LAHORE: Naat reciter and religious speaker Syed Salman Gilani died on Saturday at the age of 74 after battling prolonged health complications, his family confirmed.
According to relatives, Gilani had been undergoing treatment at Sheikh Zayed Hospital for heart and liver ailments. Though he had remained under medical supervision for some time, his condition deteriorated in recent days.
Widely respected in literary and religious circles, Gilani earned recognition for his heartfelt naat recitations and poetry. Admirers often described his delivery as simple, sincere and accessible. Over the years, both his devotional and non-devotional verses were frequently recited at religious gatherings and literary events. He was also appreciated for his light-hearted and humorous poetry.
Funeral prayers will be offered after Zuhr at Jamia Ashrafia, where family members, students, fellow poets and members of the literary community are expected to gather to pay their respects.
Expressing grief over his passing, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F), described Gilani as a distinguished poet whose devotional work touched many lives. He said the late poet shared close ties with his family and offered prayers for his forgiveness and eternal peace.
