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Faiz Ahmed Faiz (1911–1984), commonly known simply as Faiz, was a Pakistani Urdu poet and essayist widely regarded as one of the most celebrated poets of the Urdu language in the 20th century. A leading figure in the Progressive Writers' Movement, his work fused lyric beauty with social and political critique, addressing themes such as oppression, exile, love, and human resilience.

Born in Sialkot, Punjab, then part of British India, Faiz studied at Government College University, Lahore, and

Faiz’s influence extended beyond literature: he became a symbol of intellectual resistance and leftist ideals in

In addition to this usage, Faiz is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning “victorious” or

remained
active
in
literary
and
political
circles
throughout
his
life.
He
produced
a
body
of
poetry
in
both
ghazal
and
nazm
forms,
with
notable
collections
including
Naqsh-e-Faryadi,
Dast-e-Saba,
and
Zindan-nama.
His
verses
are
known
for
their
musicality,
rich
imagery,
and
a
commitment
to
justice,
which
helped
redefine
modern
Urdu
poetry
for
generations
of
readers.
South
Asia,
earning
international
recognition
such
as
the
Lenin
Peace
Prize
in
1962.
His
poetry
has
been
translated
widely
and
has
inspired
numerous
musical
adaptations
by
singers
and
composers
in
the
region.
He
died
in
Lahore,
leaving
a
lasting
legacy
in
both
Urdu
literature
and
political
culture.
“successful,”
and
is
used
by
people
in
the
Muslim
world
and
South
Asia.