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It is believed that Lal Shabaz Qalandar was so named because of the red robe he wore all his life , and that he turned into a falcon to pick up his friend Shaikh Farid Shakar Ganj from the gallows. The famous Qawwali , Muslim religious songs, 'Lal Meri Pat Rakhiyo ...' is in honour of Shahbaz Qalander. This famous Mystic often quoted the teachings of Maulana Jalal ad-Din Rumi . A book detailing his life is called "Solomon's Ring" by Gul Hasan . Shahbaz Qalander shrine is located in Sehwan , Sindh , where thousands of pilgrims reach every year to honor this great Sufi philosopher, poet and Qalander . He knew many languages including Persian , Turkish , Arabic Sindhi and Sanskirit. Shahbaz Qalander's famous Persian verses showing his love and honour for Hadrat Ali are engraved on his shrine: Haidrium Qalandram Mastam Banda e Murtaza Ali Hastam Peshwae tamam Rindanam Ke Sag e Koo e Sher e Yazdanam! Translation: I am Haidery (Relating to Haider , a second name for Ali ibne Abu Talib), Qalandar and Mast (Intoxicated with inspiration) I am slave of Ali Murtaza I am leader of all saints Because I am a dog of lane of "Allah's Lion" (referring to Ali ibne Abu Talib) YA ALI HAIDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR |
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