

Bhopal, December 23, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Addressing a seminar of “Urdu Heritage Caravan” at Peoples University Auditorium here today, Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav said that we will have to adopt Urdu with core of our hearts for conserving Hindustani culture The seminar was organised by Indian Development and Education Associates. He said that Urdu and Hindi are real sisters. It is injustice to link Urdu with any particular community.

Imam Ghazali remembered by Barqi Azmi

Muslim Saleem Ghazal Khamoshi say…(corrected)

Anees Ansari on Muslim Saleem (revised)

Barqi Azmi ghazal

Hazrat Zainul Abideen RA

Tribtute to Imam Hussain A.S. by Rahmat Ilahi Barq Azmi

Allama Iqbal’s tribute to Hazrat Imam Hussin A.S.

Dr. Saleem Wahid Saleem - ghazal translated into English by Dr. Shahzad Rizvi

Dr. Saleem Wahid Saleem- a glimpse

By Dr. Shahzad Rizvi

دستِ طلب نہ کر دراز جاہ و حشم نہ کر قبول
بن نہ گدائے روسیاہ دام و درم نہ کر قبول

Urdu poet

Muslim Saleem ghazal November 13, 2012

Muslim Saleem congratulates Govenor Mr. Ram Naresh Yadav

Noted poet, writer and honorary patron of Indo Kuwait Friendship Society Muslim Saleem congratulated Madhya Pradesh Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav on the occasion occasion of Dussehra on October 25, 2012 at Raj Bhavan (Governor House), Bhopal.

Muslim Saleem qata on Mohammad Rafi Oct 25, 2012

Dr. Zaiba Zeenat - Afsana - Tumhare Liye

Muslim Saleem inspects Premchand Archives in Delhi

Saleem visited Premchand Archives at Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi on the invitation of the then director Mrs. Sahiba Anjum Zaidi on December 9, 2010. Here are some photographs of the visit.

Muslim Saleem inspecting Jamia’s Premchand Archives in Delhi with its director Prof. Sahiba Anjuan Zaidi copy

more to follow 

Muslim Saleem - ghazal - October 15, 2012

Muslim Saleem - ghazal - Mujhay laga ke koi bulbula

Loneliness – a poem by Dr. Saleem Wahid Saleem

Great poet Dr, Saleem Wahid Saleem also wrote poetry in Persian and English. But most of such works are not available. I have this original poem written him English, which is being presented for your kind perusal. (Muslim Saleem – October 13, 2012)

Noorul Hasnain on Muslim Saleem’s poetry

 Syed Noorul Hasnain is an established litterateur and critic of Urdu literature. He has deep insight into poetry as well. Here is an article written by him focusing on some brighter aspects and dimensions of Muslim Saleem’s poetry.

Muslim Saleem - ek sher

Dhoop mein deewar bhi thi, kisko thaa iska khayal

istifada saaya-e-deewar se sab nay kiya

Zaroorat-e-Rishta by Dilawar Figar

Muslim Saleem ghazal October 7, 2012