Syed Hussain Sibt-e-Asghar Naqvi,[1] commonly known as Jaun Elia (Urdu: جون ایلیا, 14 December 1931 – 8 November 2002), was an Indo-Pakistani poet, philosopher, biographer, and scholar. One of the most prominent modern Urdu poets, popular for his unconventional ways, he "acquired knowledge of philosophy, logic, Islamic history, the Muslim Shia tradition, Muslim religious sciences, Western literature, and Kabbala."[2]

Jaun Elia

Native name
جون ایلیا
Born
Syed Hussain Jaun Asghar Naqvi
14 December 1931
Amroha, United Provinces, British India
Died
8 November 2002 (aged 70)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Occupation
Urdu Poet, scholar philosopher
Nationality
Colonial Indian (1931–1947)
Indian (1947–1957)
Pakistani (1957–2002)
Education
Philosopher, biographer, and scholar
Genre
Ghazal poetry
Notable works
Shayad, Yani, Lekin, Gumman, Goya, Farnod
Spouse
Zahida Hina
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​(m. 1970; div. 1992)​
Children
2

Poetry collections

Sukhan Meri Udasee Hai
Zakham-e-Umeed – زخمِ امید
Mubada
Tumharey Aur Mere Darmiyan
Daricha Haye Kheyal
Qitaat
Jaun Elia Ki Tamam Ghazlain (parts I-III)
Inshaye aur Mazaameen
Farnood
Is Rang Ke Tufaan اس رنگ کے طوفاں
Shayad