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Acha Kiya Baba

Nadeem Sarwar · 2001

A sick daughter waits alone in her home in Medina for her father and family to return from their journey. She expresses her deep sadness and loneliness as she watches the road for a caravan that does not come back.

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Acha Kiya Baba Jo Mujko Bhula Diya

You did well, Father, to have forgotten me.

Chahat Ka Meri Kaisa Ye Mujko Silaa Diya

What kind of reward is this you have given me for my love?

Zinda Raho Hazaro Baras Shad Ma Raho. Baba Zamin Pe Ban Ke Sada Asman Raho. Quran Tum Pe Saya Kare Tum Jaha Raho (Parti Hu Har Namaaz-E Me) Baba Yahi Dua. Baba.

May you live for thousands of years, may you remain happy. Father, may you always remain like the sky above the earth. May the Quran cast its shadow over you wherever you are. (I recite in every prayer) This is my only prayer, Father.

Baba Tumhare Hijir Me Khushiyo Se Dur Hu. Lakin Tumhare Raah Me Thakti Zaroor Hu. Bimar Naatwa Hu Ghamo Se Me Chur Hu (Ab Ke To Din Bhi Eid Ka) Rokar Guzar Gaya. Baba.

Father, in your separation, I am far from happiness. But I am certainly weary on your path. I am sick, weak, and crushed by sorrows. (This time, even the day of Eid) passed by in weeping, Father.

Rato Ko Jaag Jaag Ke Karti Hu Ye Dua. Kumbe Ko Raas Aye Mere Dashte Karbala. Darya Ke Pas Khayma Ho Shah Ka Lagaa Huwa (Garmi Ke Din He Ama) Jo Sar Par Rahe Rida. Baba.

Staying awake at night, I make this prayer: May the plains of Karbala be favorable to my family. May the King's tent be pitched near the river. (It is the heat of the day, Mother) May the veil remain on my head, Father.

Asghar Ko Bhej Do Ali Akbar Ko Bhej Do. Kuch Roz Ko Sahi Meri Madar Ko Bhej Do. Koi Nahi To Bas Meri Khwahar Ko Bhej Do (Hoto Pe Ab To Sughra) Ka Dam He Ruka Huwa. Baba.

Send Asghar, send Ali Akbar. Even if for a few days, send my mother. If no one else, then just send my sister. (Now on Sughra's lips) The breath is stuck, Father.

Karta He Kon Yun Bhi Marizo Se Itna Pyaar. Me Gulkhizaan Rasidaan Hu Tum Ho Meri Bahar. Wesay Bhi Ab Nasib Me Mere He Intizar (Bujta Huwa Charag Hu) Apne Mazar Ka. Baba.

Who else loves the sick like this? I am a flower struck by autumn, and you are my spring. In any case, now only waiting is in my destiny. (I am a flickering lamp) Of my own grave, Father.

Ha Ye Kalak He Ama Ne Mujko Kiya Na Yaad. Akbar To Lene Ayenge Kitna The Ehtemad. Allah Ab To Puri Karenge Meri Murad (Ayenga Jab Madine Me) Karbal Ka Kafela. Baba.

Yes, this is the anguish that Mother did not remember me. I had such faith that Akbar would come to take me. May Allah now fulfill my desire. (When the caravan of Karbala) comes to Medina, Father.

Lagta He Meri Kabr Pe Awonge Aai Pidar. Wo Bhi Agar Pohonch Gayi Takdir Se Khabar. Talkin Par Na Pawongi Bazu Ko Tham Kar (Tanhaiya Uthayengi) Tabut Bhi Mera. Baba.

It seems you will come to my grave, O Father. If, by fate, the news reaches you. At the time of my burial, I will not find you holding my arm. (Loneliness will lift) My coffin too, Father.

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