Aa Dekh Le Zainab

Fajr Unneeswi Ramzan Ki Tadpati Hai Fatima Zehra Ki Jis Waqt Sada Aati Hai

The dawn of the nineteenth of Ramadan brings torment When the call of Fatima Zahra echoes.

Kaandho Pe Uthaye Yun Bete Hai Laaye, Lagta Hai Janaza Hai

Carried upon their shoulders, the sons have brought him thus, It seems as if it is a funeral procession.

Mushkil Se Safar Ye Tay Hai Kiya, Jaari Hai Lahoo Ka Darya Masjid Se Ghar Tak Har Ek Qadam Par, Beton Ne Sambhala Hai

With great difficulty, this journey was traversed, a river of blood flows, From the mosque to the house, at every step, the sons have supported him.

Haalat Hi Ajab Hai Baba Ki, Pehchaan'na Mushkil Hoga Zehra Ki Ghareebi Yaad Aayegi Bibi, Tar Khoon May Chehra Hai

The condition of Father is strange, it will be difficult to recognize him, You will be reminded of Zahra's poverty, O Lady, his face is drenched in blood.

Jarrah Se Hujre Ke Baahar, Jab Haal Hasan Ne Poocha Wo Ro Ke Pukara Mushkil Hua Jeena, Ye Zakhm Hi Aisa Hai

When Hasan asked the surgeon outside the chamber about his condition, He wept and cried out, 'Survival is difficult, such is this wound'.

Ab Shaam e Ghariban May Tum Ko, Ye Chehra Nazar Aayega Ay Sani e Zahra Kuch Roz Ka Mehman, Ab Aap Ka Baba Hai

Now in the evening of the homeless (Shaam-e-Ghariban), you will see this face, O successor of Zahra, your father is now a guest for only a few days.

Ye Shaana Hila Kar Kehti Hai, Abbas e Jari Ki Maadar Bibi Uth Jao Ashkon Ko Chupao, Baba Ne Bulaaya Hai

Shaking her shoulder, the mother of the brave Abbas says, 'Rise, O Lady, hide your tears, Father has called for you'.

Qadmon May Gir Ke Zainab Ke, Ghazi Ki Behan Ye Boli Baba Ko Bachalo Sadqe Mujhe Kar Do, Haazir Ye Ruqayyah Hai

Falling at Zainab's feet, the sister of the Ghazi (Abbas) said, 'Save Father, sacrifice me instead, here is Ruqayyah'.

Ek Roz Akele Aana Hai, Is Shehr May Tujhko Bibi Kya Hoga Na Jaane Shehzadi Abhi Se, Badla Hua Kufa Hai

One day you must come alone to this city, O Lady, Who knows what will happen, O Princess, even now, Kufa has changed.

Shabbar Ka Jigar Shabbir Ka Sar, Abbas e Jari Ka Baazu Kat'te Dekhogi Ay Baba Ki Pyari, Ye Zakhm To Pehla Hai

The liver of Shabbar (Hasan), the head of Shabbir (Hussain), the arm of the brave Abbas, You will see them severed, O beloved of Father, this is but the first wound.

Ye Kehke Takallum Beti Se, Khamosh Huwe Thay Maula Darbar Ke Dar Par Mai Aaunga Milne, Zainab Mera Waada Hai

Saying this to his daughter, the Master fell silent, 'I will come to meet you at the door of the court, Zainab, this is my promise'.