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Ek Nanhi Si Lahad

Ek Nanhi Si Lahad

Mir Hasan Mir

Imam Hussain digs a small grave in the desert to lay his infant son, Ali Asghar, to rest. He hides the child from the enemy's sight while his heart breaks with sorrow.

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Ek Nanhi Si Lahad Ran May Banate Hai Hussain

Hussain is digging a tiny grave on the battlefield

Khaak May Doosre Mohsin Ko Chupate Hai Hussain

In the dust, Hussain is hiding another Mohsin (benefactor/beloved).

Daalte Jaate Hai Asghar Ke Badan Par Mitti Aur Qaimo Ki Taraf Dekhte Jaate Hai Hussain

As He lays the earth upon Asghar's body, Hussain keeps glancing back toward the tents.

Marte Dam Nanhe Se Haathon Ne Jise Thaama Tha Ab Wo Daaman Ali Asghar Se Churate Hai Hussain

That which the tiny hands had gripped while dying, Hussain is now gently pulling His robe away from Ali Asghar.

Laashe Hurr Ne Kaha Rumaal Ye Dedo Jaa Kar Zakhm Baysheer Ka Haathon Se Chupate Hai Hussain

The body of Hurr seemed to say, 'Go, give this handkerchief,' As Hussain hides the wound of the infant (Baysheer) with His hands.

Dhoondne Aayenge Is Laash Ko Naiza Bardaar Chup Ke Bano Se Ye Zainab Ko Batate Hai Hussain

The spear-bearers will come searching for this body, Hiding it from Bano, Hussain whispers this to Zainab.

Kaha Sughra Ne Ke Mar Kar To Miloongi Sheh Se Mujhko Maloom Hai Har Qabr May Aate Hai Hussain

Sughra said, 'In death, I shall surely meet the King (Sheh), For I know that Hussain visits every grave.'

Laashe Abbas Pa Kehti Thi Ye Zehra Roke Utho Abbas Tumhe Kabse Bulaate Hai Hussain

Weeping over the body of Abbas, Zehra (Fatima) would say, 'Rise, Abbas, Hussain has been calling you for so long.'

Koi Zainab Ko Bula Laaye Takallum Jaa Kar Barchi Akbar Ke Kaleje Se Churate Hai Hussain

Someone go and bring Zainab, Takallum, Hussain is pulling the spear from Akbar's chest.

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