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Abb Wo Sajjad Na Raha Sajjad

Shahid Baltistani · 2021

Imam Sajjad speaks to his father Imam Hussain, lamenting the humiliation of the women of the Ahlul Bayt in the streets of Shaam. He describes the unbearable pain of seeing his aunt Zainab without her veil.

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Haaye Haaye Shaam Haye Haye Shaam Haye Haye Shaam

Alas, alas, Shaam! Alas, alas, Shaam, alas, alas, Shaam!

Nok E Naiza Sy Dekh Lo Baba Ab Wo Sajjad Na Raha Sajjad

From the tip of the spear, look, O Father, This Sajjad is no longer the Sajjad [he once was].

Jis Ghadi Bey Rida Hui Zainab Karbala Mein Hi Mar Gaya Sajjad

The moment Zainab was left unveiled, Sajjad died right there in Karbala.

Kya Hai Parda Yeh Shaam Walon Ko Teri Dadi Ny Hi Sikhaya Hai Un Hi Logon Ny Meri Phuphion Ko Bey Rida Shaam Mein Phiraya Hai Kya Ghazab Hai Keh Hath Phaila Kar Mangta Hai Bas Ek Rida Sajjad

What is 'modesty' to the people of Shaam? Your grandmother [Fatima] taught them [what it truly is]. Yet these same people paraded my aunts Unveiled through Shaam. What a tragedy it is that, with outstretched hands, Sajjad begs for nothing but a veil.

Jis Ny Baghair Mehmil Ky Ghar Sy Bahir Qadam Na Rakha Tha Us Phuphi Ko Zamanay Walon Ny Aap Ky Baad Bey Rida Dekha Kash Abbas Aaj Hoty To Yeh Qayamat Na Dekhta Sajjad

She who never stepped outside the house Without a litter [palanquin], The people of this age saw that very aunt Unveiled after you. If only Abbas were here today, Sajjad would not have witnessed this doomsday.

Sar Py Jab Tak Tha Aap Ka Saya Maaon Behnon Ky Sar Py Thi Chadar Warna Main Bhi Ali Ka Beta Hun Janta Hun Main Jang Ky Johar Dekh Kar Bey Rida Phuphi Ka Sar Sharm Ky Mary Jhuk Gaya Sajjad

As long as your shadow was over our heads, There were veils on the heads of the mothers and sisters. Otherwise, I too am the son of Ali; I know the essence of battle. Seeing the unveiled head of my aunt, Sajjad bowed his head in shame.

Nanhy Bachon Ky Hath Mein Pathar Dy Ky Mara Gaya Sakina Ko Pusht E Naqa Sy Bhi Giraya Aur Taziyaney Lagy Yateema Ko Main Bandhy Hath Dekh Kar Roya Us Ny Har Dard Par Kaha Sajjad

Stones were placed in the hands of small children To strike Sakina. They knocked her from the back of the camel and Lashed the orphan girl. I wept seeing my hands bound, While she, through every pain, cried out 'Sajjad'.

Badr O Khaibar Ki Jo Adaawat Thi Us Ka Yun Inteqam Lety Hain Shaam Ky Log Bheerh Mein Har Dam Meri Phuphion Ka Naam Lety Hain Taziyaney To Seh Gaya Baba Tanz Lekin Na Seh Saka Sajjad

The enmity from Badr and Khaybar— This is how they take their revenge. The people of Shaam, in the crowds, constantly Invoke the names of my aunts. I could endure the lashes, Father, But Sajjad could not endure the taunts.

Is Tarha Sy Bandhy Hain Rassi Sy Hath Mery Galy Yateemon Ky Na Jhukun To Zameen Sy Baba Paon Uthty Hain Nanhy Bachon Ky Bas Rukooh Mein Hi Shukr Ky Sajdy Kar Ky Guzry Ga Ab Tera Sajjad

My hands are tied with rope in such a way, Around the necks of the orphans. If I do not bow, Father, The feet of the small children lift off the ground. Now, your Sajjad will only pass by While performing prostrations of gratitude in Ruku.

Jis Behan Ny Hamesha Jeenay Ki Haye Abbas Ko Duayen Diin Bey Rida Sar Py Rakh Ky Hathon Ko Us Ny Abbas Ko Sadayen Diin Sar Sinaan Sy Wahan Gira Un Ka Aur Yahan Khak Par Gira Sajjad

The sister who always prayed for the life Of Abbas, alas, Placing her hands over her unveiled head, She called out to Abbas. His head fell from the spear there, And here, Sajjad fell to the dust.

Apny Mola Ky Aik Ansoo Ka Haq Ada Na Sahaab Kar Paya Girty Ashkon Ki Roshnai Sy Dill Ky Qirtaas Par Yehi Likha Kitna Gehra Tha Gham Ridaon Ka Ya Khuda Janta Hai Ya Sajjad

Sahaab could not fulfill the right Of even one tear of his Master. With the ink of falling tears, He wrote this upon the parchment of his heart: How deep was the grief of the veils— Only God knows, or Sajjad knows.

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Abb Wo Sajjad Na Raha Sajjad by Shahid Baltistani — Noha Lyrics & English Translation