Hazrat Syed Mitha (R.A): An Islamic Figure from Lahore of 13th Century

"Hazrat Syed Mitha (R.A), originally known as Syed Abdul Ghaffar, hailed from a family that migrated from Khwarazm to India. After traversing the landscapes of India, they chose Lahore as their settling ground. Amid invasions, killings, and looting by Genghis Khan, Hazrat Pir Syed Mitha's father, Syed Jamaluddin, migrated from there to India and eventually found a permanent residence in Lahore. The family's noble demeanor earned them admiration among the people, leading to their popularity and a decision to make Lahore their permanent home. Through devotion, austerity, and nobility, the family became well-known and attracted many individuals to join their circle, influenced by Syed Jamaluddin.

Following the passing of Syed Jamaluddin, his son Hazrat Pir Syed Mitha continued the legacy. Renowned for his eloquent speech and engaging conversations, he acquired the name Syed Mitha, which endures to this day. The streets and markets are named after him, preserving his legacy in the people's hearts. Belonging to the ancestral lineage of Hazrat Imam Hussain, Syed Mitha was a revered and honorable personality in Lahore with an extensive constituency in Ardlat.

The Poetic Inscription of Hazrat Syed Mitha (R.A) Grave:- 

The poetic inscription on the grave of Saeed Mitha (R.A) exemplifies the translation of a Farsi stanza into Urdu & English. 

سید مٹھا ولی باصفا تھے

جو کہ ہر خاص و عام کے لئے شیریں( طبیعت کے مالک) تھے۔

آپ کی وفات کا سال یوں ہے۔ " صاحب نعمت دگر شیریں کلام"

یعنی آخری مصرعے سے علم الاعداد کے ذریعے سال وفات نکل آئے گا

"Saeed Mitha Wali was pure and benevolent,

who was sweet (nature's owner) for everyone, both special and common.

The year of your demise is such,

'Owner of other blessings, sweet words,'

meaning the year of death can be deduced through numerology from the last verse"

In the past, poets in the sub-continent often included the dates of significant events, births, or deaths within their verses, demonstrating their literary expertise and scholarly status, and celebrating these moments same can be seen on this gravestone.

Hazrat Syed Mitha departed during the reign of Sultan Naseeruddin Mahmood Shah I, a year before the ascension of Sultan Ghiyasuddin Balban in November 1262 in the Gregorian calendar (664 Hijri). His shrine, located in Bazaar Syed Mitha, serves as a place of reverence for the public and specific devotees. Recently, efforts have been made to renovate the shrine, revealing its original location one level below the road. The route from Lohari Mandi to Pir Nogaza passes through Bazaar Syed Mitha, connecting this significant location's historical and spiritual aspects.

Near the Syed Mitha Shrine, the Government Syed Mitha Hospital stands as a symbol of the legacy, inaugurated in 2011 by PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif. This teaching hospital, equipped with 100 beds, features two emergency theaters, a well-equipped labor room, a state-of-the-art chemical laboratory, and a cutting-edge CT scanner."