Hidayatullah was among the prominent poets of 19th-century Punjabi literature. He was born in 1838 in a Mughal family in Chabak Sawar Gali, Lahore. By profession, he was a tailor, but his true identity lay in his poetry, which enriched Punjabi, Urdu, and Persian literature. He became a disciple of Ustad Wali Allah Sajjan, who not only taught him the intricacies of poetry but also the art of weaving profound emotions with a Sufi essence into words. This guru-disciple tradition became the foundation of Hidayatullah’s poetry, which blended life’s simplicity with spirituality.
Hidayatullah’s poetry is a melodious canvas, painted with the fire of love, the pain of separation, and the hope of divine union. He composed siharfis, baramah, kafi, dohre, and bait, and was the first to edit and expand the original text of *Heer*. Additionally, he published a diwan in Persian.
Love was the central theme of his poetry—not merely physical, but deeply spiritual and tied to inner experiences. He expressed his inner struggles in simple, heartfelt words, making his poetry resonate deeply with readers.
Today, Hidayatullah’s name is counted among poets who, though not widely popular among the masses, remain a priceless treasure for scholars and lovers of Punjabi literature. He passed away on January 12, 1929.
Hidayatullah’s poetry is a melodious canvas, painted with the fire of love, the pain of separation, and the hope of divine union. He composed siharfis, baramah, kafi, dohre, and bait, and was the first to edit and expand the original text of *Heer*. Additionally, he published a diwan in Persian.
Love was the central theme of his poetry—not merely physical, but deeply spiritual and tied to inner experiences. He expressed his inner struggles in simple, heartfelt words, making his poetry resonate deeply with readers.
Today, Hidayatullah’s name is counted among poets who, though not widely popular among the masses, remain a priceless treasure for scholars and lovers of Punjabi literature. He passed away on January 12, 1929.