Aysa Alam
Nadeem Sarwar
A devotee reflects on the unmatched bravery and status of Hazrat Abbas, the standard-bearer of Imam Hussain at Karbala. The poem honors his sacrifice and the deep sorrow felt by his family after his martyrdom.
Aysa Alam
Such a Standard
Ya Abbas
O Abbas
Aysa Alam Hai Kaha, Aysa Jawaan Hai Kaha
Where is there such a Standard, where is there such a youth?
Ye Hai Abu Talib Ka Gharana, Is Pe Khuda Ka Khas Karam Hai, Sare Arab Me Sare Ajam Me, Kisko Mila Ye Jaaho Hasham Hai (In Me Koi Yasin-O-Muzammil, In Me Koi Sardar-E-Iram Hai) Uski Alag Hi Shan Hai Maula, Jisko Mila Haider Ka Alam Hai
This is the household of Abu Talib, upon which is the special grace of God. In all of Arabia and all of Persia, who has received such glory and majesty? (Among them is the Yasin and Muzammil [Prophet Muhammad], among them is the leader of Paradise [Hamza]). His status is unique, O Master, who has received the standard of Haider [Ali].
Kaisa Saja Hai Kaisa Hasin Hai, Karbobala Mei Shah Ka Lashkar, Yu To Sabhi Hai Sheyr-E-Dilawar, Auno Muhammad Qasimo Akbar (Ibne Mazahir Wehbe Kalbi, John Bhi Hurr Bhi Sare Dilawar) Apni Jagha Ye Sab Hai Bahaddur, Foj Me Teri Ay Shah-E-Safdar
How adorned and beautiful is the King's army in Karbala. Though all are lion-hearted warriors—Aun, Muhammad, Qasim, and Akbar (Ibn Mazahir, Wehbe Kalbi, John, and Hurr, all are brave). They are all courageous in their own right, but in your army, O King of the battlefront [Abbas]...
Baade Namaz-E-Fajr Ziyarat, Tere Alam Ki Karta Hu, Sharf Ghulami Ka Mil Jaye, Mai Ye Wazifa Parhta Hu (Karke Ziyarat Tere Alam Ki, Phir Me Ghar Se Chalta Hu) Saye Mei Chawda Masoomo Ke, Shukhre Khudaa Mei Rehta Hu
After the dawn prayer, I perform the Ziyarat of your standard. So that I may receive the honor of servitude, I recite this prayer. (After performing the Ziyarat of your standard, then I depart from home). Under the shadow of the Fourteen Infallibles, I remain in gratitude to God.
Ham To Saje Darbar Ali Hai, Khas Ye Tujse Rishta Hai, Jad Bhi Hai Tera Kool Ka Maula, Tu Bhi Hamara Aaka Hai (Tere Fakiro Me Ay Ghazi, Arsh Nashi Bhi Rehta Hai) Sindhme Aawo Maula Kadam Par, Laal Kalandar Kehta Hai
We are the adorned court of Ali; there is a special bond with you. Your grandfather is the Master of the lineage, and you are our Master too. (Among your beggars, O Ghazi, even the dwellers of the Throne reside). Come to Sindh, O Master, upon these steps, says Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
Shaam Ke Lashkar Me Halchal Thi, Kaun Jari Ab Aata Hai, Burhe Jawaano Se Kehte The, Yeh To Ali Ab Aata Hai (Sar Pe Khuda Thokar Me Kazaa Hai, Kehre Jali Ab Aata Hai) Kehna Para Ahmed Ko Ali Se, Tera Wasi Ab Aata Hai
There was a stir in the army of Syria: 'Which warrior is coming now?' The old were telling the young, 'This is Ali who is coming now.' (With God on his head and death under his feet, the fierce one is coming now). Ahmad [the Prophet] had to say to Ali, 'Your successor is coming now.'
Teri Shahadat Se Kunbe Par, Kaisi Qayamat Tut Gayi, Jis Ko Kaha Karte The Aaka, Katl Huwa Wo Bhayi Bhi (Sar Se Chini Zainab Ke Chadar, Teri Sakina Qayd Huwi) Hayi Teri Majboori Ghazi, Maa Zehra Ye Kehti Rahi
With your martyrdom, what a calamity broke upon the family. The one they used to call 'Master', that brother was also martyred. (Zainab's veil was snatched from her head, your Sakina was taken captive). Alas for your helplessness, O Ghazi, Mother Zahra kept saying this.
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