The issue of Pashto literature and poetry is widely discussed today as it affects a large number of people around the world. Since its discovery, Pashto literature and poetry has sparked growing interest in the scientific community, as well as society in general. Over the years, numerous studies and research have been carried out that seek to fully understand the implications and consequences of Pashto literature and poetry in terms of health, society and the environment. In this article, different aspects related to Pashto literature and poetry will be examined, providing an overview of its importance and impact today.
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Pashto literature (Pashto: پښتو ليكنې) refers to literature and poetry in Pashto language. The history of Pashto literature spreads over five thousands years having its roots in the oral tradition of Tappa (Pashto: ټپه/لنډۍ). However, the first recorded period begins in 7th century with Amir Kror Suri (a warrior poet). Later, Pir Roshan (1526–1574), who founded his own Sufi school of thoughts and began to preach his beliefs. He gave Pashto prose and poetry a new and powerful tone with a rich literary legacy. Khair-ul-Bayan, oft-quoted and bitterly criticized thesis, is most probably the first book on Sufism in Pashto literature. Among his disciples are some of the most distinguished poets, writers, scholars and sufis, like Arzani, Mukhlis, Mirza Khan Ansari, Daulat and Wasil, whose poetic works are well preserved. Akhund Darweza (1533–1615), a popular religious leader and scholar gave a powerful counterblast to Bayazid’s movement in the shape of Makhzanul Islam. He and his disciples have enriched the Pashto language and literature by writing several books of prose.
Here is a list of Pashto Proverbs (Pashto: د پښتو متلونه):