حلقہ اربابِ ذوق کے معیارِات شعر ٍ:جیلانی کامران کی شاعری : تحقیقی و تنقیدی مطالعہ

The Poetic Standards of Halqa-e-Arbab-e-Zauq: A Critical and Research-Based Study of Jilani Kamran’s Poetry

Authors

  • Dr. Muhammad Ashraf Assistant Professor, Department of Urdu, Govt.Willayat Hussain Islamia Graduate College, Multan

Keywords:

Gilani Kamran, Halqa Arbab e Zouq, modern Urdu free verse, individuality, indigenous influences, metaphysical thoughts

Abstract

Gilani Kamran is a renowned Urdu poet associated with the Halqa Arbab e Zouq.He is considered a representative poet of modern Urdu free verse. His poetic style stands out with uniqueness and distinctive expression. Some of his collections include 'Istanze,' 'Naqsh-e-Kaf Pa,' 'Chhoti Badi Nazmain,' 'Dastaweez,' 'Bagh-e-Dunya,' 'Aur Nazmain,' and 'Baqi Nazmain.' The individuality of Gilani Kamran's poetry lies in the dexterous utilization of symbols, similes and metaphors. He has very unique, elegant and distinctive style. His poetry makes him an illustrious and acclaimed poet. It encompasses a huge variety of themes and innovative terms under the mask of nature and its manifestation.  His poetry is infused with Sufi inclinations, both foreign and indigenous influences, imagination, emotions, mystical concepts, and transcendent ideas. It revives the sense of individuality in the Muslim persona, highlighting hope, longing, Islamic Ajami tradition, Islamic civilization and cultural practices and compassion for humanity.

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Published

2026-09-30

How to Cite

Ashraf, D. M. (2026). حلقہ اربابِ ذوق کے معیارِات شعر ٍ:جیلانی کامران کی شاعری : تحقیقی و تنقیدی مطالعہ: The Poetic Standards of Halqa-e-Arbab-e-Zauq: A Critical and Research-Based Study of Jilani Kamran’s Poetry. Zauq-e-Tahqeeq, 8(3), 157–177. Retrieved from http://zauq-e-tahqeeq.com/index.php/ZT/article/view/519