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Author of Saif-ul-Malook; called the 'Rumi of Kashmir'
Dushman marey te khushi na kariye, sajjna vi mar jaana
"Do not rejoice when an enemy dies; your loved ones too must die one day."
Mian Muhammad Bakhsh was born in Khari Sharif, a village near Mirpur, into a family linked to the shrine of a Qadiri saint, Pir-e-Shah Ghazi. He was educated in religious sciences and Persian, and showed a gift for poetry from a young age.
He spent his life in devotion and writing at Khari Sharif, guiding many followers. He wrote in a Punjabi dialect of the Jhelum–Mirpur region, sometimes called Pahari or Pothohari.
Divine love, the shortness of life, patience, humility and the value of a spiritual guide. His couplets are full of moral wisdom and are often quoted as proverbs.
Verses from Saif-ul-Malook are sung across Punjab and Kashmir, especially in a moving melodic style at gatherings and in the evenings; many people can recite them by heart. His shrine at Khari Sharif attracts many visitors.