Shah Yousuf Gardez was an Islamic Sufi saint who came to Multan, (present-day Punjab, Pakistan) in 1088 AD. He is said to have restored the city of Multan, converted many people to the Islamic religion, and performed numerous miracles. [1] He came from Gardez in the present-day Paktia Province of Afghanistan.
Shah Yousef Gardez was notable for spreading Twelver Shia Islam in Multan. Shah Yousaf Gardez was first Saint who start Azadari Hussain in Sun continent. A big number of his family living in Azad Jammu and Kashmir Specially Bagh Azad Kashmir a District of AJK. Numerous Gardezi’s has well known status in AJK & Pakistan as well. Brig Intikhab late Gen Imdad Gardezi etc. Towards religion also some named Like Anser Ali Gardezi from Hullar Syedan A Zakir Ahl Bait.
