General description

Rowdki was the most popular poet of the Samyan era in Persian history. According to the statement of the famous historian Abdul Karim Bin Muhammad Esmani, his full name is Abu Abdullah Jafar Bin Muhammad Bin Hakeem Bin Abdul Rahman Bin Adam and Rowdki was his last name. He was born in a small town Banj, which is situated in the town of Rowdak in Samarkand. Abu Abdullah Jafar became famous in the world with the relationship of this city. The date of his birth is not mentioned in the story anywhere, however, historians wrote the approximate date of birth for him. He died in 304 AH or 916 CE, which is probably incorrect.

Pin-image of Rowdki

Abu Abdul Rahman Rowdki was very intelligent from childhood. He learned the Holy Quran by heart when he was eight years old. Abu Abdul Rahman also learned the art of reciting the Holy Quran at an early age. Then he started poetry and became a perfect Persian poet of the Samayana era. Rowdki is also known as a teacher of poets in history. Allah Almighty has blessed him with a sweet and attractive voice. He started singing and playing the guitar. Abu Abdullah Jafar learned the knowledge of music from the master musicians Bareed and Nakeesa. Soon Abu Abdul Rahman became a good and popular musician. In this way, he got a place in the office of King Ameer Nasar Bin Ahmad Samani. He used to play the guitar in his office.

blind from birth

Most historians are of the opinion that Abu Abdul Rahman Jafar was blind from birth. The Persian poet Muhammad Aofi declared Rodwki blind from birth. However, some historians have narrated that Rowdki became blind at a later stage in his life. There are many perceptions about his blindness. Abu Abdul Rahman Jafar’s poetry shows that he became blind at a later stage of his life because he used colors in his poetry.

Reasons behind Abu Abdullah Jafar’s blindness

Historians have stated two reasons behind Abu Abdullah Jafar Bin Muhammad’s blindness. The reasons are attached below:-

1) First Reason. The renowned Persian poet Agha Saeed Nafeesi writes that a warm stick was put into Rowdki’s eyes, which blinded him. You did not produce a solid reason for his statement. However, Nafeesi explained his statement and said that Rowdki suffered from “Khonsa” eye disease. Khonsa is an eye disease that gradually reduces the sight of the eye. People used to put a warm stick in it for his remedy. In this way, a warm tick was placed in Abu Abdullah Jafar’s eyes, however, some carelessness occurred in the process, which left him blind.

2) Second Reason. Historians also narrated a second reason for Rowdki’s blindness. Abu Fazal Balghami was serving in the office of King Ismail Bin Ahmad Samani, who was Rowdki’s best friend. When Islamil removed Abu Fazal from his position, Ismail also punished his close friends and associates. It is also suspected that Ismail Bin Ahmad put a warm tick in Abu Abdullah Jafar’s eyes for this reason and blinded him.

First date

Rawdki initially started working in the office of King Nasar Bin Ahmad Samani. Although Rowdki did not use the name of King Nasar Bin Ahmad in his poetry, however, historians have narrated his presence in his office. Once, King Nasar extended his stay in Herat (now in southern Afghanistan). The people asked Abu Abdullah Jafar to convince the king to return to his hometown. Rowdki wrote a poem in which he drew King Nasar’s attention to the problems of the people and the king soon returned to his palace. Abu Abdullah Jafar also wrote poems for Ameer Abu Jafar, who was the governor of Seestan (now in Iran).

fellow poets

Abu Abdullah Jafar is the classic Persian poet. The following are some of his fellow poets:-

1.Shaheed Balkhi

2.Ghairul Adi

3. Abu Messal Bokhamai

4. Muradi

5. Abu Abbas

6. Joyari

7. Hobazi

8. Abu Ishaq

9. Neeshapuri

10. Abu Zaraga Gorgani

11. Amara Marozi

reason for fame

Classical poetry, a sweet voice and unparalleled control over the way he plays the guitar became Rowdki’s reason for fame. Samanyan’s name is generally considered to be alive in history due to Rowdki’s poetry. All the great poets of the Samanyan era have praised the poetry and art of Abu Abdullah Jafar.

ideology

Rowdki has a thoughtful heart and a sensitive nature. He loved people and feels their pain. Abu Abdullah Jafar advises people in his poetry and says that the circumstances of the world remain the same, they change from time to time. Therefore, we should not worry about it. Rowdki loves the world and its dividends, but he also advises people to be patient because both the world and humans are mortal.

When the son of his dearest friend Abu Fazal Balaghmi died, Rowdki wrote a poem advising him to be patient. He advises to take advantage of the gifts of Allah Almighty in this world, but never to be proud of it because everyone had to leave it. Abu Abdullah Jafar enjoyed a simple and straightforward life. He likes simple people and he doesn’t like hypocrites.

characteristics of poetry

The great Persian poet Nizami Arozi Samarqandi says that Rowdki’s poetry is very effective. It touches the hearts of the readers. Nizami further narrated that once King Nasar Bin Ahmad Samani extended his stay during the summer season in Hera. People got upset there. They gave Abu Abdullah Jafar five thousand dinars and asked him to persuade King to return to his hometown. Abu Abdullah Jafar wrote a poem and sang it in rhyme “OSHAQ” for King Nasar. When Abu Abdullah Jafar sang the last word of the poem, the king complied and returned to the palace. They were the characteristics of his poetry.

Publications

Persian poet Muhammad Aofi says that Rowdi has written a hundred books of poetry. Perhaps the quote from Muhammad Aofi could be correct because Abu Abdullah Jafar was a very wealthy writer of poems. Historians narrated that Rowdki translated the renowned Arabic book “Kalila wa Dimma” into Persian in the form of poetry. However, it is currently not available. Only one Abu Abdullah Jafar divan is currently available.