محمد الیاس کے ناول ’’بارش‘‘ کا فکری و فنی مطالعہ

An Intellectual and Artistic Study of Muhammad Ilyas' Novel "Barish"

Abstract

This research paper presents a critical and analytical study of Muhammad Ilyas's novel "Barish" in the broader context of contemporary Urdu fiction. The study explores the novel's multiple dimensions, focusing particularly on its symbolic, psychological, and social meanings. Muhammad Ilyas employs "rain" not merely as a natural phenomenon but as a profound metaphor for purification, internal conflict, and the cleansing of moral decay within human society. Through a realistic portrayal of urban and rural life, he exposes the suppressed emotions, gender inequalities, and class-based tensions of Pakistani society. The paper further examines the narrative structure, linguistic texture, and artistic technique of the novel, emphasizing the use of interior monologue and stream-of-consciousness methods to reflect the characters' psychological depth. The symbolic use of weather, silence, and water to the society. The paper further examines the structure, linguistic texture, artistic technique of the novel, emphasizing the use of interior monologue and stream-of-consciousness methods to reflect the characters' psychological depth. The symbolic use of weather, silence, and water serves as a mirror to the inner turmoil of human existence. The study concludes that "Barish" is not only a reflection of social realism but also a philosophical commentary on human frailty and the quest for spiritual renewal. Thus, it establishes Muhammad Ilyas as one of the most thoughtful and innovative voices in modern Urdu fiction, blending aesthetic artistry with intellectual vigor.