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Jangal May Bhare Ghar Ko Luta Aayi Hai Zainab

Jangal May Bhare Ghar Ko Luta Aayi Hai Zainab

Farhan Ali Waris

Bibi Zainab returns to the city of Medina after the tragedy of Karbala. She carries the heavy burden of loss and the marks of captivity.

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Jangal May Bhare Ghar Ko Luta Aayi Hai Zainab

In the wilderness, Zainab has returned, having seen her entire household looted.

Ay Shehre Madina

O City of Medina!

Abid Ko Kisi Tarha Bacha Laayi Hai Zainab

Somehow, Zainab has managed to bring Abid back alive.

Jangal May Bhare Ghar...

In the wilderness, having seen her entire household looted...

Na Qasim O Akbar Rahe Bhai Bhi Sidhare Sab Hi Gaye Maare Be Gor Unhe Dasht May Chod Aayi Hai Zainab

Neither Qasim nor Akbar remained, and even her brother departed; all were martyred. Zainab has left them in the desert, unburied.

Jangal May Bhare Ghar...

In the wilderness, having seen her entire household looted...

Wo Shaam E Ghariban Ho Ya Wo Shaam Ka Bazaar Abid Rahe Lachaar Sab Zakhm Isi Qalb May Bhar Laayi Hai Zainab

Whether it was the night of the homeless (Shaam-e-Ghariban) or the bazaar of Damascus, Abid remained helpless. Zainab has carried all these wounds within her heart.

Jangal May Bhare Ghar...

In the wilderness, having seen her entire household looted...

Kya Kya Na Sitam Raah May Sadaat Ne Jhela Mai Tujhse Kahun Kya Baaghi Ki Behan Shaam May Kehlayi Hai Zainab

What endless oppression the Prophet's family endured on the path; how can I tell you? In Damascus, Zainab was labeled the sister of a rebel.

Jangal May Bhare Ghar...

In the wilderness, having seen her entire household looted...

Parda Jo Sikhati Rahi Wo Bibi Khule Sar Phirti Rahi Dar Dar Bazaaron May Darbaron May Ho Aayi Hai Zainab

The Lady who taught the world the meaning of modesty was forced to walk unveiled; she wandered from door to door. Zainab has been through the bazaars and the courts.

Jangal May Bhare Ghar...

In the wilderness, having seen her entire household looted...

Aaja Tu Kaneezi May Meri Bola Sitamgar Ay Shaah Ki Dukhtar Ye Lamha Wohi Tha Jahan Ghabrayi Hai Zainab

The tyrant said, 'Come into my slavery, O daughter of the King.' That was the moment when Zainab was truly shaken.

Jangal May Bhare Ghar...

In the wilderness, having seen her entire household looted...

Zindan May Kahin Kho Gaya Bhai Ka Nageena Masoom Sakina Do Baaliyan Zindan Se Le Aayi Hai Zainab

In the prison, the brother's precious gem was lost—the innocent Sakina. Zainab has brought back only two earrings from the prison.

Jangal May Bhare Ghar...

In the wilderness, having seen her entire household looted...

Zindan Se Reha Hoke Bhi Baakhi Hai Aseeri Matam Kar Tu Bhi Rassi Ke Nishan Is Liye Le Aayi Hai Zainab

Even after release from prison, the captivity remains. You, too, should mourn; that is why Zainab has brought back the marks of the ropes.

Jangal May Bhare Ghar...

In the wilderness, having seen her entire household looted...

Ye Zakhm Mere Qalb Ka Jeene Nahi Dega Hai Zulm Hi Aisa Shabbir Sare Dasht Hai Ghar Aayi Hai Zainab

This wound in my heart will not let me live; the oppression is such that while Shabbir is in the desert, Zainab has returned home.

Jangal May Bhare Ghar...

In the wilderness, having seen her entire household looted...

Poochegi Yehi Fatima Sughra Abhi Mujhse Akbar Nahi Aaye Dukhiya Ke Sawalon Se Hi Ghabrayi Hai Zainab

Fatima Sughra will ask me right now, 'Akbar did not come?' Zainab is terrified of the questions of the sorrowful girl.

Jangal May Bhare Ghar...

In the wilderness, having seen her entire household looted...

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