Title: Faiz Ahmed Faiz: The Revolutionary Poet of Urdu Literature

Faiz Ahmed Faiz (1911–1984) was a major Pakistani poet, journalist, and intellectual whose creative work had considerable affectivity towards Urdu literature and endeavored with commitment for social justice.

Life and education

Faiz Ahmed Faiz was born in Sialkot, British India (now in Pakistan), on February 13, 1911. He belonged to a learned family. His father, Sultan Muhammad Khan, was a barrister admitted to Cambridge University. He received his early education at Scotch Mission High School, Sialkot, and later a B.A. Degree in Arabic and an M.A. Degree in English literature from Government College, Lahore. After that, he pursued a second M.A. degree in Arabic from Oriental College, Lahore. Work and literary contribution

Faiz got into teaching at Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, Amritsar, in 1935, and then Hailey College of Commerce, Lahore. During that time, he also took an active part in the Progressive Writers' Movement to affect social change through writing.His first collection of poetry, "Naqsh-e-Faryadi," published in 1941, marks the beginning of an eventful journey into literature.

Faiz's poetry subjects were love and beauty. Some of his main poems-Dast-e-Saba (1953) and Zindanaama (1956)-featured his experiences in prison. His poem "Hum Dekhenge" has become an anthem for resistance and hope.

Political Engagement and Imprisonment

If he wasn't a poet, Faiz was a political man. He was an editor at The Pakistan Times, riding through various political outlets in voicing his progressive opinions. He was implicated in the Karachi Conspiracy Case of 1951, which resulted in his arrest and a four-year sentence, giving a rich experience that did affect his poetical works later.

Later Life and Legacy

After coming out of jail, Faiz had devoted himself to working for human rights and social justice. The Soviet Union honored him with the Lenin Peace Prize in 1962 for his contribution towards peace and friendship among nations. His lyrics were often the voice of extremist rebellion during a time of political tension, and yet most of his work survived that rage and continued to be influential, powerful, and inspiring.

Faiz Ahmed Faiz was born on February 13, 1911, and passed away on November 20, 1984, in Lahore, Pakistan, leaving an encouraging legacy for coming generations in their quest for an alternative and just society.