Khwaja Ghulam Farid, also known as Baba Farid, was a revered Sufi saint and poet born in 1845 CE in Chachran, Bahawalpur, Punjab (now in Pakistan). Belonging to the Chishti Sufi order, he dedicated his life to spiritual enlightenment and spreading the teachings of Sufism. Ghulam Farid’s poetic compositions in Punjabi and Siraiki languages reflect profound spiritual insights and mystical experiences, revered for their simplicity and universal appeal. His teachings emphasized love, humility, and devotion to the Divine, advocating for a life of piety, compassion, and service to humanity. Khwaja Ghulam Farid’s poetry continues to resonate with millions of people, particularly in Punjab and neighboring regions, serving as a source of spiritual guidance and inspiration. His shrine in Kot Mithan, Punjab, remains a significant pilgrimage site, visited by devotees seeking spiritual blessings and solace. Ghulam Farid’s legacy endures as a beacon of Sufi wisdom and spirituality, inspiring seekers of truth across generations.

Khwaja Ghulam Farid Quotes

01. “The mysteries of Oneness of Being are remarkable. They are known by the dealers of unity who behold the real Sinai Flash in each and every existent.”
— Khwaja Ghulam Farid

02. “The intoxicated lover exists beyond hatred. Be Bistami by saying ‘Glory be to Me’. Say: “fam the Truth’ and be Mansur.”
— Khwaja Ghulam Farid

03. “Beauty and ugliness are manifestations of the self-The lovely colorless is in each color.”
— Khwaja Ghulam Farid

04. “Whoever found the beloved in the temple of the heart, got purged of all affliction and sin. by meditation attained permanence. Farid subsists without individuality.”
— Khwaja Ghulam Farid

05. “O Farid! Friend is not hidden: everywhere He is openly manifest. Darkness, is all-pervasive Light. Only it has been named differently.”
— Khwaja Ghulam Farid