Abdul Rauf Benawa (1913–1985; Pashto: عبدالرووف بېنوا) was an Afghan writer, poet, journalist, historian and social activist. One of his major works is a series of educational poems called "Sad Reflection" (1957). He died in exile in the United States. Benawa wrote many works of literature. Some are: * 1941: There is no time (nelarem Wacht ") * 1942: Virgin unfortunate (Nâmurâda ndželej ") * 1947: Literary Theory (Adabi funun ") * 1948: Thoughts sorrowful (Prêsâna afkâr ") * 1961: Contemporary Writers (likwâl Hosanna ") * 1966: Mystery of the heart ("The zrre chwâla)