Momin khan momin biography

Momin Khan Momin (1800-1852), whose father and grandfather were court physicians, was born, educated, and settled in Delhi. He received his education at the famous Shah Abdul Qadir’s school under the coveted guidance of Shah Abdul Aziz, a celebrated theologian and reformer of his times. Momin had a wider exposure to a variety of disciplines and languages like Arabic, Persian, Urdu; medicine, mathematics, and astrology. Music and chess were the other areas of his keen interest which he cultivated with care.

Momin was essentially a poet of the earthly love which he expressed best in the form of ghazal. The lover in his poetry is one of amorous disposition; he represents love along with lust, and lust as a part of life’s romance. As Momin dwelt upon the psychology of the lover, he explored his moods and reflexes, as also his erotic tendencies. In celebrating romantic love in all its manifestations, he drew upon the purity of diction, deeply nuanced phrases, and indirect m

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Momin Khan Momin

Indian poet (1800–1852)

Momin Khan Momin (Moʾmin Xān Moʾmin; 1800 – 14 May 1852) was a late Mughal era poet known for his Urdughazals. A lesser-known contemporary of Ghalib and Zauq, he used "Momin" as his pen name. His grave is located in the Mehdiyan cemetery in Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi.^[3]

Life

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Momin Khan 'Momin' was born in Delhi into a Muslim family of Kashmiri origin.^[4][5] His father, Ghulam Nabi Khan, was a Hakeem (physician of traditional/Unani medicine). Momin Khan received training in the family profession from a ung age and himself became a hakim, due to which he is often referred to in contemporary accounts as "Hakeem Khan," Hakeem being the Urdu word for physician.^[1] However, his bent was for poetry and he soon became known more as an accomplished poet. His interest received a fillip due to the associations he unwittingly gained through marriage.^[1] In 1823, Momin

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The Timeless Poetry of Momin Khan Momin

A Master of Urdu Ghazal

Momin Khan Momin (1800-1851) stands as one of the most revered poets of Urdu literature, particularly known for his mastery of the ghazal form. His poetry, characterized by its emotional depth and delicate expression, continues to resonate with readers even today. Momin’s work is a testament to his profound understanding of love, loss, and the intricacies of human emotions.

بازیچۂ اطفال ہے دنیا مرے آگے
ہوتا ہے شب و روز تماشا مرے آگے

Baazicha-e-atfaal hai duniya mere aage
Hota hai shab-o-roz tamasha mere aage

The world is a child’s playground in front of me,
Every day and night, there’s a spectacle before me. تم مرے پاس ہوتے ہو گویا
جب کوئی دوسرا نہیں ہوتا

Tum mere paas hotay ho goya
Jab koi doosra nahin hota

You are with me, as if,
When no one else is around. چپکے چپکے رات دن آنسو بہانا یاد ہے
ہم کو اب تک عاشقی کا وہ زمانہ یاد ہے

Chupke chupke raat din aansu bahana yaad hai
Hum ko a