Abdul Matin 'Matin'
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Abdul Matin was Tahsildar and ‘Kamdar’ in the Bhopal state. He is also famous as poet and author.
, English and Turkish
. His pen name was ‘Matin’
Abdul Matin ‘Matin’ was first appointed as Tahsildar and then promoted for the post of ‘Kamdar’ in the State of Bhopal. While, he was Tahsildar at Kalya Khera, Bhopal in 1908, he had literary correspondence with many important persons such as Alan Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke
of Brookeborough (1883–1963). His letters to Brooke on training manoeuvres, Indian Staff College entrance examinations, racing and hunting expeditions are preserved in the Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives
(King’s College London Archives relating to South Asia)
Abdul Matin ‘Matin’ died on 20 April 1938 /18 Muharram
1357 AH at Bhopal.
Most of his poetries and articles were published in ‘Paisa Akhbar’ (founded by Maulana Mahboob Alam
). His editorial articles and poems are also published in ‘Akhbar Shaula’ (edited by Hafiz Ahmad Ali Khan 'Shauq').
Along with Yusuf Qaiser, Abdul Matin ‘Matin’ started a fortnightly Urdu
newspaper by the name of ‘Malwa Review’.
Some of his poetry based books are:
'Matin House' was latterly divided into two units and occupied by these two son-in-laws: Mustaqeemuddin and Mohammad Shafi.
Biography
Abdul Matin was a famous poet and author as well as an able administrator. He gained mastery in many languages including Arabic, PersianPersian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
, English and Turkish
Turkish language
Turkish is a language spoken as a native language by over 83 million people worldwide, making it the most commonly spoken of the Turkic languages. Its speakers are located predominantly in Turkey and Northern Cyprus with smaller groups in Iraq, Greece, Bulgaria, the Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo,...
. His pen name was ‘Matin’
Abdul Matin ‘Matin’ was first appointed as Tahsildar and then promoted for the post of ‘Kamdar’ in the State of Bhopal. While, he was Tahsildar at Kalya Khera, Bhopal in 1908, he had literary correspondence with many important persons such as Alan Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke
Alan Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke
Field Marshal The Rt. Hon. Alan Francis Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke, KG, GCB, OM, GCVO, DSO & Bar , was a senior commander in the British Army. He was the Chief of the Imperial General Staff during the Second World War, and was promoted to Field Marshal in 1944...
of Brookeborough (1883–1963). His letters to Brooke on training manoeuvres, Indian Staff College entrance examinations, racing and hunting expeditions are preserved in the Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives
Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives
The Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives at King's College London was set up in 1964. The Centre holds the private papers of over 700 senior British defence personnel who held office since 1900. Individual collections range in size from a single file to the 1000 boxes of Captain Sir Basil...
(King’s College London Archives relating to South Asia)
Abdul Matin ‘Matin’ died on 20 April 1938 /18 Muharram
Muharram
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is one of the four sacred months of the year in which fighting is prohibited...
1357 AH at Bhopal.
Literary activities and journalism
Abdul Matin ‘Matin’ wrote poems on science, philosophy, religion and ethics.Most of his poetries and articles were published in ‘Paisa Akhbar’ (founded by Maulana Mahboob Alam
Maulana Mahboob Alam
Maulvi Mahbub Alam , lived in Gujranwala Pakistani journalist and publisher, He is a pioneer in Pakistan journalism, and in 1888 he founded the daily newspaper Paisa Akhbar covering political-social news....
). His editorial articles and poems are also published in ‘Akhbar Shaula’ (edited by Hafiz Ahmad Ali Khan 'Shauq').
Along with Yusuf Qaiser, Abdul Matin ‘Matin’ started a fortnightly Urdu
Urdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
newspaper by the name of ‘Malwa Review’.
Poems
His translated poems are Motiyun ki Ladi (from Arabic book Sullamul Adab), Tarjuma Tarikh Yemen (From Turkish book), Majtanak Falsafa (From Turkish book).Books
He wrote stories for children such as Saleem Bano, Josh Numa, Humayun Khatoon, Be Ma'n ki Bachhi, Tahira ki Gudiya, Shaista Dulhan, Aulad ki Mohabbat, etc.Some of his poetry based books are:
- Science wa Falsafa
- Falsafa wa Akhlaq
- Raaze Konen yani Sahifa-e Sultani
- Qeemti Zewar
- Taleemul Islam
- Duniya wa Uqba
Children
He had only two daughters.- One daughter was married to Mustaqeemuddin ibn Qamaruddin ibn Mufti Yaqinuddin of RewariRewariRewari is a city and a municipal council in Rewari district in the Indian state of Haryana. It is located in south-west Haryana around from Delhi and from Gurgaon.- Etymology :...
. Mohammad Muslim (Editor, Dawat Daily Newspaper) and Mohammad Ghayoor Hasan (Tahsildar) were her two sons. - Another daughter was married to Mohammad Shafi; with whom Mohammad Shakil was born. Mohammad Shakil was married to Haseena Khatoon (daughter of Qazi Ruknuddin ibn Qazi Fayyazuddin).
'Matin House' was latterly divided into two units and occupied by these two son-in-laws: Mustaqeemuddin and Mohammad Shafi.
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