Imdad Sabri
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Imdad Sabri | |
|---|---|
| Born | Imad Al-Rashid Sabri October 16, 1914 Chouriwalan, Delhi |
| Died | October 13, 1988 (aged 73) Delhi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Journalism |
| Years active | 50 years |
| Known for | journalism and politics |
| Notable work | History of Journalism in Urdu, History of Crime and Punishment, Jaal of Farangiyas, with Subhash Chandrapos |
Imdad al-Rashid Sabri (October 16, 1914 – October 13, 1988) was an Indian journalist, Councilor and former elected Deputy Governor of Delhi (Deputy Mayor).[1]
Early life
[edit]Imdad Sabri was born on October 16, 1914, in Chouriwalan, Delhi. His father Ashraf-ul-Haq Sabri was a scholar, he worked with Haji [Amdadullah Muhajir Makki] and Rashid Ahmad Ganguhi. So he combined the names of both personalities in the name of his son "Imdad al-Rashid Sabri".[2]
Academic and political life
[edit]Imdad Sabri was a journalist and writer. In his History of Urdu Journalism, he wrote a comprehensive history of journalism in three volumes. He also wrote many other books on various topics. He was the editor of several newspapers and magazines. He was the editor of Shaheeruddin Ashraf's weekly Mashhadah for years. Delhi's wall journalism i.e. publishing posters and pasting them overnight, was a hobby. His posters were unique and effective in terms of language and expression.
With academic taste, he also entered the field of politics and participated in several elections and won twice, including as Deputy Mayor of Delhi in 1977.[3] He also held the post of Deputy Commissioner of Delhi Corporation.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Imdad Sabri has two sons, Sharaf Sabri and Ahmed Sabri.[5]
Authors
[edit]Books
[edit]Imdad Sabri authored dozens of books, some of which are as follows:
| Title (Urdu) | Translated Title |
|---|---|
| تاریخ صحافت اردو (تین جلدوں میں) | History of Urdu Journalism (in three volumes) [6] |
| تاریخ جرم و سزا (تین جلدوں میں) | History of Crime and Punishment (in three volumes) |
| فرنگیوں کا جال | The trap of the fringes |
| داستان پرغم | Narrative Purgham |
| تاریخ آزاد ہند فوج | History of Independent Indian Army |
| نیتاجی سبھاش چندربوس کے ساتھ | With Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose |
| سبھاش بابو کی تقریر | Speech by Subhash Babu |
| آزاد ہند فوج کا البم | Azad Hind Fauj album |
| 1857ء کے مجاہد شعرا | Mujahid poets of 1857 |
| 1857ء کے غدار شعرا | Traitor poets of 1857 |
| حاجی امداد اللہ اور ان کے خلفا | Haji Imdadullah and his successors |
| رسول خدا کا دشمنوں سے سلوک | Messenger of God's treatment of enemies |
| رسول خدا کی غریبوں سے محبت | The Messenger of God's love for the poor |
| فیضان رحمت | Faizan Rahmat |
| دہلی کی یادگار شخصیتیں | Memorable personalities of Delhi |
| دہلی کے قدیم مدارس اور مدرّس | Ancient Madrasahs and Madrasas of Delhi |
| سیاسی رہنماؤں کی مائیں اور بیویاں | Mothers and wives of political leaders |
| اللہ کے گھر میں بار بار حاضری | Frequent attendance at the house of Allah |
| اخبار مخبر عالم مرادآباد اور تحریک آزادی | Mokhbar Alam Moradabad Newspaper and Azadi Movement |
| آثار رحمت | Artifacts of Mercy |
| جنوبی افریقہ کے اردو شاعر | Urdu Poets of South Africa |
| روح صحافت | The Spirit of Journalism |
| روزنامچی | Roznamche [7] |
Notable works
[edit]"Tarikh-e-Sahafat-e-Urdu" (تاریخ صحافت اردو) or "History of Urdu Journalism," is considered one of the most comprehensive works for Urdu Journalist.[6]
Death
[edit]On October 13, 1988, after being ill for some time, he died in Delhi at the age of 74 and was buried in Mehndiyan cemetery.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Zafar Anwar (2015). 50 Journalists of Delhi (in Urdu). New Delhi: Zafar Anwar. p. 230. Archived from the original on 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
- ^ Zafar Anwar (2015). 50 Journalists of Delhi (in Urdu). New Delhi: Zafar Anwar. p. 232. Archived from the original on 2019-01-12. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
- ^ "Delhi Mayor". India Weekly. Vol. 13, no. 29. 1977-07-21. p. 7.
- ^ Zafar Anwar (2015). 50 Journalists of Delhi (in Urdu). New Delhi: Zafar Anwar. p. 234. Archived from the original on 2018-12-24. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
- ^ Zafar Anwar (2015). 50 Journalists of Delhi (in Urdu). New Delhi: Zafar Anwar. p. 231. Archived from the original on 2019-01-05. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
- ^ a b Sabri, Imdad (1974). "History of Urdu Journalism". Delhi: Sabri Akademi.
- ^ Akhlaque Ahmad (2017). "Information and Persian Newsletters during Mughal India 1". Ijpcc (1 ed.). International Journal of Persian Culture and Civilization: 8.