Si-Harfi

A medieval Sufi poet and mystic, whose poetry speaks of divine love, self-realization, and the quest to find God within oneself.

A renowned medieval Sufi poet. Ali Haider was a contemporary of Bulleh Shah and a politically conscious poet.

A renowned medieval Sufi poet and mystic who raised his voice against religious extremism and traditional rigidity. He is famous for his kafis.

An important qissa writer of the 19th century. At a time when the glory of qissa poetry was fading, he immortalized this love story forever by writing the qissa “Sohni Mahiwal.”

An eminent Sufi qissa writer of the medieval period, renowned for his qissa Sassi Punnun and dohras.

A renowned medieval qissa writer who was a tailor by profession. As many as 1,673 verses in Waris Shah’s Heer are attributed to him.

A distinguished scholar and renowned Qissakar (narrative poet), celebrated for his mystical narrative Ahsan-ul-Qasas and his letters.

A renowned poet of his time, who, while advancing the tradition of classical poetry, also composed acrostics, qissas, and songs.

A famous medieval qissakar. Sheeri Farhad and Panj-Ganj are their famous works.

A distinguished lyricist and singer who laid the foundation of literary and serious songwriting in the field of Punjabi music.

An eminent Sufi poet of the medieval period who authored around 140 books on Sufism.