G. M. Syed (January 17, 1904 — April 25, 1995) (Sindhi: جی۔ ایم۔ سید) (abbreviation of Ghulam Murtaza Shah Syed; Arabic script: غلام مرتضی شاہ سید) was a Sindhi activist, revolutionary and sufi. is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1904 (MCMIV) was a leap year starting on a Friday (see link for calendar). ... is the 115th day of the year (116th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... SindhÄ« (سنڌي, सिन्धी) is the language of the Sindh region of South Asia, which is now a province of Pakistan. ... The Arabic alphabet is the script used for writing the Arabic language, which is the language of the Quran, the holy book of Islam. ... Sindh (SindhÄ«: سنڌ, UrdÅ«: سندھ) is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhis. ... Sufism (Arabic تصوف taṣawwuf) is a system of esoteric philosophy commonly associated with Islam. ...

He is known by people of Sindh as "Saeen" the honoured name, son of Syed Mohammed Shah Kazmi, descendant of a famous saint of Sindh, Syed Haider Shah Kazmi, of whose mausoleum, he is the sajjada nashin. For other uses, see Saint (disambiguation). ... The sajjada nashin is the descendent or disciple of a sufi saint who tends to the shrine which is ereceted on their tomb or grave. ...

Early life

He was born at the village Sann in Jamshoro District, Sindh, on January 17, 1904 in British India (Pakistan) and died on April 25, 1995. His father died when he was only sixteen months old. He has had no formal schooling. Whatever he learnt, was self-tutored. By dint of hard work, he attained mastery over Sindhi and English languages. He was also conversant with Arabic and Persian languages. History, Philosophy and Political science were his favorite subjects of study. Jamshoro District (Sindhi: ڄام شورو )(Urdu: جامشورو ) is one of the districts in the province of Sindh, Pakistan. ... Sindh (SindhÄ«: سنڌ, UrdÅ«: سندھ) is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhis. ... is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1904 (MCMIV) was a leap year starting on a Friday (see link for calendar). ... Anthem God Save The Queen/King British India, circa 1860 Capital Calcutta (1858-1912), New Delhi (1912-1947) Language(s) Hindi, Urdu, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1877-1901 Victoria  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - January-December 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George... is the 115th day of the year (116th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... SindhÄ« (سنڌي, सिन्धी) is the language of the Sindh region of South Asia, which is now a province of Pakistan. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Arabic can mean: From or related to Arabia From or related to the Arabs The Arabic language; see also Arabic grammar The Arabic alphabet, used for expressing the languages of Arabic, Persian, Malay ( Jawi), Kurdish, Panjabi, Pashto, Sindhi and Urdu, among others. ... Farsi redirects here. ... This article is about the study of the past in human terms. ... For other uses, see Philosophy (disambiguation). ...

Political Activism

He was the founder of Sindh Awami Mahaz - which went on to join the National Awami Party (National Peoples Party) Along with Ibrahim Joyo G.M. Syed blended Sindhi nationalism with Communism and Sufism through the ideas of Gandhi and Marx. National Awami Party, a leftist political party in Pakistan. ... Mohammad Ibrahim Joyo is the legend writer of Sindhi language. ... This article is about the form of society and political movement. ... Sufism is a mystic tradition within Islam that encompasses a diverse range of beliefs and practices dedicated to Divine love and the cultivation of the elements of the Divine within the individual human being. ... Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948) (Devanagari: मोहनदास करमचन्द गांधी, Gujarati મોહનદાસ કરમચંદ ગાંધી), called Mahatma Gandhi, was the charismatic leader who brought the cause of Indias independence from British colonial rule to world attention. ... Marx is a common German surname. ...

Timeline

At an early age of fourteen years, Syed started his career as an activist.

In 1919 he became Chairman of the School Board of his own Tahsil. Subsequently, he was elected as a President of Karachi District Local Board in 1929. He later became its President.

In 1930, he organized Sindh Hari (peasants) Conference and became its Secretary.

In 1937, he was for the first time elected a member of Sindh Legislative Assembly.

In 1938, he joined the All-India Muslim League. In 1940, he became Minister of Education in Sindh.

In 1941, he became one of the members of the Central Committee of the Muslim League.

In 1943, he became President of Sindh Muslim League.

In 1944, he played a pivotal role in politics and got a resolution passed in the Sindh Assembly in favor of Pakistan, which was the pioneer resolution of its kind in the whole of undivided India.

In 1946, conditions compelled him to dissociate from the Muslim League, and formed a new party named Progressive Muslim League. The same year he was elected as leader of the Coalition Party in the Sindh Assembly.

In 1954, he acted as Chairman of Sindhi Adabi Board.

In 1955, he played an active part in the formation of Pakistan National Party.

In 1966, he founded Bazm-e-Soofia-e Sindh.

In 1969, he formed Sindh United Front.

Literary Contribution

Mr. Syed is the author of more than sixty five (65) books. His books are on numerous subjects, ranging from literature to politics, religion and culture etc. He was himself a mystic had a lot of love and regard for mystics of all faiths. Besides being a man of immense learning, Mr. Syed possesses a personality that was graceful and poised. Highly cultured and refined manners, hospitality and geniality were the two glaring traits of his character. Wit and humor were the keynotes of his personality. He respected all genuine difference of opinions. For decades, Sindh and Sindhi people had constituted the center of his interest and activity, and all his love energies were devoted to their good.

GM Syed proposed the Pakistan Resolution, 1940 in the Sindh Assembly, which ultimately resulted in the creation of Pakistan. However, he became the first political prisoner of Pakistan because of his differences with the leadership of the country, as he believed that they had deceived the Sindhis. Pakistan Resolution was passed by the All India Muslim League on March 24, 1940 in Lahore. ...

Jeay Sindh Movement

In 1971, disappointed with the national politics of Pakistan, GM Syed began to demand self determination for the people of Sindh. In 1973 he founded the 'Jeay Sindh' movement which is aimed at establishing an independent/autonomous Sindhi state ('Sindhu Desh'). For his poltical views after the creation of Pakistan, he has been kept either in jail-or in solitary confinement for the: period of more than 30 years.

GM Syed's Grave

On 19 January 1992, GM Syed was put under house arrest and his house was declared a sub-jail. He has been detained without trial until his death and has been adopted "Prisoner of Conscience" by Amnesty International (ASA 33/WU02/94). is the 19th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ...

See also

• Sindhudesh
• Bashir Qureshi

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External links

• Information about G M Syed
• G.M. Syed on the "Unity and Diversity of Religion"
• G M Syed - by: Sindhiana
• Jeay Sindh Movement