Maulana Maulvi Nazar Muhammad and Jang Nama Rustam

Abstract

Punjabi language is one of the world's major languages, and the Punjabi nation is a great nation. In this language, extensive work has been done not only in creation, criticism, and research but also in translations. There is a long series of translations of Surah Yusuf, and "Safar-ul-Ishq" is also considered a creative translation. "Jangnama Rustam" is also a standard translation, with its translator Maulana Maulvi Nazir Muhammad being an expert in various fields. Maulvi Sahib has translated the creation of the great Persian poet Ferdowsi's Shahnameh. This Shahnameh was first translated into Urdu, and based on that Urdu translation from the Mughal era, Maulana Maulvi Nazir Muhammad translated it into Punjabi verse. He was also proficient in Persian and Arabic. This translation consists of two parts, both of which were published successively. Both parts comprise 402 pages. The research article provides information about Maulvi Nazir Muhammad's life and acquaints with his writings. Particularly, various aspects of "Jangnama Rustam" have been analyzed. In this article, facts about the translator's life are presented with references to his writings. The current status of his village, family, and mentioned lineage is also highlighted. Documentary research methodology has been utilized. Fazil Mahk has personally visited their village, Warriam, Sialkot, thrice and gained knowledge about the author's grave and offspring.