موضوعات المراثي العربية الهامة في باكستان

This paper aims at giving the true picture as what are the major topics of Arabic Elegy writing in Pakistan. At its very outset, origin of elegy writing is traced briefly, then it proceeds towards giving details of major topics of Arabic Elegy writing in Pakistan, in which topics are dealt with considering their importance into account as well as certain other aspects, adopting pragmatic, cosmic, scholastic and realistic approach. Elegies written in Pakistan are of wide range taken with respect to topics. Elegies are written on the death of near and dear ones, especially of parents and other close relatives as well as on the demise of friends. Elegies are written for showing grief on losing teachers (on their demise) as well as for paying tribute to them. Likewise ,elegies are written for religious scholars, learned persons, noble and royal community individuals, aiming the purpose mentioned. Elegies are written on؂ large scale for family members of the Holy Prophet ﷺ(Ahle Bait),for important national mishaps as well as for losing precious belongings and on the demise of holy persons