- Name & Pen Name: Born Syed Abdul Hameed; he wrote under the pen name (Takhallus) "Adam".
- Birth: April 10, 1910, in Gujranwala district, Punjab (modern-day Pakistan).
- Death: March 10, 1981, in Lahore, Pakistan.
- Profession: He served in the Military Accounts Department for most of his life.
- Simplicity: Known for using simple, direct, and deeply moving language.
- Themes: His poetry masterfully blended romanticism, philosophy, and lighthearted sorrow.
- Spontaneity: He was incredibly prolific and could compose flawless verses on the spot.
- Major Works: Published dozens of poetry collections, including Dast-e-Saba, Nigarshat, and Khameestan.
- Some of His famous couplets
मंज़िल तमाम उम्र मुझे ढूँढती रही
English:
Sirf ek qadam utha tha ghalat raah-e-shauq mein
Manzil tamaam umr mujhe dhundhti rahi
Hindi:
दिल अभी पूरी तरह टूटा नहीं
दोस्तों की मेहरबानी चाहिए
English:
Dil abhi poori tarah mehta/toota nahi
Doston ki meharbani chahiye
Hindi:
बारिश शराब-ए-अर्श है यह सोच कर 'अदम'
बारिश के सब हुरूफ़ को उल्टा के पी गया
English:
Baarish sharaab-e-arsh hai yeh soch kar 'Adam'
Baarish ke sab huroof ko ulta ke pee gaya
Hindi:
दिल ख़ुश हुआ है मस्जिद-ए-वीरां को देख कर
मेरी तरह ख़ुदा का भी ख़ाना ख़राब है
English:
Dil khush hua hai masjid-e-veeraan ko dekh kar
Meri tarah khuda ka bhi khaana kharaab hai
Hindi:
कहते हैं उम्र-ए-रफ़्ता कभी लौटती नहीं
जा मय-कदे से मेरी जवानी उठा के ला
English:
Kehte hain umr-e-rafta kabhi laut-ti nahi
Jaa may-kade se meri jawaani utha ke laa
Hindi:
ऐ ग़म-ए-जिंदगी न हो नाराज़
मुझ को आदत है मुस्कुराने की
English:
Ae gham-e-zindagi na ho naraaz
Mujh ko aadat hai muskurane ki