Poet Syed Salman Gilani has died at the age of 74.

Esteemed poet and religious scholar Syed Salman Gilani succumbed to a lengthy illness in Lahore on Saturday at the age of 74.

Family sources indicated that Gilani had been receiving treatment at Sheikh Zayed Hospital for an extended period.

He occupied a prominent position in religious and intellectual spheres and was highly esteemed for his contributions to devotional and humorous poetry.

Gilani, a fervent proponent of the Khatm-e-Nabuwwat movement, was the progeny of esteemed religious figure Syed Amin Gilani.

Emulating his father, he devoted a significant portion of his work to subjects concerning Islam, the veneration of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), and societal challenges, articulating them in a unique and captivating manner.

Gilani was particularly esteemed for his astute wit and sophisticated humor.

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His impromptu poetry and sarcastic lyrics were recognized for merging sophistication with vibrancy, frequently enchanting audiences.

He was commemorated with the title “Shair-e-Khatm-e-Nabuwwat” in acknowledgment of his religious poetry.

Born in Lahore in 1951, Gilani dedicated his life to the advancement of literature, religious principles, and social consciousness.

His book, ‘Meri Baatain Hain Yaad Rakhne Ki’, garnered acclaim from readers and comprises a compilation of his views and reminiscences.

His demise has elicited a profound expression of sorrow in literary, religious, and social spheres, with poets, political leaders, and community figures extending their condolences.