Mikayil Mushfiq

Mikayil Musfiq came only once to this world as the great poet and story writer.These lines, which we all read and listen to in love, are the tale of poet Mikayil Mushfiq's "Shangul, Shfuly, Masul". In spite of his short life, he left a deep imprint on our literature with his interesting and original works. Mikayil Abdulgadir oglu Ismayilzade was born on June 5, 1908 in Baku, in an intelligent family. His father taught at the Saadat school and wrote poems. The author of the libretton on the opera "Shah Ismayil" by Muslim Magomayev.


Mikayil, who lost his parents at an early age, grew up under the auspices of his relatives. She studied in Baku at the Teachers Seminar and at the Higher Pedagogical Institute (now Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University) and taught at the School of Literature. From the school age, Mikayil was interested in literature and wrote his first poems "Today" in 1926 and soon became one of the most famous poets. 10 poems by M. Mushfiq were published in 1930-1935.
M. Mushfig's poems "Geography", "Schoolchildren's Orient", "Zahra", "Gaya" are also interesting for children. The poet's rich literary heritage includes many genres of poetic poems ("Shepherd," "My Friend," "Rock," "The Saddle," "Morning," and "The Era of Freedom"). In these works, the poet openly conveyed his life boards, the spiritual world of human beings.
M. Mushfig also engaged in translation. A. Pushkin's "Gypsies" (together with Sh.Abbasov), M.Lermontov's "Demon" poems (with R.Rza), S.Marshak's poem "Look at Hushsuz, Hushsuza", T. Shevchenko, Omar Khayyam and other poets samples, as well as MFAxundzade's "Eastern poem" into our language.
In May 1931, Mushfig Pedagogical University was acquainted with a girl named Dilbar. His love for him encourages poetry to write new lyric poems. The wedding of the youth takes place in the summer of 1933. Rasul Rza and Nigar Rafibeyli, a favorite of Mushfiq, come to congratulate them a few days later. At that time, Rzana did not even dream that after years had passed, she would write the poem "The Red Rose would not be remembered" to this young boy. Huseyn Javid, Mirza Ibrahimov, Suleyman Rustam, Sabit Rahman, Israfil Nazarov are one of the most loved guests of this house ...


M.Musfig Taraz, who likes to play solo in his free time, also became a friend of Kurban Pirimov. Once, when reading the poem, he read poem "What It Means". The affected pop singer "Orphan segah" sang. The poem "Ok tar!", Which we all love, was written by Mushfig on that day. It was in those days that in Azerbaijan there were voices about the ban on the tar ...

M. Mushfig had a wonderful memory. Russian translator, famous poet Yaroslav Smelyakov wrote about him: "... Mushfig is a poetic person who does not quench his temper, he is looking for new poetic and visual aids and forms tirelessly. Finally he created a pearl like a "Saddled Saz" poem ... He was hurrying himself to his heart as if destiny had given him less life. "
M. Mushfig loved Absheron's gardens, seas, and beach beaches. In 1936, his last release was held in Mardakan with Mirmehdi Seyidzade's family. During these long summer days, Rasul Reza often met Enver Mammadkhanli, who was staying in the garden near Buzovna.
But dark clouds were approaching. Mushfig's insulting, pressing and slanderous articles appeared in the press. The pure hearted poet was very nervous about all this. At the next plenary of writers, M. Mushfe was the opponent. He was arrested on June 4, 1937, at his home. He was accused of being aware of preparations for armed rebellion against the Soviet authorities, a member of a reputable national organization.
The late poet, who had come back from the meeting with his early evening readers, did not even look at the near black car, as he was hurrying to Dilbar, who was waiting for him at home. The doorbell was stolen after entering Mushfig apartment ... The inmates did not let M. Mushfiqi go to bed with relatives. On January 5, 1938, a 20-minute court hearing on the military court of the USSR Supreme Court made a decision to shoot down M. Mushfig. The verdict was executed several hours later - on January 6th. They say that until the very last hour of his life, he did not believe his death. His wife, Dilbar Khanum, remembers that during their last meeting in prison, Mushfig tried to conceal her sad feelings in sadness: "Do not worry. Beforehand, sooner or later everything will be clear. You will know that we have no guilt. "
Almost 20 years later, the country came to the horror of the admiration of personality and the famous Azerbaijani writers appealed to M. Mushfig's case. On May 23, 1956, Mikayil Abdulgadir oghlu Ismayilzadeh was acquitted under the decision of the Military Collegium of the Supreme Court of the USSR.