Post-9/11 Muslim Issues In The West and Urdu Novels (Taoos Faqat Rang, Main Dashat Gard Hon, Aik Love Story Aik Aitmi Qayaamat)

ما بعد نائن الیون مغرب میں مسلمانوں کے مسائل کا ذکر اور اردو ناول بحوالہ طاؤس فقط رنگ، میں دہشت گرد ہوں،ایک لو سٹوری ایک ایٹمی قیامت

Abstract

This research article examines the multifaceted challenges faced by Muslims living in the West after the 9/11 tragedy, as portrayed in Urdu literature. Through an in-depth analysis of three selected Urdu novels—Tauos Fqat Rang by Neelam Ahmed Basheer, Main Dehshat Gard Hoon by Mohsina Jilani, and Ek Love Story Ek Atomi Qayamat by M. Akhtar—the study highlights the cultural, social, and psychological issues endured by Muslims in the post-9/11 era.The article begins with an exploration of the global and individual impacts of the 9/11 attacks, establishing the socio-political context of the time. It then focuses on the representation of these effects in Urdu novels, demonstrating how the tragedy's ripples reached and shaped literary narratives. By analyzing these novels, the study uncovers themes of alienation, prejudice, identity crises, and the struggles of Muslim communities to navigate life in a climate of heightened scrutiny and Islamophobia.In addition to the textual analysis, the research incorporates the perspectives of literary critics to deepen the understanding of how Urdu writers have artistically captured these post-9/11 realities. The article concludes by emphasizing the significance of these novels in giving voice to the silenced experiences of Muslims in the West, positioning Urdu literature as a critical medium for exploring the human dimensions of a global crisis.

Keywords: 9/11 Tragedy, Multifaceted, Challenges, Socio-Political, Psychological, Representation, Dimensions, Global Crisis.