Imam Ali al-Haq lived in the 10th century. He is referenced in a Persian manuscript by Ganesh Das Wadhera titled “Chār Bāgh-i-Panjāb”. Imam Ali al-Haq led an army to Sialkot from Arabia between 965-971 A.D during the Samanid appointment of Bilgetegin. He was killed in Sialkot in a battle with Raja Sahan Pal, who assumed the title of Salbahan the second, in the course of his brothers rule of Sirhind.

Syed Imam Ali al-Haq’s shrine is situated in Sialkot city at the place where he died. The path leading to his tomb is often lined with numerous pilgrims. The mausoleum complex is a maze of narrow corridors and steps leading to several other tombs of men from his army whose names are not known, including the shrines of pir (holy men). The tomb of Imam Ali-ul-Haq is to the right, through a mirrored gateway and is tiled with Quranic inscriptions and geometric designs.