Shah Hussain (1538-1599) was a Punjabi Sufi poet and saint. His father, Sheikh Usman, was a weaver. Born in Lahore (now in Pakistan), he was a contemporary of Akbar and Jahangir and had close ties with Guru Arjan Dev Ji and Chhaju Bhagat. He is considered a pioneer of the Punjabi Kafi genre. Many of his works reflect the daily life of weavers. His writings, known for their musical and simple style, were beloved by the people. His tomb is in Baghbanpura near Shalimar Gardens, where his annual Urs, known as ‘Mela Chiraghan,’ is celebrated.
- ਓਥੇ ਹੋਰ ਨ ਕਾਇ ਕਬੂਲ ਮੀਆਂ | Uthe Hor Na Kaye Kabool Miyan
- ਅਮਲਾਂ ਦੇ ਉਪਰਿ ਹੋਗ ਨਬੇੜਾ | Amlan De Upar Hog Nabeda
- ਅਨੀ ਜਿੰਦੇ ਮੈਂਡੜੀਏ | Ani Jinde Mendariye
- ਚੋਰ ਕਰਨ ਨਿੱਤ ਚੋਰੀਆਂ | Chor Karan Nit Choriyan
- ਬੰਦੇ ਆਪ ਨੂੰ ਪਛਾਣ | Bande Aap Nu Pachaan
- ਬੁਰੀਆਂ ਬੁਰੀਆਂ ਬੁਰੀਆਂ ਵੇ | Buriya Buriya Buriya Ve
- ਚਰਖਾ ਮੇਰਾ ਰੰਗਲੜਾ ਰੰਗ ਲਾਲ | Charkha Mera Ranglra Rang Lal
- ਦਰਦ ਵਿਛੋੜੇ ਦਾ ਹਾਲ | Dard Vichode Da Haal
- ਦਿਲ ਦਰਦਾਂ ਕੀਤੀ ਪੂਰੀ | Dil Darda Kiti Puri
- ਦੁਨੀਆਂ ਜੀਵਣ ਚਾਰ ਦਿਹਾੜੇ | Duniya Jivan Char Dihare
