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- He was widely respected in literary and religious circles for his heartfelt naat recitations and poetry.
- His devotional poetry was frequently recited at religious events, while his humorous verses also gained popularity among audiences.
- Expressing grief over his passing, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F), said Gilani was a respected poet whose religious poetry benefited many people.
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Well-known Pakistani poet, naat reciter, and public speaker Syed Salman Gilani passed away in Lahore at the age of 74 after a prolonged illness, his family confirmed on Saturday. According to relatives, he had been suffering from health problems for some time, and his condition worsened recently despite medical treatment.
Gilani was undergoing treatment at Sheikh Zayed Hospital for heart and liver complications. Family members said doctors tried their best to stabilise his condition, but he could not recover.
He was widely respected in literary and religious circles for his heartfelt naat recitations and poetry. People who attended his gatherings often praised his simple, emotional, and easy-to-understand style. His devotional poetry was frequently recited at religious events, while his humorous verses also gained popularity among audiences.
His funeral prayers are scheduled to be held after Zuhr at Jamia Ashrafia, where relatives, students, admirers, and members of the literary community are expected to attend in large numbers.
Expressing grief over his passing, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F), said Gilani was a respected poet whose religious poetry benefited many people. He also offered prayers for the departed soul and extended condolences to the bereaved family.
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