Shah Abdul Bhittai's Poetry: A Beacon of Courage and Humanity

Shah Abdul Bhittai is a true and fearless Sufi poet of Sindh, who propagated peace, love, brotherhood, and human dignity for mankind in his poetry

Shuhban Ali Siyal

Whenever an authentic history of the sleepy land is written, especially literary history, poetry will rise to the top in any way because the mood of the small land is something like that. Even in human history, poetry is the only one that has been used to express any special quality of a human being. From ancient books to todays, if you examine the books carefully, you will find a lot of poetry in them. From the poets of earlier ages to Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai and from Kalidas to Kandari Fakirs, the poetry tradition has been very strong in the region. The traditions that have influenced the mental state and mood of the people here are similar to the poetry traditions in the middle of history.

In such a situation of time or history, many such people were born who did not like all this, and they decided to continue their struggle to find the basic goodness of man for awaken it. Many people have born, who have performed their work with great joy, it is another matter that some people were successful in their process and some people could not get the desired results from this process. However, their struggle influenced the people, and they have left their indelible marks on time and history. We are walking on the same path, the path that leads to the light, the light that is the salvation of mankind. It is the light of man’s access to the goodness of man, which has been learnt and transferred generation to generation. If we learn to walk in the light of the message given by these ancestors, it is sure that our vision will become bright.

Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai – The Poet of Courage

How fortunate is the land of Sindh that has given birth to brave, courageous, righteous political leaders, Sufi sages, religious scholars, thinkers, and poets – Such as Hazart Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, Sachal Sarmast, Sufi Shah Inayat, Sami, and many others.

barren land that fails to yield crops when neglected. This poignant imagery serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of neglecting one’s responsibilities and underscores the importance of contributing positively to the world.

Bhittai in India

Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, we find a beacon of peace, love, and brotherhood in his poetry. His teachings, emphasizing hard work and fulfilling one’s duty, guide us toward a brighter vision for the future. Sindh’s fortune lies in its legacy of producing not only brave leaders but also profound poets like Bhittai, whose messages continue to resonate and offer treasured visions for generations.

*Shuhban Ali Siyal, studies in language and literature at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed, Benazirabad (Nawabshah) Sindh.

Source: Sindh Courier