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Basta Ba Zanjeer

Shahid Baltistani

The captive family of Imam Hussain travels in chains toward the court of the tyrant. They endure immense suffering while remembering the sacrifices of their loved ones in Karbala.

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Ah Hussaina Shahe Shaheeda, Bastaba Zanjeer Jumla Yateema

Oh Hussain, King of the Martyrs, all the orphans are bound in chains.

Jumla Yateema Haay

All the orphans, alas.

Jaltay Huwe Ghar Lutti Ridaye(n) Ah Hussaina Kisko Sadaa De Kisko Bulaye Ah Hussaina. Haay

The house is burning, the veils are being looted, oh Hussain. Whom should they call out to? Whom should they summon? Oh Hussain, alas.

Eik Zanjeer-E-Sitam Bara Aseero Kay Gale Us Pay Ye Hukm Kay Har Peer-O- Jawaan Tez Chalay Ee Sitam Haay Hussaina Pusht Pay Partay Rahe Saath Durron Kay Nishaan Haay

A chain of tyranny is placed around the necks of the captives. Upon them is the command that every elder and youth must walk quickly. Such tyranny, oh Hussain, alas. On their backs, the marks of the lashes continued to fall, alas.

Eik Beemar Aseeron Ka Jo Salaar Bana Thaame Zanjeer Sitam Jaanib-E-Darbaar Chala Ee Sitam Haay Hussaina Roya Shabbir Ka Sar Barsare Nok-E-Sina Haay

He who became the leader of the sick captives, Holding the chains of tyranny, he walked toward the court. Such tyranny, oh Hussain, alas. Shabbir's head wept upon the tip of the spear, alas.

Dhoop Say Pyar Hay Saaye Se Sarokar Nahi Koi Baanu Ki Tarha Bekaso Ghamkhwar Nahi Ee Sitam Haay Hussaina Kaisay Asghar Kay Binaa Saye Main Jayengi Maan Haay

They have love for the sun, they have no concern for shade. There is no one helpless and sorrowful like Banu. Such tyranny, oh Hussain, alas. How will the mother go into the shade without Asghar? Alas.

Umm-E-Laila Ka Jigar Hogaya Paara Paara Us Nay Dekha Hay Jawaan Lal Kay Dil Main Naiza Ee Sitam Haay Hussaina Mu Ko Ata Hay Jigar Sunti Hay Jab Bhi Azaan

Umm-e-Laila's heart was torn to pieces. She saw the spear in the heart of her young son. Such tyranny, oh Hussain, alas. Her heart aches whenever she hears the Adhan.

Eik Nawshah Ki Mayat Ke Bahattar Tukre Maadare Qasim-E- Muztar Ki Nazar Say Guzre Ee Sitam Haay Hussaina Sar Kahan Jism Kahan Dil Kahan Haath Kahaan Haay

Seventy-two pieces of a bridegroom's corpse, Passed before the eyes of Qasim's distressed mother. Such tyranny, oh Hussain, alas. Where is the head? Where is the body? Where is the heart? Where are the hands? Alas.

Wo Jo Lashkar Ka Alamdar Tha Dast-E-Shabbir Bar Lab-E-Nehr Likhi Jis Ne Wafaa Ki Tahreer Ee Sitam Haay Hussaina Wo Nahi Hai To Nahi Ab Meray Jism Mein Jaan Haay

He who was the standard-bearer of the army, the hand of Shabbir, He who wrote the script of loyalty on the bank of the river. Such tyranny, oh Hussain, alas. If he is not here, then there is no life left in my body, alas.

Kaan Zakhmi Hai Gala Khushk Jalaa Hay Daman Saans Leyne Nahi Deti Hai Sakina Ko Rasan Ee Sitam Haay Hussaina Neend Aati Hai Usay Wo Magar Soye Kaha Haay

Her ears are wounded, her throat is dry, her hem is burnt. The rope does not let Sakina even breathe. Such tyranny, oh Hussain, alas. Sleep comes to her, but where can she sleep? Alas.

Be Ridayi Ki Aziyat Ko Uthane Waale Haay Wo Ale Muhhamad Kay Gharaane Waale Ee Sitam Haay Hussaina Apne Is Haal Pay Bhi Kar Nahi Paaye Fughaa

Those who bore the agony of being unveiled, Alas, the household of the family of Muhammad. Such tyranny, oh Hussain, alas. Even in this state, they could not even lament aloud.

Noha "Rehan" Aseeron Ki Zubaan Main Likh Kar Is Qadar Roya Qalam Ho Gaya Qirtaas Bhi Tar Ay Meri Jaan Hussaina Farshe Majlis Pay Huwa Qalbo Jaan Noha Kuna

Rehan wrote this Noha in the language of the captives, He wept so much that the pen broke and the paper became soaked. Oh my soul, Hussain, On the carpet of the Majlis, the heart and soul began to lament.

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Basta Ba Zanjeer by Shahid Baltistani — Noha Lyrics & English Translation