Abdul Rauf Benawa (1913–1985; Pashto: ????????? ?????) 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)