Shah Gardez Explained

Shah Yousuf Gardez was an Islamic Sufi saint who came to Multan, (present-day Punjab, Pakistan) in 1088 AD. He is said to have restored the city of Multan, converted many people to the Islamic religion, and performed numerous miracles.[1] He came from Gardez in the present-day Paktia Province of Afghanistan.

Shah Yousef Gardez was notable for spreading Twelver Shia Islam in Multan.

References

  1. Book: Hasan, Shaikh Khurshid . The Islamic Architectural Heritage of Pakistan . 52–54 . 2001 . Royal Book Company . 9789694072623 .