Golam Mostafa’s ‘Bishwanabi’ in Bengali Literature: A Review

Poet Golam Mustofa’s contribution to the literary history of Bengali Muslims is unforgettable. In contemporary times, his presence was essential in the fields of literature and culture. Golam Mustofa is called the poet of Islamic Renaissance and Muslim Awakening. Through poems, songs, ghazals, and various types of essays, he reminded Muslims of their glorious heritage. He also showed the way to the transition of the troubled Muslim nation. He was a true patriot, a pure Bengali, and a devout Muslim. Bishwanabi, written by poet Golam Mustofa, is an immortal creation and his best literary achievement. Among the books written on the Prophet’s life in the Bengali language, Bishwanabi has gained the most popularity. Its expression and language are very vivid and dynamic. He was a skilled poet. His sincere devotional mood and poetic elegance balance the book beautifully. The sentiments of the devotional Bengali heart are echoed in his beautiful poetry.