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Hata Hata Ke Kafan Dekhti Rahi Zainab

Hata Hata Ke Kafan Dekhti Rahi Zainab

Mir Zaman Hussain · 2025

Bibi Zainab mourns over the injured body of her father, Imam Ali, after he is struck in Kufa. She reflects on the future hardships she will face in Karbala and Shaam.

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Hata Hata Ke Kafan Dekhti Rahi Zainab Laho Mein Doobi Wo Paishani Baap Ki Zainab

Removing the shroud again and again, Zainab kept looking, At the forehead of her father, drenched in blood, Zainab.

Utho Ay Baba Utho Tham Kar Janazy Ko Tarap Ke Behno Ke Sang Chikhnay Lagi Zainab

Rise, O Father, rise and hold the funeral bier, Writhing in agony, alongside her sisters, Zainab began to scream.

Ali Ke Khoon Bharay Sar Ko Tak Ke Do Paara Giri Thi Khaak Pay Sar Peetti Huyi Zainab

Seeing Ali's blood-soaked head split in two, Zainab fell to the dust, beating her head.

Mein Ban Ke Aayi Thi Shahzadi Baba Kufay Mein Pehan Ke Rasiyan Phir Aayegi Teri Zainab

I came to Kufa as a princess, Father, But your Zainab will return wearing ropes (as a captive).

Yateemi Kya Hai Ghreebi Hai Naam Kis Shei Ka Ali Imam Say Ro Ke Hai Poochti Zainab

What is being an orphan? What is the meaning of being destitute? Weeping, Zainab asks Imam Ali.

Abhi To Lutni Hai Chadar Aaye Baba Karbal Main Abhi To Shaam Main Pathar Bhi Khayegi Zainab

The veil is yet to be looted in Karbala, O Father, And Zainab is yet to endure stones in Shaam.

Pukarin Zahra S.a Ke Sanbhalo Apnay Ghazi Ko Sanbhalnay Ko Tujhay Maan Hai Aagayi Zainab

Zahra (s.a.) called out, 'Take care of your Ghazi,' And to comfort you, your mother has come, Zainab.

Ali Ko Mar Ke Kufay Main Bay Khata Mohsin Qaza Say Pehlay He Umat Nay Maar Dee Zainab

By killing the innocent Ali in Kufa, O Mohsin, The Ummah killed Zainab even before her death (by grief).

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