Q1. Who was Shah Abdul Latif? Where and when was he born?
Ans. Shah Abdul Latif is a great saint who is lovingly called "Lal Latif" by his devotees. He was born in a small village called "Hala Haveli" in the year 1689.
Q2. What do you know about the ancestors of Shah Abdul Latif? / Where had Shah’s ancestors migrated from?
Ans. Shah Abdul Latif's ancestors had migrated to Sindh during the days of Tamerlane. They had come from Hiirat. They liked Sindh so much so that they decided to make it their permanent home.
Q3. What kind of man was Shah Abdul Latif?
Ans. Shah Abdul Latif was very sensitive. His heart was soon filled with the love of God. The beauty of nature aroused his feelings strongly. He started writing poetry when he was only a boy.
Q4. How did Islam spread far and wide?
Ans. Islam spread far and wide through the efforts of saintly men. These holy men followed the example of our Holy Prophet (S.A.W) and won people’s hearts by their kind nature and gentle ways. They were extremely successful in bringing non-Muslims to the fold of Islam.
Q5. Name some of saints whose shrines are found in our country?
Ans. In Lahore are the shrines of Data Ganj Buksh and Mian Mir Sahib. In Pak- Pattan is the shrine of Baba Fareed. In Multan is the shrine of Ghous Bahaul Haq. In Sindh are the tombs of two great saints, Shah Abdul Latif and Qalandar Lal Shahbaz.
Q6. What is the collection of Shah Abdul Latif poetry called and who collect it?
Ans. The collection of Shah Abdul Latif poetry is called “Risalo of Shah Abdul Latif” and it is collected by his devotees.
Q7. When and where is Latif “Urs” held?
Ans. Latif’s “Urs” is held at his shrine every year of 14th Safar, the second month of Muslim calendar.
Q8. What is the message of Shah Abdul Latif? OR What is the goal of life according to Shah Latif?
Ans. Latif message is the message of love. He believed in the brotherhood and equality of man and a pleasing the God by good deeds. This according to him is the goal of life.
Q9. What is Bhitt? Why is Shah Abdul Latif called Bhittai? And why did the people being to be attracted towards him?
Ans. A mound of sand is called Bhitt on Sindh due to this fact that he live on this mound for the rest of life. Shah Latif came to be known as that saint of Bhitt Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, when his spiritual power grew stronger with prayer and devotion so much, so that people began to attract towards him.
Q10. What are the important qualities of Shah Latif’s Poetry?
Ans. His poetry is simple and in the language of a common people. One great quality of Latif’s poetry is its moving music. When you listen to it, even if you don’t understand word of it, you will be moved by its melody.
Q11. What did Shah Latif do to improve music?
What changes did Shah Latif make in the music of those times?
Ans. Shah Latif did not agree with the idea that music should be difficult. So he made it simple. He also invented a simple musical instrument called ‘Tambooro.’
Q12. When and where did Shah Latif die and who built the shrine on his grave?
Ans. Shah Abdul Latif died in 1752 on the mound where he had lived and was buried then a famous King Ghulam Shah Kalhoro was so devoted to him that he built a shrine on his grave.
Q13. What do you know about Shah Latif's music?
Ans. Shah Latif was not only a saint and a poet but also a great musician. He found great comfort in music. His skill in this art enabled him to make many improvements and changes in the difficult music of his time. He loved simplicity in music and in musical instruments. He did not agree with the idea that music should be difficult. So he made it simple and also invented an instrument called "Tambooro".
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