Oriental College Magazine, Punjab University - Lahore

ORIENTAL COLLEGE MAGAZINE

Principal Oriental College, University of the Punjab, Lahore
ISSN (print): 1991-7007
ISSN (online): 2789-4657
Abstract

This paper examines the philosophical and literary engagement of Urdu literature with war, peace, and global conflicts throughout various historical periods. It examines how major world events such as colonialism, world wars, the Cold War, the Partition of India, and contemporary global crises have shaped Urdu literary thought and expression. The study highlights how Urdu writers and poets transformed literature into a medium of resistance, critique, and humanistic reflection rather than mere aesthetic expression. Through the works of key figures such as Allama Iqbal, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Saadat Hasan Manto, and Qurratulain Hyder, the paper demonstrates how Urdu literature addresses themes of freedom, justice, identity, trauma, and peace. The analysis further reveals that modern Urdu literature continues to address issues such as terrorism, migration, globalization, and environmental crises, thereby positioning Urdu literature as an active participant in global intellectual and ethical debates. The paper concludes that Urdu literature, deeply rooted in philosophical inquiry, remains a powerful voice for peace, human dignity, and social justice in the context of global conflicts.

Author(s):

Syeda Umaira Hassan

Lecturer in Urdu

Govt. Graduate College Sharaqpur Sharif, Sheikhupura

Pakistan

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Details:

Type: Article
Volume: 102
Issue: 2
Language: Urdu
Id: 6a54888340be8
Pages 65 - 76
Published July 13, 2026

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