The Dad Series
I never got a chance to meet Allah Dad in person, nor did I knew him and his struggle closely, but I truly admire and respect his entire intellectual struggle he carried out during his short-but-healthy life. Some people are known through meetings, and some through their thoughts. Allah Dad belongs to the second kind — a person whose identity lives in his struggle in the field of Balochi literature.
He dedicated his life to Balochi literature at a time when working for one’s language and culture demands courage, patience, and sacrifice. His struggle was not only restrained to literature; it was a reminder to the sense of responsibility we should all have considering the situations Balochistan is going through. He understood that language is the soul of a people, and without preserving it, a nation slowly loses its memory. Through research, translation, and writing, he tried to connect the present and future generations with their roots.
Allah Dad believed in education as a tool of awareness – particularly, in one’s own mother language. He chose books over silence and knowledge over fear. His work reflected sincerity, discipline, and a deep love for Balochi reading and writing culture. Even those who never met him, like myself, can feel the weight of his struggle by reading about him and listening to those who knew him and his work.
Although his life was short, his contributions were meaningful. He proved that a writer does not need a long life to leave a lasting impact — only honesty and purpose. Allah Dad will be remembered as someone who stood for Balochi literature with dignity, and whose struggle will continue to inspire students, writers, and readers for years to come.
