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Haey Rul Gaei Mehndi

Mir Hasan Mir

The wedding henna of young Qasim is scattered and ruined in the dust of Karbala. His mother and family mourn the loss of a bridegroom who never returned.

NohaShahadat Qasim

Haey Qasim Haey Haey Qasim

Alas, Qasim, alas, alas, Qasim.

Haey Rul Gaei Mehndi, Haey Rul Gaei Mehndi

Alas, the henna has been scattered, alas, the henna has been scattered.

Raitaanch Dul Gaei, Mityaanch Rul Gaei, Maa Nu Rawavay, Qasim Di Mehndi. Kubra Da Baba Chadar Vicha Kay, Chun Chun Kay Pavay, Qasim Di Mehndi. Maqtal Cho Syed Ey Vain Paaya, Kallah Hay Nana Zahra Da Jayaa, Kausar Kanaaray Mairay Turgay Saray, Kayra Uthavay Qasim Di Mehndi.

Spilled into the sand, scattered in the dust, Qasim's henna makes his mother weep. Kubra's father spreads a sheet, picking up the pieces of Qasim's henna. From the battlefield, the Syed cried out, "The grandson of Zahra is alone, All my loved ones have departed to the banks of Kausar, who will now lift Qasim's henna?"

Kuj Mehndi Gohray Summach Lay Gay, Kuj Eyday Tukray Maqtalch Ray Gay, Syed Musafir Qasim Di Maa Ton, Keewain Lukaa Vay Qasim Di Mehndi. Putraan Nu Lokon Sehraych Laa o, Qasim Di Pehlaa Majlis Kara o, Banray Nu Aakho Shagnaa Day Vailay, o Kad Nah Javay Qasim Di Mehndi.

Some of the henna was trampled by horses, some of its pieces remained on the battlefield. How can the traveler Syed hide Qasim's henna from his mother? People, adorn your sons with wedding garlands, but first hold a Majlis for Qasim. Tell the bridegroom at the time of festivities, may Qasim's henna never be taken away.

Khaiyyam Andar Jadon Mehndi Aayi, Banray Di Maa Nay Sir Khaak Paayi, Banree Da Baba Bheni Bulaakay, Ro Ro Vakhaa Vay Qasim Di Mehndi. Pehra Laga Tha Darya Pe Har Jaa, Pyasa Tha Kunbaa Pani Nhi Tha, Pani Ke Badlay Ashkon Se Goondhi, Madar Ne Haey Qasim Di Mehndi.

When the henna arrived inside the tents, the bridegroom's mother cast dust upon her head. The bride's father, calling his sister, weeping, showed her Qasim's henna. Guards were posted everywhere at the river, the family was thirsty, there was no water. Instead of water, the mother kneaded Qasim's henna with her tears.

Tukray Huway Yu Armaan Dil Ke, Ankhon Se Uski Kyun Khoon Na Barsay, Sajjad Aaey Hain Shaam Logon, Dil Mein Basaey Qasim Ki Mehndi. Farwa Ke Aansu Deinge Zamanat, Poori Na Hogi Kis Trha Mannat, Kubra Ke Sadqay Jab Koi Beti, Jab Bhi Uthaey Qasim Ki Mehndi.

Since the desires of the heart were shattered, why should blood not rain from one's eyes? Sajjad has come to Shaam, people, with Qasim's henna enshrined in his heart. Farwa's tears will provide the guarantee; how could a vow not be fulfilled? For the sake of Kubra, whenever any daughter lifts Qasim's henna.

Tauqeer o Dy Toh Sain Raazi, Mazloom-e-Karbal Di Bhain Raazi Qasim Di Turbat Dil Vich Waasa Kay, Jeyra Uthavay Qasim Di Mehndi.

If Tauqeer gives this, the Master is pleased, and the sister of the Oppressed of Karbala is pleased. By enshrining Qasim's grave in one's heart, whoever lifts Qasim's henna.

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Haey Rul Gaei Mehndi by Mir Hasan Mir — Noha Lyrics & English Translation