Bhai Mali was a Sadhu. He was associated with the Dera of Bhai Pheru (Bhai Sangat Singh) of Mian-Di-Maur (in district Lahore). He joined Sikh faith at the time of Guru Gobind Singh and got initiation. After initiation he was named Mali Singh. He remained in the service of the Guru for a long time.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)