Laki Shah Sadar

Shrine of Sayyid Sadaruddin Lakyari
Sindhi: صدر الدین شاہ لکیاری المعروف لکی شاہ صدر, romanized: The shrine of Sadruddin Shah Lakyari known as Laki Shah Sadr in Jamshoro, Sindh
Ancient Shrine in Jamshoro, Sindh, where Sayyid Sadruddin Lakyari is buried.
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Shrine
Status	Built
Location
Location	Sindh, Pakistan
Location in Pakistan
Geographic coordinates	26.267145°N 67.902744°E / 26.267145; 67.902744
Shrine(s)	1

Sayed Sadruddin Lakyari (Urdu: سید صدرالدین لکیاری, Sindhi: سيد صدرالدين لڪياري), commonly known as Laki Shah Sader, is a Sindhi Sufi saint and Islamic preacher who traces his ancestry to Ali Ibn Abi Talib. His grandfather, Sayed Ali Makki ibn Abbas Mousavi, originally from Samarra City in Iraq, Under the command of Sayyid Ali Makki, he arrived in Sindh during the era of 'Raja Dahir' (8th century) along with a group of more than 100 followers. Following their arrival, he established his residence in Laki, Sindh. Descendants of Laki Shah Sader usually have "Lakyari" in their name to indicate their descent, they also known as rashidi syeds

Early life and family

Lakki Shah Sadr lived in Amri at first. Later, he chose to settle in Lakki with his father, Muhammad. He was among the distinguished scholars and spiritual leaders of 600-700 hijri era, time

In the journal "Mehran," Volume 2, 1989, published by the Sindh Adabi Board in Jamshoro, Dr. Abdul Majeed Sindhi mentioned that Khawaja Muin al-Din Chishti referred to a revered saint, Sheikh Sadruddin, residing in a hut in the villages of Lakki in the Sistan region. The explanation notes that during the late 655th Hijri and early 700th Hijri, Hazrat Sadr al-Din lived in Lakki. The title 'Sheikh' is a term of respect for saints. Some historians identify Lucky Shah Sadr as Sadr al-Din Muhammad Ahmad. The city was formerly known as Lakki Teerth. Due to the saintly attributes and respected personality of Hazrat Sadr al-Din, Lakki Shah Sadr (the city) became well-known by his name. Lakki Shah Sadr passed away at an old age, and his mausoleum is situated in the northwest of Lakki Shah Sadr (the city).

As per Mir Ali Sher Qaune Thattvi, the author of "Tuhfat al-Karam," Raja Delorai, also known as Raja Dahir, is believed to have given his daughter in marriage to Sayyid Ali Makki. During his preaching in various regions, Sayyid Ali Makki eventually settled in the valley between Laki Mountain and the Indus River. Inspired by his teachings, some individuals constructed a house in the area, leading to the place being named 'Lakkalvi,' later evolving into Lakke village in connection with 'Lak.' Over time, the region came to be known as 'Lakki Shah Sadar.'

During a visit to Sehwan by Raja Dahir Sayyid Ali Makki delivered a sermon, advising the king to refrain from cruelty and encourage justice and fairness in his rule. In response to the saint's counsel, Raja Dahir abandoned oppressive practices and even offered his daughter in marriage to Sayyid Ali Makki after she embraced Islam. Sayyid Ali Makki had four sons, and Sayyid Sadruddin was born to his eldest son, Sayyid Muhammad.