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Rashid Morai (Sindhi: راشد مورائي), original name Syed Rashid Ali Shah was born on 5 March 1944 at village Joraloe Taluka Moro Naushahro Feroze District. He was an activist, poet of resistance and teacher. He died on 24 March 2014.

Early life

His father Syed Saeed Ali “Khadim” who was also a folk and classical poet evacuated from their parental village due to flood had demolished their village. They came and settled in Moro town, where their family remained so far.

Education

Rashid Morai, got Master of Arts and Bachelor of Education, and entered in professional career, he was appointed as a teacher.

Literary career

From forefather, Rashid Morai had a poetic family. His father was a good classical poet, even his brothers Syed Roshan Ali Shah (Pen name Roshan) and Syed Masoom Ali Shah (Pen name Nimarno) were also poets. Rashid Morai got poetic sense from his family. He had written several songs and poetry which is sung by various Sindhi singers. His poetry gives the fragrance of revolutionary sentiments. His famous poetic lines are:

دل جي ويران رڻ تي ڪڪر بانورا
ٿورڙو به وسين ها ته ڇا ٿي ٿيئي

Political affiliation

He remained close fellow of G. M. Syed, who was great mystic philosopher and pioneer of Sindhi national movement. Rashid Morai’s major poetry is revolving on this movement and he wrote variety of poetry on Sindhi Nationalism.

Publications

Some of his famous books are: Sindhrri Jo Sodau (1970), Mahndi Sanda Geet (1986) and Dil jo Shahr (1993) and almost 50 books are still pending for publishing.

Awards

He received several awards like: Marvi Academy Medal, Latif Award, Sindhi Adabi Sangat Award etc.

Death

Rashid Morai died on 24 March 2014.

References

1. Book: Legends of Modern Sindh, written by: Prof: Hassan Bux Noonari, Published by: Roshni Publications 2015 Page: 234
2. Sahito, Abdul Wahab (27 March 2014). "سنڌي شخصيتون: راشد مورائي - غلام حسين خاصخيلي".
3. http://www.onlineindusnews.com/2014/11/%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%88-%DB%BE-%D9%85%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AA%D9%8A-%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%B1-%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%AF-%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A-%D8%AC%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AF-%DB%BE/
4. ".::Rashid Morai Sindhi Poetry". www.sindhgreat.com.
5. "راشد مورائي : سنڌ جو مزاحمتي ۽ انقلابي شاعر".
6. "Dil Jo Shahar (Rashid Morai).pdf".
7. "Sindhi Poet Rashid Morai Dies -". 25 March 2014.
8. "راشد مورائي: هڪ وطن دوست باغي شاعر".
9. "Sughar Scheme Intellectuals, Poets and writers of Sindhi Language (Recorded Kachaharees (Discussions)) From July 2011 to October 2013".
10. Correspondent, The Newspaper's Staff (25 March 2014). "Writer Rashid Morai passes away". {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
11. Sindhi, Mehran. "Mokhi Media: Thousands attend funeral prayers of Sain Rashid Morai".

External links

• Interview with Rashid Morai

• Pakistani poets
• Sindhi-language poets
• Sindhi people
• 1944 births
• 2014 deaths
• Recipients of Latif Award