Khurasan, The Birthplace of Lions
Alaha Ahrar
Afghanistan
In the name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate
O my beloved country Afghanistan
Birthplace of lion-hearted men and brave women
Throughout history you have raised champions
Hundreds in the mold of Mahmud of Ghazni and Abu Muslim,
Faryabi, al-Biruni, and Rumi of Balkh
Your name is tied to theirs for eternity
This is Khurasan, realm of the lions
This freedom-loving nation is the pride of Asia
I bow before your mountain wind; your desert dust is precious
I would not trade a single blade of your green grass for gardens
You have raised me, O beloved country, with your bread and water
I will let no enemy, in sky or land, destroy you
Alaha begs God Almighty
May her country be eternally prosperous.
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Mohammad Hashem, the prominent Afghan scholar, says “Although Afghanistan is a country of poetry and it is famous for its rich poetry, Afghanistan has never had such a talented and intelligent Afghan young lady poet in its entire history. . . . Alaha will never die, she is going to be alive in the heart of Afghanistan’s poetry as its only and best Afghan Young Woman Poet.”
Here is a link to his article:
http://www.ariaye.com/dari7/farhangi/hashem.html.
And here is the poem in its original Dari:
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I am extremely happy seeing such a talent in our beloved country. I have been continiously following her poetry and they are simply amazing and outstanding. Despite the very limited education opportunities for women in Afghanistan, Alaha proved that nonthing is impossible in this world if one really keep efforts and struggle towards a bright future. I wish her best of luck and success in her life, our prayers are with you and I am sure you will be very helpful for your country.
Best Wishes,
Khalid Z
Dear Alaha,
So beautiful, so strong — your poem, and you!
You represent the soul of Afghanistan’s women …. Thank you!
patricia
Your poetry is powerful, important and beautiful.
Thank you for allowing your soul to speak through you.
-Hope
Ms. Sajia Alaha Ahrar, I just finished reading all your Persian Dari poems online. I kept reading and reading and finally it took me here.
I can describe you as a very powerful woman. You have the worlds power, that no one else have it. You can write very much beautifully whatever you feel. You have a special talent of expression. As I said in my other comments on your some other poems that I found them in Persian that you are gifted.
You are a pride for all.
This one is the best of all your poems. Thank you for expressing your country’s love Afghanistan through your poetry. I am really impressed. You are adorable and a real asset for the future of Afghanistan….
I really enjoyed reading this poem. Thank you for expressing your dept love to your country.
I really like this poet,very wonderful she is the most intelligent, we really proud of her,thanks God she is from Afghanistan, Alaha jan i love you too much,
Proud of you Dear Alaha jan, you are the most prestigious and valuable example of Afghan women.
I really felt proud reading the Poem , may you get to the almost what ever you wish to , and may you one day lead the Afghan poor women.
Proud of you…
Alaha jan gul salam:
It is very nice and lovely poem and you are a proud of Afghanistan. You are so smart and clver. I really respect and love you so much May Allah swt belss you
Alaha, you are a wonderful and strong young woman. This poem you have written is beautiful. You are a great student and a devoted friend. Thank you for all of the knowledge and hospitality you have shown your friends. Keep writing!
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hi dear,
i read your poem iam impressed how simple and nicely you have expressed your saint emotionsby reflecting the historic realities of the present past and future of this poor house and its sweet brave people.
you are one of thoes sweetheart kids of this historic land..keep going… good luck and wish you all the best in your path….zabi montreal canada.take care
Just simply wanna say..its impressive and passionate and ..i have lost words to praise..and its romantic too..I too love Afghanistan as it is land of my fore fathers , but i am in Pakistan ,,settled here since decades..Pls accept my words for you and Ur poetry..sami khan clasical_me@yahoo.com
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