Rahmat Shah Sail

Rahmat Shah Sahil رحمت شاه سائل
Rahmat Shah Sail
Born	1950
Nationality	Pakistani
Citizenship	Pakistan
Known for	Pashto poetry

Rahmat Shah Sail (Pashto: رحمت شاه سائل - born 1950, writer) is a Pashtoon poet in the Pashto language, belongs to the Utmankhel tribe.

Early life

Rahmat Shah Sail is the son of Amin Gul and Khana Bibi belongs to the Utmankhel tribe. Sail was born in the Dargai village of Wartier in Malakand Agency, Pakistan. At the age of five, Sail was admitted to a local primary school; however, he was compelled to leave school after the third grade to assist his parents in earning a living.

Academic life

Rahmat Shah Sail is the esteemed author of multiple poetry collections in the Pashto language. His verses carry the essence of Pashtun culture and spirituality, touching the hearts of readers with their profound sentiments and lyrical beauty. Here are his published Books:

Published books:

• Da Weer Pa Chum Ka War Da Naghmu (د وير په چم کې وار د نغمو دی)
• Da Lumbu pa Soori (د لمبو په سيوري)
• Da Khaistoonu Da Sparly Badoona (د ښايستونو د سپرلي بادونه)
• Dard Che De Sareeko Sangay Wosparalay (درد چې د څړيکو څانګې وسپړلې)
• De weeno Rang Pa Lambo Sanga Khkarey (د وينو رنګ په لمبو څنګه ښکاري؟)
• Ta La Tasweer Pa Gulaab Joor Kram Ka Na (تاله تصوير په ګلاب جوړ کړم که نه)
• Halaat Che Aor Awrawey (حالات چې اور اوروي)
• De Chinaroono Na Lambay Wowatay (د چينارونو نه لمبې ووتې)
• Ta Ba Pa Khpal Tasweer Kay Sook Zayaway (ته به په خپل تصوير کې څوک ځايوي)
• Za De Khazaan De Panay Panay Sara Worzhabdam (زه د خزان د پاڼې پاڼې سره ورژېدم)
• Akhrey Sandara (آخري سندره)
• Ya Zra Gure dalta ba Gul na spare (يه زړۀ ګورے دلته به ګل نۀ سپړې)
• Nargis Bimar Bimar (نرګس بیمار بیمار)

• Da Tanqeed Mashriq aw maghrib (د تنقید مشرق او مغرب)

• Jwand Aw Fann dwara da yaw bal Ayeni (ژوند اؤ فن دواڑہ د یوبل ائینے)

• Gharmi Lambii, Lambii (غرمے لمبے لمبے)

• Da Bacha Khan da afkaro Manawi taswerona (د باچاخان د افکارو معنوی تصویرونہ)

Work

Rahmat Shah Sail dedicated the majority of his life to the tailoring trade in Dargari Bazar. Presently, he holds the esteemed position of chief editor at the Pashtun Magazine, published by the Bacha Khan Centre.

Rahmat Shah Sail Day

June 20th is dedicated to honoring Rahmat Shah Sail in both Afghanistan and Pakistan for his outstanding contributions to Pashto literature and culture. This special day celebrates his impact on the Pashto language through his poetry and prose, blending tradition with modernity. Rahmat Shah Sail's work inspires a deeper appreciation for Pashto heritage among generations. By dedicating this day to him, we recognize his role in preserving and promoting Pashto literature, which continues to unite people and uphold cultural identity.