Data Ganj Bakhsh

Data Ganj Bakhsh (1009–1091) was an Iranian Sufi saint who is considered the patron saint of Lahore, Pakistan.

Background

Ali Hujwiri, known as Data Ganj Bakhsh, was born in Ghazni, Afghanistan. He traveled widely through the Islamic world, studying under many Sufi masters, before settling in Lahore, where he spent the rest of his life.

Spiritual Contribution

Ali Hujwiri authored the Kashf al-Mahjub (Revelation of the Hidden), one of the earliest and most important works on Sufism in Persian. He established the practice of Sufism in Punjab and attracted many disciples.

Legacy and Impact

Data Ganj Bakhsh’s shrine in Lahore is one of the most visited Sufi shrines in South Asia. His Kashf al-Mahjub remains an important reference work for Sufi studies.

Verification Notes

• Author of Kashf al-Mahjub
• Patron saint of Lahore
• Established Sufism in Punjab