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All the comments will be moderated by the newindianexpress. The book, brought out by Niyogi Books under its Thornbird imprint, revolves around the tragic story of Hassan and Hussein, grandsons of Prophet Muhammad, who were exterminated by their bitter enemy Yazid, the son of the king of Damascus. Mir Hossain's Ocean of Melancholy Bishad Sindhu is a work of fiction based on the tragedy of Karbala that took place in the 7th century during Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. But we need to be judicious while moderating your comments. Here are 10 highest-paid actors in the world in

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He was forced to drop out of formal studies but went on to read and write voraciously.

According to Urdu and Persian texts and information received from oral historians, Husain, younger grandson of Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam was martyred in Karbala, a city on the banks of River Euphrates in the deserts of modern day Iraq, in Today this book most beloved sondhu Bengalis has a brand new translation into English, Ocean of Melanchol y by writer and poet Alo Shome. It was in Muharram, on the 10th day of the month that Husain was beheaded.

He contributed his writings to various journals, mainly in "Sangbad Hitokar" and "Gram Barta Prakashik". Yet another translation of Bishad Sindhu into English is a great opportunity to introduce the work of Hossain beyond the boundaries of Bengali readers. The 19th century Sanskrit scholar Hariprasad Shastri praised Bishad Sindhu indeclaring sindhh as one of the best works in the Bengali language. Thankfully, 'Bishad Sindhu' gave me an opportunity to gain much knowledge about Islam.

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He resented the petty attitude of his contemporaries. The anniversary of that tragic incident falls this bishax on September 21, and mostly devout Shia Muslims all over the world will once again participate in commemoration rituals like in previous years. Brave because he wrote at a time when the colonial government had restricted freedom of speech in the country, and the attitude of most readers smacked of orthodoxy.

Publisher Trisha de Niyogi says "Ocean of Melancholy" is a work of historical fiction in which there is no distortion of facts, yet multiple imaginary characters and hypothetical situations have been brought in to not only to enhance the interests of the reader, but also to give a geopolitical picture of the time.

A Bengali Epic about a Mesopotamian Tragedy

Till doomsday, you and your horse will be imprisoned in a vault of stone! Click this link and hit 'Click to Subscribe'. It remains in print in multiple editions and is popular among urban intellectuals and rural folks alike. simdhu

Hossain's main interest in writing about the tragedy of Karbala, and in keeping the bishav alive is not to forget inhumanity so rampant also in the present. Bishad Sindhu is a work of fiction based on the tragedy of Karbala that took place in the 7th century during Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar.

Hossain, a skndhu among 19th century Bengali Muslim writers, was born in to the zamindar of Padamdi. In his writing Hossain elevates the tragedy faced by Muhammad's descendants so long ago to a universal fight for justice by concerned and compassionate human beings everywhere in the world.

However, his admirers love his imaginative take on history. Troubled world needs Mahatma's example: Readers of "Ocean of Melancholy", translated by Alo Shome, can get an insight into the events that led to the battle of Karbala and its aftermath.

We need to make more efforts bisuad protect women's rights: It is the second translation of Bishad Sindhu into English. Hossain was even accused of blasphemy and this broke his heart.

Mir Mosharraf Hossain's epic Bengali novel on battle of Karbala now in English

However, let me take his opportunity to speak a little about the social ills of the Muslim dowry maharana system of our time. Today, in India, lakhs and lakhs of rupees have to be given by the Muslim grooms to their brides.

Hossain was even taken to task by conservative Muslims for having dared to use his imagination to fictionalise the sacrosanct memory of Hasan and Husain, grandsons of Prophet Muhammad. Bishda plot in Hossain's "Bishad Sindhu" is dramatic, has a mythical undertone to it, and deeds of heroism and supernatural occurrences render an epic flavour to its narrative.

Mir Hossain's Ocean of Melancholy Bishad Sindhu bjshad a work of fiction based on the tragedy of Karbala that took place in the 7th century during Muharram, bishadd first month of the Islamic calendar. The views expressed in comments published on newindianexpress.

Bangladeshi literary great Mir Mosharraf Hossain. In the cities countless readings from the print edition are still held, especially during Muharram, and parts of the book continue to inspire stage performances including music and dance.

London's Parliament Square Gandhi sculptor. In fact his work is a rich documentation of the follies and vices of contemporary society. Through its translation I could express my respect and love for another faith other than the one I inherited," says Alo Shome. Help sidhu delete comments that do not follow these guidelines.