Amma Ghareeb Hoo
Syed Raza Abbas Zaidi
Imam Hussain speaks to his mother Bibi Fatima about the immense suffering he faces on the plains of Karbala. He describes the loss of his family and the trials he endured.
Noke Sina Ke Upar Kehta Tha Farqe Sarwar Ghar Lutgaya Hai Mera Maara Gaya Baradar
Upon the tip of the spear, the head of the Master (Sarwar) proclaimed: 'My house has been plundered, and my brother has been slain.'
Amma Ghareeb Hoo Mai
Mother, I am a stranger (destitute/forsaken).
Asghar Ke Khoon Se Maine Dekho Wazoo Kiya Hai Is Imtehan Mein Usne Bhi Surkh Roo Kiya Hai Iski Lehad Banakar
Behold, I have performed ablution with the blood of Asghar; In this trial, he too has emerged with a radiant face (honored). Having built his grave...
Mai Kis Khadar Hoo Pyasa Amma Bata'un Kyun Kar Sookha Gala Tha Itna Chalta Nahi Tha Khanjar Qabze Mein Rakh Ke Kausar
How thirsty I am, Mother, how can I describe it? My throat was so parched that the dagger would not even move. Holding the Kausar (fountain of paradise) in my grasp...
Mai Kaisa Baap Tha Jo Ay Daure Imtehani Roti Rahi Sakina Mai De Saka Na Pani Aaye Yaqeen Na Kyun Kar
What kind of father was I, in this time of trial? Sakina kept weeping, and I could not provide water. How can one not believe (the depth of this tragedy)?
Barchi Jawan Pisar Ke Seene Se Maine Khaynchi Ansar O Aqraba Ki Qasim Ki Laash Dekhi Ibne Ameer Ho Kar
I pulled the spear from the chest of my young son; I saw the bodies of the companions, the kin, and Qasim. Being the son of the Commander (Ali)...
Ghodon Ke Daudne Se Pamaal Ho Chuka Hoo Kya Ab Bhi Mai Wohi Hoo Hairan Hoo Sochta Hoo Naaqa Bane Payambar
I have been trampled by the galloping of horses; Am I still the same person? I am bewildered and pondering. (Even as) the Prophet's family becomes the riders of camels.
Aap Aagayi Hai Amma Yaad Aa Raha Hai Bachpan Wo Saath Saath Chalna Aur Apne Ghar Ka Aangan Ab Khaak Ka Hai Bistar
You have come to mind, Mother, and childhood is being remembered; That walking together, and the courtyard of our home. Now, the bed is made of dust.
Dil Gham Se Chaak Bhi Hai Zakhmo Mein Khaak Bhi Hai Udthi Hui Nazar Mein Qaimo Ki Raakh Bhi Hai Zainab Ka Hai Khula Sar
The heart is torn with grief, and filled with dust from the wounds; In my rising gaze, there is the ash of the tents. Zainab's head is unveiled.
Rehaan Phat Na Jaye Ahle Aza Ka Seena Bas Rokle Yahin Par Shabbir Ka Ye Noha Sab Ro Rahe Hai Sunkar
Rehaan, lest the chests of the mourners burst apart, Just stop this lament of Shabbir right here; Everyone is weeping upon hearing it.
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