History of Shahbaz Qalandar
Shahbaz Qalandar, also known as Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, was born as Usman Marwandi in Maiwand, Afghanistan. He is one of the most famous sufi poets in the Pak-Afghan region. Although he was born in the north of the Indian subcontinent, his family originally came from Baghdad. They later on settled in Sindh. He played a pivotal role in converting the people of Sindh to Islam through his good conduct and excellent grip on the teachings of Islam.
He is famous for performing many miracles. Because of this, people consider him a holy figure all over Pakistan and Afghanistan, especially in Sindh. His asceticism and simpleness are revered. Dama Dam Mast Qalandar, a 19th-century nasheed is recited to honor Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. Hence, it is extremely popular in Pakistan.
