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Waris Shah (Punjabi: 1608;1575;1585;1579; 1588;1575;1729;, 2613;2622;2608;2623;2616; 2616;2620;2622;2617 was a Punjabi Muslim poet, born in what is now Pakistani Punjab, living from 1722 1798.

He is best-known for his seminal work Heer Ranjha, based on the traditional folk tale of Heer and her lover Ranjha.

Heer is considered one of the quintessential works of classical Punjabi literature.

Shah who was born in Jandiala Sher Khan is popular in India and Pakistan, especially in the Punjab region.

Waris Shah was born into a reputed Syed family, the descendant of Islamic prophet Muhammad.

He was born in the village of Jandiala Sher Khan, Sheikhupura District, Punjab in or around 1722.

Waris Shah acknowledged himself as a disciple of Pir Makhdum of Kasur.

Waris Shahs parents are said to have died when he was in his early years and he probably received his education at the shrine of his preceptor.

After completing his education in Kasur, he shifted his residence to Malka Hans, a village twelve kilometers north of Pakpattan.

Here he resided in a small room, adjacent to a historic mosque, now called Mosque Waris Shah.

His mausoleum is a place of pilgrimage today, especially for those in love.

He was a consummate artiste, deeply learned in Sufi and domestic cultural lore.

His verse is a treasure-trove of Punjabi phrases, idioms and sayings.

Waris Shah also sublimated his own unrequited love for a girl (Bhag Bhari) in writing romance.

Many verses of Waris Shah are widely used in Punjab in a moral context.One of the more popular is Waris Shah; Naa adataan jaandiyan ne, Bhavein katiye pora pora ji (O Waris Shah; A man never abandons his habits, even if he is cut to pieces).

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