“Gadriya” by Ashfaq Ahmad: A Symbol of Humanism and Enlightenment

Authors

  • Syed Fakhar Imam Shah Lecturer, Department of Urdu & Iqbaliat, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar Campus
  • Tanzeela Qurban MPhil Scholar, Department of Urdu & Iqbaliat, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar Campus
  • Israr Ahmad Lecturer, Department of Urdu & Iqbaliat, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar Campus

Abstract

A human being takes certain traits and characteristics in his instinct and opens his eyes under the shadow of certain customs and traditions in this society. Among the best qualities that have been counted among them are the feelings of mercy, mutual compassion and love, self-sacrifice and philanthropy. In all of them, philanthropy is a trait that is distinguished by religion, color, caste and nationality. Ashfaq Ahmed has also presented many such creations in Urdu literature which reflect the universality.His short story "Gadriya" covers the subject of migration and riots, it also reflects enlightenment and philanthropy in a rich way.

Keywords: Popular Literature, Pure Literature, Philanthropy, Enlightenment, Gadriya

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Published

2025-08-27

How to Cite

Syed Fakhar Imam Shah, Tanzeela Qurban, & Israr Ahmad. (2025). “Gadriya” by Ashfaq Ahmad: A Symbol of Humanism and Enlightenment. Sociology &Amp; Cultural Research Review, 4(01), 711–717. Retrieved from https://scrrjournal.com/index.php/14/article/view/350

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 01 (2025): Sociology & Cultural Research Review

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Articles