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Karobaar Nahi

Shahid Baltistani

A believer declares that mourning for Imam Hussain is a sacred act of worship, not a business for profit or fame. True devotion requires sincerity rather than a desire for worldly gain.

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Hayya Ala Khayril Amal

Come to the best of deeds.

(Ya Hussain)

(O Hussain)

Gham-E-Hussain Ibadat Hai Karobar Nahi Mein Azadar Hu Dolat Se Muje Pyaar Nahi (Gham-E-Hussain Ibadat Hai Karobaar Nahi)

The grief of Hussain is worship, it is not a business. I am a mourner, I have no love for wealth. (The grief of Hussain is worship, it is not a business.)

Wo Shaks Zakir-E-Shabbir Ho Nahi Sakta (Dar-E- Zahra Ka Jo Fakir Ho Nahi Sakta) Jissay Hai Zar Say Muhabbat Aza Se Pyaar Nahi

That person cannot be a reciter of Shabbir, (He who cannot be a beggar at the door of Zahra). One who loves wealth has no love for Aza (mourning).

Ghame-Hussain Jo Meezan-E-Zar Main Toltay Hay (Wo Apnay Zarf-O-Lahoo Ki Zubaan Boltay Hain Hay) Unhey Ata-E-Imaamat Pay Aitebaar Nahi

Those who weigh the grief of Hussain on the scales of wealth, (They speak the language of their own character and blood). They have no faith in the gifts of the Imamate.

Jo Zikre Ale Muhammad Main Daam Rakte Hain (Nazar Mein Kab Wo Aza-E-Imaan Rakhtey Hain) Wo Zakhm Detay Hain Shabbir Ko Karrar Nahi

Those who put a price on the remembrance of the Family of Muhammad, (How can they have the faith of Aza in their eyes?). They inflict wounds upon Shabbir, they offer no solace.

Jo Dekhtay Hain Muharram Ko Eid Ki Surat (Unhey Pasand Hai Goya Yazeed Ki Surat) Unhe Imaam Ki Amad Ka Intezaar Nahi

Those who view Muharram like a festival, (They seem to favor the ways of Yazid). They have no anticipation for the arrival of the Imam.

Wo Farsh-E-Gham Ho Kay Mehfil Ali Ki Midhat Ki (Jo Baat Kartay Hain Har Bazm Main Siyasat Ki) Wo Apne Naam Kay Taalib Hain Pursadaar Nahi

Whether it is a gathering of grief or a gathering of praise for Ali, (Those who talk of politics in every assembly). They are seekers of their own fame, not true mourners.

Wo Log Kon Thay Hum Jin Ko Aaj Rotay Hain (Yeh Kis Kay Tazkeray Farsh-E- Aza Pay Rotay Hai) Wo Log Pusht-E- Muhammad Kay Kiya Sawaar Nahi

Who were those people whom we weep for today? (Whose remembrance do we weep for on the carpet of Aza?). Were they not the ones who rode upon the back of Muhammad?

Gham-E- Hussain To Darvaish Ki Ibadat Hay (Jahan-E-Dard Mein "Rehan" Yeh Wo Daulat Hai) Qarar Deta Hai Karta Yeh Beqarar Nahi

The grief of Hussain is the worship of the dervish, (In this world of pain, 'Rehan', this is the only wealth). It grants peace, it does not cause restlessness.

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