Salahuddin Waliyullah: (1051 – 1098 A.H / 1641 – 1686 A.D)

Salahuddin Wali was the last son of Sulaiman Waliyullah. He was born on 1051 A.H. He studied under his father and elder brothers. He is highly talented Arabic poet. He has contributed profusely to Arabic literature.Mappillai Lebbai Alim Wali once said that Salahuddin Wali is one of the eminent poets the Arab world has everseen. Sadakathulla Appa says that Salahuddin is the youngest among our brothers but he is the greatest of us in Knowledge.
One of his major composition is "umdatul Hujjaj". He has also composed a extensive mawild in praise of our Holy Prophet Muhammad (sal) . It is called Tarafal Alam. He traveled many parts of Tamil Nadu and propagated Islam, Arabic and Arabu and Tamil. He died at Kalakkad Erwadi and was buried there. His shrine is there.