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Ibn-ul-Waqt by Deputy Nazeer Ahmad

(ابن الوقت – ڈپٹی نذیر احمد)

A timeless satire on blind Western imitation and the struggle of cultural identity.
Ibn-ul-Waqt is one of Deputy Nazeer Ahmad’s most influential works, brilliantly highlighting the crisis of identity faced by Muslims in colonial India. The novel follows a man who blindly adopts British customs, language, and mannerisms in an attempt to rise socially — only to face inner conflict and societal disapproval.

This powerful social satire explores themes of colonial influence, identity, religious values, and self-respect, making it one of the most essential Urdu novels of all time. Deputy Nazeer Ahmad skillfully uses storytelling to question the cost of losing one’s own cultural and religious roots in the pursuit of modernity.

✅ Why You Should Read This Book

• A critical take on the colonial mindset and identity crisis

• Explores Islam, morality, and the influence of Westernization

• A classic in Urdu fiction and socio-political commentary

• Deeply reflective and educational for modern readers

📚 Perfect For:

• Urdu literature enthusiasts

• Students of history, sociology, and postcolonial studies

• Anyone curious about Islamic values in the face of cultural change

“تم دوسروں کی نقالی کر کے کبھی اپنا مقام نہیں بنا سکتے۔”
— Deputy Nazeer Ahmad