Draft:Mohammad Eshaq Faiez

Mohammad Eshaq Faiez
Born	(1957-11-17)November 17, 1957 Tajkan village, Jabal al-Siraj District, Parwan Province, Afghanistan
Nationality	Afghan
Occupation(s)	Poet, writer, researcher
Years active	1992–present
Children	8 (4 sons, 4 daughters)

Mohammad Eshaq Faiez (born 17 November 1957) is an Afghan poet, writer, researcher, and essayist. He is widely regarded as a major cultural figure in Kabul over the past four decades, known for his contributions to modern poetry, literary criticism, fiction, and cultural commentary.

Early Life and Education

Faiez was born in the village of Tajkan, located in Jabal al-Siraj District of Parwan Province, Afghanistan. Raised in modest circumstances, he began his education at a local mosque and continued through primary and secondary schools in his hometown. He graduated from Jabal al-Siraj Boys' High School and was admitted to Kabul University in 1977, earning a bachelor's degree in mathematics and physics in 1981.

Career

Teaching and Literary Development

After completing his studies, Faiez served in the Afghan military from 1981 to 1985. He then worked as a teacher at several high schools in Kabul, including Habibia High School, Ustad Khalilullah Khalili High School, and Maryam High School. In 1985, he became a member of the Central Council of the Young Writers' Association, marking the start of his professional literary involvement.

Literary and Cultural Contributions

Faiez began publishing poetry in earnest in 1997. His writing explores themes such as war, identity, patriotism, and human suffering. He served as a political commentator and later as the web manager for the Bakhtar News Agency. Between 2005 and 2022, he held the position of cultural affairs advisor in the Office of the First Vice President of Afghanistan.

Personal Life

Faiez has been married three times; his first two spouses are deceased. He is the father of eight children—four sons and four daughters. Since his retirement in 2022, he resides in Kabul.

Notable Work

"May Its Glass Be Shattered!"

One of Faiez's best-known poems, "May Its Glass Be Shattered!", was written on 11 July 1997 during the Afghan civil war. It has become emblematic of literary resistance and is widely shared on social media and recited during cultural gatherings.

Bibliography

Published Works

• Late and with Tragedy (2004) – poetry
• Crossing the Red Line (2005) – poetry
• Dagger and Voice (2005) – on Soviet influence in Afghan poetry
• Hello, Freedom (2006) – novel
• For the Death of Freedom (2007) – poetry
• Snakes in the Sleeve – poetry
• A Century Without Heroism – poetry
• Yes, My Whole Life Was Just an Excuse – poetry
• The Autumn People – poetry
• Oh, You Muffled Hope – poetry
• Whispers of the Moment of Regret – poetry
• The Roots of Modernism and the Rise of Modern Poetry in Afghanistan – research
• Kimia Shrub – poetry
• A Night Without Moon and Stars – poetry
• My Whisper in Secrecy – poetry
• In the Cold Alleys of Mourning – poetry
• Where is Afghanistan Headed? – political essays

Forthcoming Works

• The Blossoming of the 1380s and 1390s Generation – literary critique
• Green Rogues – vol. II of Hello, Freedom
• Days of Exile – vol. III of Hello, Freedom
• From the Crimson Throat of Storms – poetry
• Rise and Shake the Dark Evening – poetry
• The Flag of Tomorrow Will Fall From the Horizon's Roof – poetry

Faiez has also compiled five other poetry collections that await final editing before publication.

External Links

یاد بود از قهار عاصی – Faiez on TOLO TV

Biography and Selected Poems – Ariaye.com

"They Didn't Let Me" – Poem by Mohammad Eshaq Faiez on Sabzmanesh

Birthday Tribute and Biography – Mawlana.info

"May Its Glass Be Shattered!" – Baghayeneh.ir