Beti Ali Ki

Haste Hai Saare Baazar Waale Roti Hai Haaye Beti Ali Ki

The people of the bazaar are all laughing, while the daughter of Ali is weeping, alas.

Tha Jis Ka Bhayi Abbas-E Ghazi, Hain Aaj Qaidi Wo Shahazadi Ye Shor Sun Kar Ghairat Ke Maare Kahi Mar Na Jaaye Beti Ali Ki

She whose brother was Abbas-e-Ghazi, that princess is a captive today. Hearing this clamor, out of sheer anguish and honor, one fears the daughter of Ali might die.

Chaaro Taraf Hai Mahaul Aisa, Jaise Laga Ho Koyi Tamasha Abbas Aaja Chadar Urha Jaa Ghabraa Na Jaaye Beti Ali Ki

The atmosphere all around is as if a spectacle has been set up. Abbas, come and cover her with a veil, lest the daughter of Ali becomes overwhelmed with fear.

Barsaa Rahe Hai Pathar Sitamgar, Lagte Hai Pathar Bibi Ke Sar Per Bazoo Bandhe Hai Bebas Hai Khud Ko Kaise Bachaaye Beti Ali Ki

The oppressors are raining down stones; the stones strike the head of the Lady. Her arms are bound, she is helpless herself; how can the daughter of Ali protect [the others]?

Zulfe Pakar Kar Shimr-E Layee Ne, Maare Tamaache Tarpi Sakina Zainab Ke Dono Bazoo Bandhe Hai Kaise Churaaye Beti Ali Ki

Grabbing her hair, the accursed Shimr slapped her, and Sakina writhed in pain. Zainab's arms are both bound; how can the daughter of Ali rescue her?

Wada Kiya Tha Usney Khuda Sey, Roshan Kareghi Tera Naam Chahey Bazaar Jaaye Darbaar Jaaye Zindaan Jaaye Beti Ali Ki

She had made a promise to God that she would illuminate His name, whether the daughter of Ali has to go to the bazaar, the court, or the prison.

Sajdey Bachaye Kabaa Bachaey, Quran Bachaey Deen Ko Bachaey Farshey Aza Pey Ashqey Aza Ko Gohar Banaey Beti Ali Ki

She saved the prostrations, she saved the Kaaba, she saved the Quran, she saved the faith. The daughter of Ali turns the tears of mourning on the prayer mat into pearls.