Imdad al-Rashid Sabri (October 16, 1914 – October 13, 1988) was an Indian journalist, Councilor and former elected Deputy Governor of Delhi (Deputy Mayor).[1]

Imdad Sabri
Born
Imad Al-Rashid Sabri

(1914-10-16) October 16, 1914 (age 109)
Chouriwalan, Delhi
DiedOctober 13, 1988(1988-10-13) (aged 73)
Delhi
NationalityIndian
OccupationJournalism
Years active50 years
Known forjournalism and politics
Notable workHistory of Journalism in Urdu, History of Crime and Punishment, Jaal of Farangiyas, with Subhash Chandrapos

Early life edit

Imdad Sabri was born on October 16, 1914, in Chouriwalan, Delhi. His father Ashraf-ul-Haq Sabri was a scholar, he worked with Haji [Amdadullah Muhajir Makki] and Rashid Ahmad Ganguhi. So he combined the names of both personalities in the name of his son "Imdad al-Rashid Sabri".[2]

Academic and political life edit

Imdad Sabri was a journalist and writer. In his History of Urdu Journalism, he wrote a comprehensive history of journalism in three volumes. He also wrote many other books on various topics. He was the editor of several newspapers and magazines. He was the editor of Shaheeruddin Ashraf's weekly Mashhadah for years. Delhi's wall journalism i.e. publishing posters and pasting them overnight, was a hobby. His posters were unique and effective in terms of language and expression.

With academic taste, he also entered the field of politics and participated in several elections and won twice, including as Deputy Mayor of Delhi in 1977.[3] He also held the post of Deputy Commissioner of Delhi Corporation.[4]

Personal life edit

Imdad Sabri has two sons, Sharaf Sabri and Ahmed Sabri.[5]

Authors edit

Books edit

Imdad Sabri authored dozens of books, some of which are as follows:

Title (Urdu) Translated Title
تاریخ صحافت اردو (تین جلدوں میں) History of Urdu Journalism(in three volumes) [6]
تاریخ جرم و سزا (تین جلدوں میں) History of Crime and Punishment (in three volumes)
فرنگیوں کا جال The trap of the fringes
داستان پرغم Narrative Purgham
تاریخ آزاد ہند فوج History of Independent Indian Army
نیتاجی سبھاش چندربوس کے ساتھ With Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
سبھاش بابو کی تقریر Speech by Subhash Babu
آزاد ہند فوج کا البم Azad Hind Fauj album
1857ء کے مجاہد شعرا Mujahid poets of 1857
1857ء کے غدار شعرا Traitor poets of 1857
حاجی امداد اللہ اور ان کے خلفا Haji Imdadullah and his successors
رسول خدا کا دشمنوں سے سلوک Messenger of God's treatment of enemies
رسول خدا کی غریبوں سے محبت The Messenger of God's love for the poor
فیضان رحمت Faizan Rahmat
دہلی کی یادگار شخصیتیں Memorable personalities of Delhi
دہلی کے قدیم مدارس اور مدرّس Ancient Madrasahs and Madrasas of Delhi
سیاسی رہنماؤں کی مائیں اور بیویاں Mothers and wives of political leaders
اللہ کے گھر میں بار بار حاضری Frequent attendance at the house of Allah
اخبار مخبر عالم مرادآباد اور تحریک آزادی Mokhbar Alam Moradabad Newspaper and Azadi Movement
آثار رحمت Artifacts of Mercy
جنوبی افریقہ کے اردو شاعر Urdu Poets of South Africa
روح صحافت The Spirit of Journalism
روزنامچی Roznamche [7]

Notable works edit

"Tarikh-e-Sahafat-e-Urdu" (تاریخ صحافت اردو) or "History of Urdu Journalism," is considered one of the most comprehensive works for Urdu Journalist.[6]

Death edit

On October 13, 1988, after being ill for some time, he died in Delhi at the age of 74 and was buried in Mehndiyan cemetery.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Zafar Anwar (2015). 50 Journalists of Delhi (in Urdu). New Delhi: Zafar Anwar. p. 230. Archived from the original on 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  2. ^ Zafar Anwar (2015). 50 Journalists of Delhi (in Urdu). New Delhi: Zafar Anwar. p. 232. Archived from the original on 2019-01-12. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  3. ^ "Delhi Mayor". India Weekly. Vol. 13, no. 29. 1977-07-21. p. 7.
  4. ^ Zafar Anwar (2015). 50 Journalists of Delhi (in Urdu). New Delhi: Zafar Anwar. p. 234. Archived from the original on 2018-12-24. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  5. ^ Zafar Anwar (2015). 50 Journalists of Delhi (in Urdu). New Delhi: Zafar Anwar. p. 231. Archived from the original on 2019-01-05. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  6. ^ a b Sabri, Imdad (1974). "History of Urdu Journalism". Delhi: Sabri Akademi.
  7. ^ Akhlaque Ahmad (2017). "Information and Persian Newsletters during Mughal India 1". Ijpcc (1 ed.). International Journal of Persian Culture and Civilization: 8.