Qurat ul ain haider biography of donald

In the world of Urdu literature, there are very few things upon which critics and readers unanimously agree. One such agreement is that Quratulain Haider is the greatest Urdu novelist ever, far superior and ahead of all her contemporaries, predecessors and successors.

She was something unique that happened to Urdu literature. It is unlikely that a writer of her caliber and skill would grace the language again. Let us take a glimpse beyond those great books, into the life and personality of the great woman.

Quratulain Haider

Quratulain Haider, fondly known by her nickname Ainee, was born to Syed Sajjad Haider Yaldrim and Nazar Sajjad in Aligarh in the year 1927. Her father was a famous writer, one of the pioneers of Urdu short story and a civil servant.

Qurat ul ain haider biography of donald

Her mother belonged to the first generation of Indian Muslim women who came out of the veil and took active part in the society. She was also a renowned author of her time. Ainee started her life in a very modern, educated a