Abstract:
Qudratullah Shahab (d. 1986) was an eminent Urdu writer and public figure in Pakistan. He is well-known for his autobiography entitled Shahab-namah, as well as for many other literary works. “Maaji,” or “Mamma,” translated into English here for the first time, is a touching tribute to his mother. Her simplicity, spirituality, warmth, and the imprint she left on all who met her is beautifully depicted.
Cite this publication:
Shahab, Qudratullah. “Maaji.” Translated by Shafique N. Virani. In The Annual of Urdu Studies 19, no. 4 (2004): 406-415.
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