Shah Inayat Qadiri

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Shah Inayat Qadiri was a Sufi saint most well known for being the spiritual guide (murshid) of the famous Punjabi poet Bulleh Shah. He belonged to the Arain caste and earned his living through agriculture or gardening. He also lived in Kasur for some time, but due to the animosity of the ruler of Kasur he shifted to Lahore, where he remained till the end of his life. His tomb is also situated near Lahore. In “Bang-i-Auliya-i-Hind” we find the following reference about Enayat Shah: "From the tribe of gardeners was brother Shah Inayat, He received honor from Shah Raza Wali Allah. He earned his living in the small town of Qasur Pathana. The ruler Husein Khan of this town was his arch enemy. From there Inayat Shah came to the city of Lahore; Two miles to the south of the city he made his habitation. It is at this place that we find his tomb. In 1141 he departed from this world." Bulleh Shah says about his beloved teacher Enayat Shah:

“Bullah has fallen in love with the Lord. He has given his life and body as earnest. His Lord and Master is Shah Inayat who has captivated his heart.”