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Budhal Fakir

Bbudhhal Faqir (ٻُڍل فقير), whose real name was Budhhirro Faqir, was a Sindhi Sufi poet, who hailed from the area around Shikarpur. He was born in 1865 in village Bakshi. Bbudhal Faqir had a passion for Sufism and spiritualism since childhood.

Bbudhhal Faqir has an important place in poetry, and his poetry is available in Sindhi-Seraiki languages. His poetry is filled with Sufism, love and spiritual passion. His poetry is also greatly influenced by the folk tales and customs of Sindh, and he had a special love for Sachal sarmast. An important quote in which he expresses his Sufi and spiritual orientation:

“Na mein Sunni, na mein Shia, na mein Muslim,
نا مين سني، نا مين شيعا، نا مين مسلمان,
Ishq asaan da Kaaba Qibla, Ishq da Aali Muqaam!”
عشق اسان ڏا ڪعبا قبله، عشق دا عالي مقام

His poetry is full of deep meanings, in which the color of Sufi mysticism and love prevails.