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 Abdul Hai Habibi

1910-1984

Born in a family of scholars and men of letters, Abdul Hai Habibi, from his early childhood, took a keen interest in literature and history and embarked on a career of self-education from an early age  even though his father died when he was only 5 years old.

By the time he was 15 he had mastered the Arabic language and had divulged himself in Dari (Persian) and Pashto literature.

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During his early life Habibi travelled to different parts of the country in search of old books and manuscripts. This search led to the finding of the manuscripts, Memoirs of Saints in Helmand province and The Hidden Treasure written by  Mohammad Hotak in 1728 in the city of Kandahar.

The Hidden Treasure hands down to posterity Pashto poetry of a thousand years and illustrates the work of eloquent Pashto poets and poetesses. In his quest Habibi not only found ancient manuscripts but he also learned about the language, culture and traditions of the people resulting in the wr