Rich tributes paid to Late Muhammad Ahsan Ahsan on Chaharum

Ahsan was a symbol of intrinsic good

BANDIPORA, SEPTEMBER 16: Speakers at a daylong condolence meeting here in North Kashmir’s Hajin township recalled the contribution of great poet and literary activist late Muhammad Ahsan Ahsan, who according to them taught the people about the linguistic activism, humanistic and philanthropic values of living.

The condolence meeting was organized in connection with the Chaharum of Late Ahsan who passed away on Thursday.

Speakers said that in the demise of Ahsan they lost a magnanimous literary leader, an orator, and a philanthropist. They said that Ahsan was an image of intrinsic good.

The condolence meet organized by Adbi Markaz Kamraz in collaboration with Halqai Adab Sonawari and Wahab Dramatic Club was attended by hundreds of people from all walks of life who paid rich homage to late Ahsan.

Zafar Iqbal Manhas, Vice President JKAACL while paying tributes to Late Ahsan said he was compassionate, generous and magnanimous and had the streak of multi-faceted personality. Always hiding behind the scenes and had his eye on every miniscule happening around”

Manhas said Ahsan was the guiding light for him when he joined the academy. “Ahsan taught us to manage the relations and how to be a good human being. We always will remember his thought-provoking and lasting contribution”

Secretary Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKCAAL) Dr Aziz Hajini said that Ahsan had contributed a lot towards literature, education, and literary activism while remaining out of the scene.

Recalling Ahsan’s contribution, Hajini said Ahsan has taught scores of youth in the field of art and literature who are now good poets and artists.

“Ahsan used to visit every locality in search of talent and later encourage them,” Hajini said.

Hajini said the best tribute to Ahsan is to follow his footsteps in letter and spirit.

Highlighting the contribution of Late Ahsan, noted humorist Ayoub Sabir said, “In him, we saw the perfect blend of the strong will of an able administrator and the compassion of a philanthropist. In his sad demise, we have lost a unique elderly touch that had brightened the lives of hundreds of people during his life time”

Sabir said that Ahsan founded Halqai Adab Hajin in 1962 and contributed a lot in Adbi Markaz Kamraz.

“He was well acquainted with the elements of humor, a good humanist, naturalist, a good teacher and editor,” Sabir said.

Sabir said that Ahsan was known for his magnanimity, oratory and linguistic activism

Professor Zaman Azurdah while reminiscing Ahsan as ‘behind the curtains’ litterateur said: “Ahsan was intrinsically good and had a synoptic view on things while never exhibiting himself”. Adding his views on Ahsan’s company he delved into the exchanges “I met him in 1962 and found him holding the personalistic view of “being good “we have journeyed together, whatever I am right now it’s all because of his timely guidance and mentorship. I have learned the fundamentals of Kashmiri script-writing and always had some visionistic takeaways in his company.

 His scholarship was mostly inherited and influenced by Professor Mohiuddin Hajni  ” Throwing light on the character of Ahsan as a person he remarked “He never tried to be in limelight while always encouraging and exploring others rather than advertising himself and never had any grudges with anyone around”

“When Ahsan   is alive, we are alive, we should try to follow his ideas what he taught and always upheld during his life of activism” concluded Azurdah

Maqbool Ferozi and Anayat Gul versified their tributes in Persian and Kashmiri respectively.

Saleem Salik representing JK Fiction Writers Guild said “Mohammad Ahsan is alive by his writings, his contribution to Dictionaries, editorials and other academic journals exhibited his scholarly mettle”

Saleem while referring to Ahsan’s contribution in AMK said “Being a part of huge organization of  AMK Ahsan acted as a tree and provided shade to many”

Noted Poet Fayaz Tilgami said that Ahsan was a great teacher, mentor and a man of wits who never fell prey to controversy and always had friendly moods with everyone right or left.

Rahman Rahi the renowned Poet said that Ahsan was man of simple living with a foresight who used to manage the things by his wits in the silence.

General Secretary Adabi Markaz Kamraz Amin Bhat while paying tribute to the Ahsan termed him as a literary leader who sacrificed his life in shaping the raw talent across the Kashmir especially in Sonawari area, he proved his worth in art, literature, and education being a backbone of AMK and has contributed a lot to strengthening of linguistic movement spearheaded by Late Ahsan.”

Mehrajud-din in his tribute remarked “He was kind to all and always helped everyone, he introduced Kashmiri examination in Hajin and always was busy in forwarding the cause of Kashmiri language.”

Among the others who were present on the occasion include Dr. Muhammad Mahroof Shah, Mir Tariq, Mansur Ahmad Muntazir, Mubashr Nazki, representatives of J&K Saqafati Markaz Budgam, Maraz Adbi Sangam, Kreuhn Cultural Forum (Mohd Yusuf Sameem), Markaz Adbi Sangam, Ahad Zargar Memorial Trust, Gulshan Cultural Forum,Dilshad Cultural Forum and all the representatives from affiliated units of  AMK.