اردو غزل کا معتبر حوالہ…حفیظ شاہد

Abstract Hafeez Shahid is one of the greatest Urdu poet belonging to KhanPur District Rahim Yar Khan .He wrote six books on poetry in which “Safar  Rshni ka” is his first book. He combined all his six books in his Kulyat named “Khatam Safar se Pahle” His poetry is fresh and has dramatic touch. He also followed the path of classical poets. His poetic journey covers fifty years which he devoted to ghazal. He fulfills all the requirements of a perfect ghazal and gained popularity due to ghazal .He is the poet of love and light  and does not afraid of darkness rather invites to light from darkness. He also touches local traditions and wrote what he saw around him .He is a poet of hope like Shelley and never disappoint his reader .Hafeez Shahid made different experiment in long and short verses in poetry and remained successful in both .He tried to write on both national and international issues. He is multi-dimensional personality with lot of talent. He unceasing inly endeavored to flourish Urdu ghazal .His poetry touched the heights of popularity among literary circle .He remained true to his poetic work till his death and now the world acknowledge his achievements.  Eminent critics of Urdu literature like Dr.Muhammad Ali,Dr. Wahid Quraishi ,Dr.Ibadat Brailvi and Dr .Sohail Agha wrote forwards and flap of his books which showed his poetic grandeur .In short,  he contributed much in the treasure of Urdu literature particularly Urdu ghazal Key Words: Classical poets, local traditions, long and short verses, treasure of Urdu