Baba Bulleh Shah also known as Syed Abdullah Shah Qadri was born in 1680 in Uch Sharif, which is now in Pakistan. He became a famous Sufi poet and spiritual leader. From a young age, he wanted to learn and studied with many teachers, including the well-known Sufi master Shah Inayat Qadri.
Bulleh Shah often questioned the strict rules of religion and society. His poetry, written in Punjabi, talks about the importance of self-awareness, love, and letting go of material things. He taught about the power of divine love and how it connects everyone.
His simple yet deep poetry focused on understanding the true self and connecting with God. He also spoke out against social issues like caste and religious divisions, which made his messages powerful and revolutionary for his time.
Bulleh Shah passed away in 1757, but his poetry still inspires people around the world today. His words continue to teach about love, spirituality, and inner peace.
Hazrat Bulleh Shah says about Ism-e-Allah Zaat:
الف اللّٰه نال دل رَتا میرا
مینوں ب دی خبر نہ کائی
ب پڑھیاں مینوں سمجھ نہ آوے
لذت الف دی آئی
بلھیا قول الف دے پورے
جیہڑے دل دی کَرن صفائی
My heart has been illuminated by Ism-e-Allah Zaat, I do not know any other knowledge or recital. Even if I try, I am unable to understand the outward knowledge. I find pleasure only in the invocation of Ism-e-Allah Zaat because it is the most effective invocation which has the power to cleanse the heart and purify the soul.
