Abstract
Fariduddin Masud Ganj Shakkar was a great mystic (Sufi) master for his time
period. He was born in A.D.1175 in Kothewal, which is a small village. This is ten
kilometres away from Multan, Multan is a prominent and chronological city of
Punjab. This city is of the great mystics (Sufis). Many mystics were born here, and
they spread their spiritual education for producing harmony and peace among
people. Hadrat Baba Farid was one among them, who served his entire life to
produce peace and harmony among human beings. In real meaning, he was a great
poet and religious scholar. Which conveyed his message of harmony among people
through his poetry. He is alive and will be alive for his good deeds, in the hearts of
people at the end of this globe. Hadrat Baba had died in A.D. 1266 in Pakpattan,
Pakpattan is a village of Punjab and now, his Urs (death's anniversary) is
celebrated in first Muharram (Islamic month), almost six days, every year.
Thousands of visitors and pilgrims come to the tomb, from all over the country and
as well as, from the whole world. It can be said, that it is a sign of love with mystic
(Sufi) master, because, people have a spiritual connection with him. Therefore, after
reaching the tomb, the visitors and pilgrims express their sacred feelings by reciting
the Quran and praying for resting Baba Farid's soul. This is an expression of
affection, believe and respect, which is present in the hearts of his followers in this
contemporary era too. The paper is described that how the great mystic (Sufi)
worked for unity and humanity. It is depicted that how the tomb of the mystic plays a
significant role in spreading love, respect and religious tolerance in people of all
faiths.
