Interview with Poet Muhammad Shamsul Huq Babu

Conducted by Eva Petropoulou Lianou 

1. Tell us about yourself. How did you begin writing poetry?

I am Muhammad Shamsul Huq Babu, born on January 1, 1972.

 I am the Founder and President of the World Wide Writers Association, the Publisher of the International Publishing House, and the Founder President of the International Book Museum (IBM).

 I also serve as an Advisor to The Daily Global Nation newspaper and as Chairman of Literature Housing and Business Management Ltd. Company.

I am a poet, writer, researcher, editor, and literary organizer. So far, I have published 40 solo books, and have edited and published over 200 anthologies both nationally and internationally.

 My writings have appeared in numerous newspapers, journals, and magazines around the world, and have been translated into various languages by translators from different countries.

I began writing in 1986. In 1990, I started and edited my own wall magazine. During that time, my writings were regularly featured in different commemorative publications.

 Thus began my literary journey – with love poems, marking my first steps into the world of literature.

2. What message do you wish to convey through your poetry?

Through my poems and writings, I wish to spread a message of world peace, awaken a love for nature, and uphold the values of humanity.

 I try to inspire beauty, empathy, and harmony among people through my words.

3. Do you believe that the new generation still cares for literature?

Unfortunately, the new generation seems rather indifferent to literature.

 They are heavily dependent on technology and are gradually moving away from the realm of literary appreciation and reading habits.

4. How do you feel when you see your poems published on international platforms?

It feels immensely gratifying. It gives me fresh inspiration to write more and strengthens my passion for literature.

 I find joy in sharing thoughts and emotions with people from around the world through the universal language of poetry.

5. Could you share a phrase or philosophy that has changed your life?

I have never seen God,

 but I have seen God in His creations-

 in love, compassion, honesty, kindness, forgiveness, generosity, and cooperation.

 Within every human being, there dwell two selves –  one divine and one demonic.

“God and the devil both live within man.

 I strive to chain the demonic self within me,

 and to enlighten and awaken the divine self,

 dedicating my soul to the pursuit of truth and beauty.”

6. What are your future projects?

My vision is to bring world literature closer to people and to preserve it for future generations.

 I have undertaken several ambitious projects that will, I believe, leave a lasting mark in literary history –

To establish a writers’ resort in a natural environment, where poets can live, converse, and find inspiration.

To create a Book Museum with thousands of books, where readers can visit, read, and enrich their knowledge.

These initiatives aim to celebrate and sustain the timeless spirit of literature across cultures.

Biography

Muhammad Shamsul Huq Babu

 Founder President – World Wide Writers Association

 Publisher – International Publishing House

 Founder President – International Book Museum (IBM)

 Advisor – The Daily Global Nation

 Chairman – Literature Housing and Business Management Ltd. Company