Ashfaq Ahmed
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes.
Life History: Ashfaq Ahmed, (August 22, 2025 – September 7, 2004) was an intellectual, distinguished writer, playwright and broadcaster. He did his Masters in Urdu Literature from Government College, Lahore. His wife, Bano Qudsia, was his classmate at Government College. She is also a novelist.
He got a job in Radio Azad Kashmir, did a short stint of two years teaching at Dayal Singh College, Lahore and later went to Italy and joined Radio Rome as an Urdu newscaster. He also taught Urdu at Rome University. After returning to Pakistan, he published his own monthly literary magazine, Dastaango, and joined Radio Pakistan as a script writer. In 1962, he started his weekly popular radio program, Talqeen Shah which ran for three decades, the longest weekly radio show in the subcontinent. He served as director of the Markazi Urdu Board (Later renamed as Urdu Science Board). He also served as adviser in the Education Ministry during General Zia-ul-Haq’s regime..
In the 1960s, he produced a feature film, Dhoop aur Saie (“Sunshine and Shadows”), which was not very successful at the box office.
He wrote many TV drama series; which include Aik Muhabbat Sau Afsanay, Uchhay Burj Lahore Dey, Tota Kahani, Lekin, Hairat Kadah and Mun Chalay ka Sauda. He wrote over twenty five books including a travelogue, Safar Dar Safar. In his later days, Ashfaq Ahmed was greatly inclined towards sufism. His close association with Qudrat Ullah Shahab and Mumtaz Mufti was also attributed for this inclination. He appeared in television’s programs Baithak and Zawiya and gave logical answers to the audience, mostly youth, in a mystic style.
He was awarded the President’s Pride of Performance and Sitara-i-Imtiaz for his laudable services in the field of literature and broadcasting.
This page has a collection of best quotes of Ashfaq Ahmed in Urdu about love, life, and other aspects of life.
Autograph of Ashfaq Ahmed
Grave of Ashfaq Ahmed and It’s Tombstone
A Woman Cannot Understand Your Logic
Ashfaq Ahmed about Difference Between Momin and Muslim
Who is a Muslim?
English Translation: I asked Baba Gee, “Who is a Muslim?” Sufi Sahib said, ” Note that a Muslim is that person who’s heart is clean and hands are dirty”. I said, “Sir, I don’t understand it”. He said, “The one who keeps helping his brothers, his hands are obviously going to be dirty rather than the person who keeps his hands in the glove. How can his hands be dirty? (Quote of Ashfaq Ahmad from the TV Show “Zawiya“).
Gulab Aur Kanta (Rose and Thorn) - Zawiya 3
Ander Bahir (In Out) - Zawiya 3
AShfaq Ahmed about a Teacher in the Court in Rome (Italy)
Ilm-e Nafeh, Murshid aur Ustaad
Ashfaq Ahmed: Love is Not Sacrificing Your Life for Someone
Shak (Doubt)
Baba Kone? (Who is Baba?)- Zawiya 3
Ilm Aur Danish (Knowledge and Wisdom) - Zawiya 3
Ashfaq Ahmed about Love and Sadness
14. Emaan (Faith) Shahrag Ka Drawing Room- Zawiya 3
Ashfaq Ahmed about a Cat’s Faith in Her Master
Ashfaq Ahmed about a Child’s Strong Faith in Allah
46. Zarab-Taqseem (Multiplication and Division); Ashfaq Ahmed about Multiplication of Love
13. Aurat (Woman)
26. Khauf (Fear)
35. Loose Shoe Laces
30. Sahib-e Asmaar (Having Fruit)
47. Sahaba-e-Karraam
Ashfaq Ahmed about ‘Dhoka’ (Deceit) - Zawiya 3
52. Talib-e Khuda, Baba Sahiba by Ashfaq Ahmed
Ashfaq Ahmed about Learning from Life
50. Difference Between a Human Being and a Wall- “Deewar” by Ashfaq Ahmed
48. Baghdad’s Baker - ‘Hot Line’, Zawiya 2
62. Allah Per Yaqeen (Belief in God)
Firm Faith in Allah by a Car Mechanic. One has to understand the essence of belief. No one is saying that one should not wash one’s hands. Everyone knows that “safai nisf iman hai”. Probably the germs are not killed by reciting the kalma but look at the firm trust of this car mechanic in Allah. It is called tawakal. The moral of this story is about tawakal in Allah.
Dialogue Between a Sparrow and a Dove (Zawiya; Wafa Kay Moti)
54. Tit for Tat - Zawiya 3
Taqdeer Aur Tadbeer
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes: ‘Her Waqt Mojood, Her Jagah Mojood’ (Omni Present)
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes: Heart is a Dangerous Thing
About Happiness, Relations and Sentiments
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes: ‘Atta-e Khudawandi’ (God’s Gift)
Ashfaq Ahmed about Amma Sardar Begum
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes: ‘Paansa’ (Dice)
Related Pages:
Inspiration (English)
Inspiration (Urdu)
Wasif Ali Wasif’s Quotes
33. Khair (Good Deed)
29. Dua (Supplication) - Zawiya 3
Happiness is Permanent - Zawiya 3
Multinational Wishes - Zawiya 2
English Translation: I asked Baba Gee, “Sir, why we feel restlessness? Why there are so much worries around us that we are unable to sit with satisfaction and peace in heart?” He replied, ” Look! Don’t keep your bundle of problems in front of you, take them to Allah. He will solve them. You struggle to solve those problems all by yourself, but you will not be able to solve them. (Quote of Ashfaq Ahmed from “Zawiya 2“, Chapter “Multinational Wishes”).
39. Maroobiat
17. Aib (Shortcoming) - Talawat Al Wajood
16. Pakeezgy (Purity)
Ashfaq Ahmed about Pakistan
Where Does One Get Protection?
Hold Your Logic and Save the Man - Zawiya
Khoobsurat Damaad (Beautiful Son-in-Law)
Maulvi
Duniya (World) - Zawiya 3
Bandagi
Motor Aur Pull (Motor and Bridge) - Zawiya 2
Ghulami (Slavery)
Mout (Death) - Zawiya 2
Rukki Hoi Umar (Stagnant Age)
Emaan (Faith)
Bhakaari Aur Khairaat
Is Youth Good or Old Age?
Gunah (Sin)
Never Let the Childhood Die in You
Tawla Pun (Hurriedness)
Death and Worldly Possessions
Give Importance to Your Thoughts
Roti, Kapra Aur Makaan
What is Love?
Shak (Doubt), Zawiya 2
Sabar Shukar (Patience and Gratitude)
Tasawar-e-Khuda (Image of God)
Nuskha (Prescription)
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes: ‘Bud-Duaa’ (Praying for Curse)
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes: ‘Azaab’ (Divine Catastrophe)
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes: ‘Shariyat, Tariqat, Haqiqat, Maarfat’
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes: ‘Diye Say Diya’
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes: ‘Daata Aur Mangta’ (Alms Giver and Beggar)
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes: ‘Rizq’
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes: Sakoon Ki Talash (Search for Tranquility) - Zawiya 3
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes ; Muashra (Society) - Zawiya 3
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes: Deen (Faith)
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes: Izhaar-e-Ilm (Display of Knowledge)
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes: Ilm Aur Ammal - Zawiya 3
Ashfaq Ahmed Quotes: Rokaawat (Hinderance)
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Can someone please guide me where can I get Roman Urdu version or translation of Zavia in pdf format. Please help.
Subhan Allah. Shandar loge. Allah maghfarat farmaye.
I am looking for a quote from him where he talks about woman saying that “Woh humain chorrnay say pehlay jaa chuki hoti hai”. Could we please have that too? Shall be grateful.
I am big fan of Ashfaq Ahmed and appreciate his words which affect me so deeply. Hats off to Ashfaq Ahmed’s intellectual writings.
I am really impressd by Ashfaq Ahmad. His all words go to click my heart. I have no words to describe his personality. Dua hai Allah Talla un kay liye agli zindagi mein aasaniyan atta farmaye, aameen.
Jazak ALLAH.
I love Ashfaq Ahmad.
I have no words to say tabout the greatness of Ashfaq Ahmad Sahib’s quotes……………….the great Baba Sahba.
I feel happiness and satisfaction whenever read or listen him, May Allah Pak place him in Jannah.
He was undescribale person. May Allah rest huis soul in peace.
He was a great man.
I have no words. I am speechless.
Kissi nay kaya khoob kaha hai: ‘Lafz Kabhi nahi Martay, woh hamesha hamaray dil’un mein zinda rehtay hain’.
Bus aesa lagta hee nahi abb woh (Ashfaq Ahmed Sahib) hamaray darmiyan nahi hain. Bilkul nahi lagta..!!
Bohout sakoon aata hai Ashfaq Sahib ki kubsurat aur qeemti baatoyn say. Khuda unnkay darjaat bulland karey, Aameen.
He was really a great man. I have not many words.
Highly impressed by reading Baba Ashfaq Ahmed’s sayings. These are real gold and jewels. Want to incorporate the wisdom in my life.
Outstanding sayings!!
He was a great philosopher!! I am very imperesed by his thinking.
Allah Pak unko apni jawar-e-rehmat mein jagah atta farmain!
This is a great Humanity,
Acha insan wo nahi jis ke paas achi taleem aur achi shakhsiyat hai
Balke acha insan wo hai jo acha bolta aur acha sochta hai.
Baba ji Ashfaq Ahmed Sahib was one of the best personality!!
A salute to our beloved Ashfaq Ahmad!!
Nice sayings!!
He is really a true blessing for our nation…..I love Baba Jee…..hats off to him.
May Allah Almighty bless him, aameen.
Baba Jee may God bless your soul. I really love you and special prayers for you. Thanks for impressive quotes for the nation.
He was Pride of Pakistan.
Allaha unn per rahmetoon ki bearish karay aur Janat ka azeem darja atta karay, Aameen.
My mentor …. I love him…. he has given me courage to think about the ultimate truth.
Great sayings!!
May Allah Bless this man. Words of Wisdom are beautifully explained. May Allah give us the power to understand and Implement in our life.
In short, Mr. Ashfaq Ahmad was a blessing for us. His sayings are really a sign of satisfaction during all worries. Also a true Muslim presentation.
Absolutely remarkable sayings.
Ishfaq Ahmed sahib’s quotes are just awesome. He is the best among all writers. I love to read his quotes. I have no words to phrase him.
Allah unhein uss jahan mein bhi assaniyaan atta farmaye, Ameen.
I like the quotations of Ashfaq Ahmad.
Allah unki maghfirat farmaye. Aameen! Summa Aameen!
May ALLAH give peace to his soul, he was a brilliant person.
Allah unko ghareeq-e-Rehmat karay, Aameen!!
Really heart touching sayings!!
Khuda ki taraf koi rasta nahi jata… jahan tum ho wohein khuda hai! kahein janey ki zaroorat nahi. Zaroorat hai … tou sirf pukarney ki.
Yehi sekha hai hum nay Baba Jee say.
Allah un ko Jannat-ul-Firdaos atta karay. Aameen.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Masha ALLAH, great baba jee’s nice and meaningful quotes!!
Absolutely remarkable sayings!!
I also have no words to speak something about Ashfaq Ahmed Sahib.
I am really impressed by this awesome person. His all words go to my heart and just click. I have no words to describe the amazing personality of Ashfaq Ahmed .. hats off to him. 🙂
Professor Sahib kay liye mujh jaisy na-cheez kay pass alfaz bhi nahi. Sirf itna hee kahoon ga, jaisay loge kehtay hain kay Muhammad Raffi, Lata, Noor Jahan kay galay mein BHAGWAN bolta hai, tou mein yeh kehnay may zara bhee hitchkachahat, sharam mehsoos nahi karta kay BABA JEE kay andar ALLAH PAK ki zaat hi bolti thi…
Sepcial salute for the GREAT BABA JEE!!
These are really very nice quotes!!
I have no words to speak something……………..I just wanna say that hats off to Ashfaq Ahmed!!!
May ALLAH bestow upon him HIS uncountable blessings. I appreciate the personal and mental developmental words that guide me and have a profound effect upon my soul. Thanks.
Regards,
i like ashfaq ahmad quotes.he was a very great personality
Ashfaq Ahmad was really a great man.
These are very very nice sayings of Ashfaq Ahmed.
He was a great person!!
Ashfaq Ahmwd was a legend in his work.
He was a great man. We should teach our children to study his books since childhood. God rest his soul in peace, Ameen.
These quotes play an important. By acting on Ashfaq Ahmed’s quotes we can change our life.
Ashfaq Ahmed meray ideal hain!!
A good writer who wrote good words. Allah Pak inhay jannat mein jaga naseeb farmaye aur hum sub ko bhi Jannat naseeb farmaye, Ameen.
Ashfaq Ahmed Sahib was great. We fallow his quotes in our life.
May Allah hels all of us to follow these quotes.
I strongly agree with Ahsfaq Ahmed’s qoutes and I like them very much. May Allah help all of us to follow these quotes. Ameen.
These quotes are so nice & fabulous!!!
These are very nice quotes.
Ashfaq Ahmed was a great person. He had a voice of normal person.
Meray pass alfaz nahin hain lekin jo bhi aap nay bayan kiya sub zindagi ki haqeeqton ko choota hai!!
Ashfaq Ahmed taught us how to live life in a simple way. Fact is that Islam is all about giving respect to every one around us, whether rich or poor, Muslim or non Muslim, because Allah is the creator of entire universe, and Allah loves to see people through their deeds, and what we all are accountable for on the day of judgment is nothing else but deeds, and salvation is only for a true believer with Taqwa (Fear of Allah).
Very very nice quotes. ALLAH Baba Ji ko Janat-ul-Firdous may jaga aata frmaye.
Very nice quotes of Baba Jee, he was really a great man.
Baba Jee, is my teacher, my mentor and my GURU. I love him and I miss him.
The sayings of Guru are for a long time.
Ashfaq Ahmed was a legend.
Great collection but we should apply it in our daily life too.
bohat nice collection hai.ashfaq sahab ek azeem insan thy.allahpak hamain in ki achi baton pe amal karny ki tofeeq dain.ameen.
Ashfaq Ahmed, a genius Baba Jee looking us from Heaven. I appeal to everyone who got even a minor benefit from his lessons to kindly remember him in Dua after all regular Prayers.
Ya Allah Jee, Bhabi Bano Qudsia ko sehat, sakoon aur achi zindgi atta kar (Ameen!).
Dear website designer, with best personal regards kindly send me all such collections, now & in future, at my email address.
بہت خوب اشفاق صاحب
Excellent collection!!!
He was a great writer!!!
Good quotes. Ashfaq Ahmed is my hero, I like his quotes!!
I liked it very much. Jazak ALLAH. Good quotes of Ashfaq Ahmed Sahib.
Salaam,
Dear Admin, MashALLAH bohat achi collection hai. ALLAH Azawajal Qibla Sufi Ashfaq Ahmad (Marhoom) Sahib ki maghfirat farmaey aor unki baaqiyat (Elmi khidmat, Books, etc) say hamein seekhany ki taufeeq atta farmaye. Agar koi mujhay Qibla Asfaq Sahib aor deegar shakhsiat kay Qoutes send kar sakay tou please must send……Shukria
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I love it. I miss Baba Jee.
Very nice quotes!!!
Nice collection.
He was a nice man and a leader in way of life. Baba jee’s books are very nice. My all family respect him very much. I miss Baba Jee.
It will be better to call him Pakistani Khalil Jibran.
We should try to impliment
I like Ishfaq Ahmad. Genius, very genuine person. This is a nice collection of his life experiences.
Wow… GOD bless you!!
He was a great man.
Nice, very very nice.
Very nice. He was a great person!!
Very much true, all of them.
Very nice……..just bohut aala!!
Deep thoughts about our society and our nature.
A very nice collection!!!
Nice collection, sir.
Dear Admin, it was pleasure visiting this page on which I was lured in by the way you have given tributes to one of my favorite writers Ashfaq Ahmad. You are doing a wonderful job and I do commend the quality of your graphics, text selection and editing. I am sure you shall go a long way in this field.
May Allah be with you.
He was a great person!!
Sooooooooooooooooo nice collection!!!!
I liked them very much and shall try to spread them so that peace may come.
A very nice collection of Ashfaq Ahmed’s quotes.
Ashfaq sir was a great man. I love his quotes. Allah Pak unko Janat may jagah day, Ameen.
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