Haye Zainab Ko Zamane Ne Khule Sar Dekha

Jisko Ghazi Ne Bhi Nazrein Na Utha Kar Dekha Kam Na Thi Shimr Ke Khanjar Se Nazar Logon Ki Sheh Ne Naize Se Behan Ko Tahe Khanjar Dekha

She, whom even the Ghazi (Abbas) would not look upon with raised eyes, The gaze of the people was no less sharp than Shimr's dagger; The King (Hussain) saw his sister beneath the dagger from atop the spear.

Haath Aankhon Pe Sakina Ke Rakhe Bhai Ne Pani Peeta Hua Jab Shaam Ka Lashkar Dekha

The brother placed his hands over Sakina's eyes, When he saw the army of Shaam drinking water.

Teer Ka Zakhm Kahan Yaad Raha Asghar Ko Maa Ko Jab Shaam May Khaate Huwe Pathar Dekha

How could Asghar remember the wound of the arrow, When he saw his mother being pelted with stones in Shaam?

Haath Khaali Na Thay Bazaar May Aane Waale Kahin Sadqe Ki Khajoore Kahin Pathar Dekha

The people coming to the bazaar did not have empty hands; Somewhere dates of charity were seen, elsewhere stones were thrown.

Tasht May Baap Ka Sar Aur Labon Par Thi Chadi Ek Masoom Si Bacchi Ne Ye Manzar Dekha

The father's head in a tray and a cane striking his lips; An innocent little girl witnessed this sight.

Jisne Maanga Na Kafan Baap Ki Mayyat Ke Liye Usko Ko Zainab Ke Liye Maangte Chadar Dekha

She, who did not even ask for a shroud for her father's body, Was seen begging for a veil for Zainab.

Phir Takallum Na Alamdar Ne Kholi Aankhein Binte Zehra Ki Jo Chadar Ko Sina Par Dekha

Then, Takallum, the Alamdar (Abbas) never opened his eyes again, When he saw the daughter of Zahra's veil upon a spear.