Ali El-Maak
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Ali El-MaakAli El-Maak is ranked among the great Sudanese writers and as a pioneer of Sudanese short stories.
, Sudan
. When he was less than six years old he started his primary education in Kottab
Wad El-mostaffa, but because his farther moved about as a judge he moved to Arggo in the Northern State
, then moved again to El-Fasher in Darfur state (now called North Darfur
). When he finished third class the school administration advised that he join the El-woostta, or intermediate school, because of his high marks (at that time in Sudan primary school lasted for four years), but Ali's mother refused, preferring that he finish fourth class. Ali finished the fourth class in the El-Salemeaa primary school when his father transferred again to Meroë (Merowe) in the Northern State
, a place which he later wrote much about.
His interest in writing started in El-ammerria intermediate school in 1947. He was also inspired by his father's library, which contained many books of Sharia Law and its interpretation
. Ali made his first attempt at writing in Meroë during the summer holiday, where he edited a fortnightly magazine, writing under the pen name Gesimtty Keeda (This Kismet). His interest in music began even earlier when listening to Mohamed Ahmed Sarror, Karoma and Abdallah El-Mahhi. He joined the Wadi Sidenna secondary school in 1951.
with honours degree in 1961. He then moved to the United States earning a Master's degree
in Public Administration
in 1966 from the University of Southern California
. Ali returned to Sudan and worked in the Human Resource Department in the Ministry of the Treasury (1961–1970) (Ali worked here since graduating in 1961 and then went to US to study by the government until his return in 1966), also worked as a chief in State Institution for the Cinema (1970–1971), then he worked as a lecturer in Intuition of Public Administration in Khartoum
(1972–1973), and then chief and chief-editor in Housing Publishing in Khartoum University (1973–1983). Ali worked as expert and as a professor at Translation and Arabization Unit in Khartoum University (1983–1992). Ali was awarded a scholarship from American Fulbright Institution
in 1988, Ali research which auspiced by University of New Mexico
focuses on of translated of some Indian American
myths to Arabic
. Ali works as supervisor with more than 20 postgraduate students in translation (Master and Ph.D.
). Ali contributed in many congresses, seminars and festivals around the world including The International Congress of Poetry in Astroja in former Yugoslavia
in 1971, The Seventh International Festival of Cinema in Moscow
in 1971, The festival of Saudi Arabian Writers in Riyadh
in 1983, and The Seminar of International Book in Cambridge University in 1990. His contributed in many unions and councils as example the member of National Council of Art Auspice in 1974 and as same time the chairman of short stories and cinema and novel Committee, The chairman of Sudanese Music (one of the UNESCO
branches) (1974–1985), the member of Council of lecturers of University of Khartoum (the highest academic institution in the university) (1983–1992), member of council Arab League
Institution for translation in Algeria
, the chief editor of Magallat Ala-Addab magazine, and the Chairman of Sudanese Writers Union from 1986 until his death. Finally, he was a member of Council of Art Faculty and member of Research Council of Art Faculty, and member of Central Researches of University of Khartoum
.
Early life
Ali was born in OmdurmanOmdurman
Omdurman is the second largest city in Sudan and Khartoum State, lying on the western banks of the River Nile, opposite the capital, Khartoum. Omdurman has a population of 2,395,159 and is the national centre of commerce...
, Sudan
Sudan
Sudan , officially the Republic of the Sudan , is a country in North Africa, sometimes considered part of the Middle East politically. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the...
. When he was less than six years old he started his primary education in Kottab
Kottab
Al Kottab is an old-fashioned method of education in Arab countries in which a sheikh teaches a group of students who sit in front of him on the ground. The curriculum includes Islam and Arabic, but focused mainly on memorising the Koran. With the developlement of modern schools, the number of...
Wad El-mostaffa, but because his farther moved about as a judge he moved to Arggo in the Northern State
Northern State
Northern State may refer to:*Northern State , a female rap group from New York City*The Northern State Parkway, a limited-access parkway located on Long Island*Northern, Sudan, one of 26 states in Sudan...
, then moved again to El-Fasher in Darfur state (now called North Darfur
North Darfur
North Darfur is one of the 15 wilayat or states of Sudan. It is one of the three states composing the Darfur region. It has an area of 296,420 km² and an estimated population of approximately 1,583,000 . Al-Fashir is the capital of the state...
). When he finished third class the school administration advised that he join the El-woostta, or intermediate school, because of his high marks (at that time in Sudan primary school lasted for four years), but Ali's mother refused, preferring that he finish fourth class. Ali finished the fourth class in the El-Salemeaa primary school when his father transferred again to Meroë (Merowe) in the Northern State
Northern, Sudan
Northern is one of the 15 wilayat or states of Sudan. It has an area of 348,765 km² and an estimated population of 833,743 . Dongola is the capital of the state. The town of Wadi Halfa, a headquarters of the British in the late nineteenth century, is located in the north of the province....
, a place which he later wrote much about.
His interest in writing started in El-ammerria intermediate school in 1947. He was also inspired by his father's library, which contained many books of Sharia Law and its interpretation
Statutory interpretation
Statutory interpretation is the process by which courts interpret and apply legislation. Some amount of interpretation is always necessary when a case involves a statute. Sometimes the words of a statute have a plain and straightforward meaning. But in many cases, there is some ambiguity or...
. Ali made his first attempt at writing in Meroë during the summer holiday, where he edited a fortnightly magazine, writing under the pen name Gesimtty Keeda (This Kismet). His interest in music began even earlier when listening to Mohamed Ahmed Sarror, Karoma and Abdallah El-Mahhi. He joined the Wadi Sidenna secondary school in 1951.
Career
Ali joined Khartoum University in 1955, graduating from the Faculty of Art with a Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
with honours degree in 1961. He then moved to the United States earning a Master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in Public Administration
Public administration
Public Administration houses the implementation of government policy and an academic discipline that studies this implementation and that prepares civil servants for this work. As a "field of inquiry with a diverse scope" its "fundamental goal.....
in 1966 from the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
. Ali returned to Sudan and worked in the Human Resource Department in the Ministry of the Treasury (1961–1970) (Ali worked here since graduating in 1961 and then went to US to study by the government until his return in 1966), also worked as a chief in State Institution for the Cinema (1970–1971), then he worked as a lecturer in Intuition of Public Administration in Khartoum
Khartoum
Khartoum is the capital and largest city of Sudan and of Khartoum State. It is located at the confluence of the White Nile flowing north from Lake Victoria, and the Blue Nile flowing west from Ethiopia. The location where the two Niles meet is known as "al-Mogran"...
(1972–1973), and then chief and chief-editor in Housing Publishing in Khartoum University (1973–1983). Ali worked as expert and as a professor at Translation and Arabization Unit in Khartoum University (1983–1992). Ali was awarded a scholarship from American Fulbright Institution
Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program, including the Fulbright-Hays Program, is a program of competitive, merit-based grants for international educational exchange for students, scholars, teachers, professionals, scientists and artists, founded by United States Senator J. William Fulbright in 1946. Under the...
in 1988, Ali research which auspiced by University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico at Albuquerque is a public research university located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States. It is the state's flagship research institution...
focuses on of translated of some Indian American
Indian American
Indian Americans are Americans whose ancestral roots lie in India. The U.S. Census Bureau popularized the term Asian Indian to avoid confusion with Indigenous peoples of the Americas who are commonly referred to as American Indians.-The term: Indian:...
myths to Arabic
Arabic language
Arabic is a name applied to the descendants of the Classical Arabic language of the 6th century AD, used most prominently in the Quran, the Islamic Holy Book...
. Ali works as supervisor with more than 20 postgraduate students in translation (Master and Ph.D.
Ph.D.
A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
). Ali contributed in many congresses, seminars and festivals around the world including The International Congress of Poetry in Astroja in former Yugoslavia
Former Yugoslavia
The former Yugoslavia is a term used to describe the present day states which succeeded the collapse of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia....
in 1971, The Seventh International Festival of Cinema in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
in 1971, The festival of Saudi Arabian Writers in Riyadh
Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province, and belongs to the historical regions of Najd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, and is home to 5,254,560 people, and the urban center of a...
in 1983, and The Seminar of International Book in Cambridge University in 1990. His contributed in many unions and councils as example the member of National Council of Art Auspice in 1974 and as same time the chairman of short stories and cinema and novel Committee, The chairman of Sudanese Music (one of the UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
branches) (1974–1985), the member of Council of lecturers of University of Khartoum (the highest academic institution in the university) (1983–1992), member of council Arab League
Arab League
The Arab League , officially called the League of Arab States , is a regional organisation of Arab states in North and Northeast Africa, and Southwest Asia . It was formed in Cairo on 22 March 1945 with six members: Egypt, Iraq, Transjordan , Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria. Yemen joined as a...
Institution for translation in Algeria
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
, the chief editor of Magallat Ala-Addab magazine, and the Chairman of Sudanese Writers Union from 1986 until his death. Finally, he was a member of Council of Art Faculty and member of Research Council of Art Faculty, and member of Central Researches of University of Khartoum
University of Khartoum
The University of Khartoum ia a multi-campus, co-educational university located in Khartoum. It is the largest and oldest university in Sudan. UofK was founded as Gordon Memorial College in 1902 and established in 1956 when Sudan gained independence...
.
Works
- 1/Short Stories released by Arabic
- The Petit Bourgeois, translated Al borogoizia alsageera, Arabicالبرجوازية الصغيرة in collaboration with Salah Ahmed IbrahimSalah Ahmed IbrahimSalah Ahmed Ibrahim, Arabic صلاح أحمد إبراهيم, was a Sudanese writer, poet and diplomat.-Writing:Salah Ibrahim was described in 1963 as the most important Sudanese poet of his generation, and that: "in his poetry there is all the yearning, all the frustration of his generation. He writes his poetry...
(1958) - On The Village, translated Fee Algareeia, Arabic فى القرية
- The Moon Sitting on the Yard of Its Home, translated Al-Gammar Galis Fee Fanna Darihi, Arabic -القمر جالس فى فناء داره (1973).
- The Climb to the Bottom of the Town, Translated Al-soad Alla Asffel Almedina, Arabicالصعود الى أسفل المدينة (1988).
- The Fever of El-dreiss- translated Homma El-dreissa,Arabicحمى الدريس (1989)
- 2/Essay released by Arabic
- I wonder, do you think The Blind of Al-Ma`arri was See translated Heel Absara Amma Al-Ma'arri, Arabicوهل ابصر أعمى المعرة (1974).
- He had many essay published in many Arab world magazine including Eldohha(Qatar), Rose El-yousif (Egypt), Sabbah El-Khir (Egypt), El-Fayisal (Saudi Arabia), and also in many Sudanese newspapers.
- 3/Poetry released in Arabic
- Town From Dust, translated Medinna meen El-trooab, Arabic مدينة من تراب (1974), translated to English by El-Fatih Mahjoub
- Investigated and researches released in Arabic
- Abdallah Al-Banna poetry, Arabic -ديوان الشاعر عبدالله البنا (1976)
- Khalil Farah poetry, Arabic ديوان الشاعر خليل فر (1978)
- 4/Others in Arabic
- Selective from Sudanese Art in Arabic مختارات من الادب السودانى, (1974-1982-1990)
- 5/also contribute in many radio and TV programs.
- 6/Short stories released in English
- The Case, translated by El-Gaddia, published in American International Stories magazine, issue 49, and also The Cloth Chair, issue 88
- He had short stories written in English was published also in American Magazine The Short Stories issue 62 under the title Arabic احد واربعون مئذنة
- 7/Also he had translated many books from English to Arabic including:
- A- Sample from Black American Literature1971.
- B- Guilty land by Patrick van RensburgPatrick van RensburgPatrick van Rensburg is an African educationalist and former anti-apartheid activist. He founded the Brigades Movement in Botswana, and the Foundation for Education with Production which is active in South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe....
, he translated in 1972 in collaboration with his friend Salah Ahmed IbrahimSalah Ahmed IbrahimSalah Ahmed Ibrahim, Arabic صلاح أحمد إبراهيم, was a Sudanese writer, poet and diplomat.-Writing:Salah Ibrahim was described in 1963 as the most important Sudanese poet of his generation, and that: "in his poetry there is all the yearning, all the frustration of his generation. He writes his poetry... - C- Selective from Indian-American Art and their stories, published in many Sudanese newspapers.
- D- He translated a short story written by the great American writer F. Scott FitzgeraldF. Scott FitzgeraldFrancis Scott Key Fitzgerald was an American author of novels and short stories, whose works are the paradigm writings of the Jazz Age, a term he coined himself. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Fitzgerald is considered a member of the "Lost...
published in El-Faysal, Saudi Arabian magazine No 94 in January 1985. - E-He translated A Questionnaire for Rudolph Gordon by Jack MatthewsJack MatthewsJack Matthews OBE is a former Wales rugby union international centre who played first-class club rugby for Cardiff and Newport. Along with Bleddyn Williams, Matthews formed a centre partnership which is regarded as one of the finest in the game...
- F-Also translated short story by the title The Cliff written by American writer Charles BaxterCharles BaxterCharles Baxter is an American author of fiction, nonfiction and poetry.-Life:Baxter was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to John and Mary Barber Baxter. He graduated from Macalester College in Saint Paul, and taught high school in Pinconning, Michigan, for a year. In 1974 he received his Ph.D...
from his book of stories Harmony of the world. - G-Also translated short stories Old Stories from China
- H-Also translated Zeineb The Red Sugar, written by Sudanese writer Jamal Mohammed Ahmed
- 8/He has also translated poetry from English to Arabic:
- Five poems to Garcia Lorca
- 9/Also he wrote and wrote the commentary on the film The Road of Faith and this sixth film from TV serial The Arab which transmitted by Channel 4Channel 4Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
of British TV in 1983, and also transmitted by The Cable American private TV channel in New YorkNew YorkNew York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
in 1988-1989.
- 10/ Essay
- About the Sudanese legend singer AbdelAziz Mohammed Daoud
External links
- http://www.sudaneseonline.com/cgi-bin/sdb/2bb.cgi?seq=board&board=10
- http://www.alsudani.info/index.php?type=3&id=2147505547&bk=1