Ali Shanawar

Gunji Bawaqte Asr Sada Mein Hussain Kaato Na Mera Khushk Gala

At the time of Asr, the cry echoed: 'I am Hussain, do not cut my parched throat.'

Sukhi Huwi Hai Shimr Mere Halq Ki Ragein Aahista Tu Chhuri Ko Chala

Shimr, the veins of my throat are dried up, move your blade slowly.

Amma Kisi Ne Paani Ki Ek Boond Bhi Na Di Mein Baar Baar Kehta Raha

Mother, no one gave me even a single drop of water, though I kept asking again and again.

Kat Ta Huwa Gala Mera Dekha Na Jaayega Nana Mein Hun Nawaasa Tera

My throat being severed will not be bearable to watch, O Grandfather, I am your grandson.

Be Baazuwo Ki Laash Tarap Kar Ulat Gayi Aayi Furaat Par Jo Sada

The armless body convulsed and turned over, when the cry reached the Euphrates.

Zaanu Pe Rakh Ke Sar Ko Kaha Ne Ek Zaeef Ne Akbar Kahaan Hai Jald Bataa

Placing the head upon his lap, an elder asked, 'Tell me quickly, where is Akbar?'

Ay Shaamiyo Kafan Na Diya Mujh Ko Gham Nahi De Do Meri Bahan Ko Rida

O people of Sham, I have no grief that you did not give me a shroud, but give my sister her veil (Rida).

Mehsoos Ab Bhi Hota Hai Ye Zaayereen Ko Roze Se Aa Rahi Hai Sada

Even now, the pilgrims feel this, that a cry is coming from the Shrine.

Aisa Laga Raza Ki Shanawar Se Fatima Kehti Hai Baar Baar Suna

It felt as if Fatima was saying to Shanawar, 'Listen, again and again.'

Gunji Bawaqt Asr Sada Mein Hussain

At the time of Asr, the cry echoed: 'I am Hussain.'