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Baba Farid

The Punjabi poet

By Rimsha Ashraf Published 3 years ago 3 min read

Punjabi literature boasts of a rich legacy of poets who have contributed immensely towards the growth and development of the language. Punjabi poetry has a rich tradition of music and singing which has helped in popularizing this art form amongst masses.

The Punjabi language enjoys a rich literary heritage that has a lineage of eminent poets, from Baba Farid in the 12th century to Shiv Kumar Batalvi in the 20th century. Punjabi poets have been known for their deep-rooted understanding of life and their ability to express their thoughts in a beautiful and lucid manner through poems.

One of the most celebrated Punjabi poets is Baba Farid, who is considered to be the first poet of the Punjabi language. Born in Multan in present-day Pakistan in the 12th century, Baba Farid was a Sufi saint and a poet. His poetry reflects his deep knowledge and understanding of Islam and its teachings. He is widely regarded as the father of Punjabi poetry, asBaba Farid is a revered Sufi saint and poet from the Indian subcontinent who lived in the 12th and 13th centuries. He is particularly well-known in Pakistan and India for his spiritual teachings and poetry.

Born in the city of Multan in present-day Pakistan, Baba Farid was born into a family of Arab descent. His family later moved to the city of Delhi where he grew up and began to study Islamic theology and Sufism.

As he grew older, Baba Farid became increasingly drawn to the mystical teachings of the Sufi tradition. He became a disciple of the Sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki and went on to establish his own spiritual order known as the Chishti order.

Baba Farid's poetry, which is primarily in Punjabi, is revered for its spiritual depth and emotional intensity. Many of his poems reflect on the impermanence of life and the importance of seeking the divine. His work

Baba Farid is a revered Sufi saint and poet from the Indian subcontinent who lived in the 12th and 13th centuries. He is particularly well-known in Pakistan and India for his spiritual teachings and poetry.

Born in the city of Multan in present-day Pakistan, Baba Farid was born into a family of Arab descent. His family later moved to the city of Delhi where he grew up and began to study Islamic theology and Sufism.

As he grew older, Baba Farid became increasingly drawn to the mystical teachings of the Sufi tradition. He became a disciple of the Sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki and went on to establish his own spiritual order known as the Chishti order.

Baba Farid's poetry, which is primarily in Punjabi, is revered for its spiritual depth and emotional intensity. Many of his poems reflect on the impermanence of life and the importance of seeking the divine. His workBaba Farid is a revered Sufi saint and poet from the Indian subcontinent who lived in the 12th and 13th centuries. He is particularly well-known in Pakistan and India for his spiritual teachings and poetry.

Born in the city of Multan in present-day Pakistan, Baba Farid was born into a family of Arab descent. His family later moved to the city of Delhi where he grew up and began to study Islamic theology and Sufism.

As he grew older, Baba Farid became increasingly drawn to the mystical teachings of the Sufi tradition. He became a disciple of the Sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki and went on to establish his own spiritual order known as the Chishti order.

Baba Farid's poetry, which is primarily in Punjabi, is revered for its spiritual depth and emotional intensity. Many of his poems reflect on the impermanence of life and the importance of seeking the divine. His work

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Rimsha Ashraf

good life ..be the best believe in your self proud Pakistani Allhumdulillah be natural be who you are

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  • HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)3 years ago

    Nice Article ❤️💯📝✨

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