ISLAMABAD:Noted poet and Naat Khawan Syed Ejaz Ali Rehmani was remembered here on Sunday among the literary circles for his contributions to the Urdu language and literature.
Rehmani was born on February 12, 1936 in Aligarh and despite facing challenges in his childhood as an orphan, he went on to become a celebrated poet and a revered figure in the world of literature.
In 1954, Rehmani moved to Pakistan and passed the exams of Adeeb and Adeeb Fazil, becoming an employee at the Ibrahim Industry of Usmanabad, Karachi. He also continued to write qata’at for a local daily and established himself as a talented poet.
Rehmani wrote under the pen name “Ejaz” and was considered a remarkable poet of Naat. He was the disciple of literary giants like Qamar Jalalwi and was taken under the wing of his close friend Faza Jalalwi.
Some of the titles of his collections include Aijaz-e-Mustafa, Pehli Kiran Aakhri Roshni, Kaghaz Ke Safeeney, Afkaar Ki Khushbu, Ghubar-E-Ana, Lahu Ka Aabshar, and Lamho Ki Zanjeer.
Before his death, Rehmani was also composing the history of Islam in the form of poetry, further solidifying his place as a literary figure who left a lasting impact on the world of poetry and literature. On his birth anniversary, the literary community pays tribute to Syed Ejaz Ali Rehmani and his contributions to the world of poetry.
He passed away in Karachi at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy of his works that have been cherished by his fans.