Poetry Memorandum — Paperback

Sun of Hope

Tuba Hussain

Sun of Hope is a profound spiritual autobiography reimagining the life and martyrdom of Syed Ali Raza Abidi through introspective dialogues between the author and the deceased. Through poetic and contemplative prose, the work explores themes of sacrifice, resistance against tyranny, and the enduring connection between the living and the souls of those who have given their lives for truth and humanity.

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01 Jan 2024

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Sun of Hope is a spiritual and literary testament memorializing Syed Ali Raza Abidi, a young Pakistani activist martyred in 2018 for his commitment to serving underprivileged communities. The author, Tuba Hussain, presents the martyrdom not as an end, but as a transcendence, documenting intimate conversations with Ali Raza's soul in a metaphysical realm. The book weaves together biographical details of his life; his education, humanitarian work, and founding of PRAC, with mystical visions of him in sacred shrines and heavenly gardens. Through forty-two thematic chapters employing rich Islamic imagery, metaphor, and symbolism, the work positions Ali Raza as an immortal beacon of hope and truth whose blood waters seeds of justice in a city torn by political violence. The title itself reflects this duality: a sun that appears to have set, yet continues to shine with undiminished radiance. Beyond commemoration, the book is a spiritual conversation exploring the nature of martyrdom, the persistence of the soul, and the author's own transformation through bearing witness to this sacred narrative.

The Author

Tuba
Hussain

When I was a student of MBA, one of my teachers asked us to find out about our strengths. I realized at that time, writing was mine. I had been writing a little since O levels but in Urdu. My poem was published in my school magazine of A levels. While in university, I realized writing is my passion and one day I would like to publish my own book. I tried writing a love story but it didn’t work out— but the dream of writing a book stayed with me. I wrote romantic poems and I have some of them with me till now, most of them are lost. In 2017 a ziyarat trip to Iran changed me and I promised my beloved Savior that I will only write about Islamic aspects. With time I was bestowed with the power to write sufi poems. I didn’t know Shaheed Syed Ali Raza in his life. It's like he handed over the pen to me and made me write these poems about him, including my uncle who died recently.