Kehti Thi Zainab

Hogayi Barbad Ye Behna, Karbobala Me Kehti Thi Zainab, Haye Hussaina

This sister has been ruined in Karbala. Zainab was saying, 'Alas, my Hussain!'

Karbobala Kuch Na Diya Karbo Aziyat Ke Siwaa, Mere Daman Me Bacha Kya Hai Musibat Ke Siwa (Karbala Tujse Mila Kya Hai Kayamat Ke Siwaa) Kehti Thi Zainab, Haye Hussaina Hogayi Barbad Ye Behna, Karbobala Me Kehti Thi Zainab, Haye Hussaina

Karbala, you gave nothing but suffering and pain; what is left in my lap but tragedy? (Karbala, what did I receive from you but the Day of Judgment?) Zainab was saying, 'Alas, my Hussain!' This sister has been ruined in Karbala. Zainab was saying, 'Alas, my Hussain!'

Subhe Ashur Azaane Ali Akbar Ki Kasam. Mere Bhayi Pe Chale Tir Hazaaro Payham (Chup Rahi Karbobala Hote Rahe Ham Pe Sitam) Kehti Thi Zainab, Haye Hussaina Hogayi Barbad Ye Behna, Karbobala Me Kehti Thi Zainab, Haye Hussaina

I swear by the Adhan of Ali Akbar on the morning of Ashura; thousands of arrows rained down upon my brother. (Karbala remained silent while atrocities were committed against us.) Zainab was saying, 'Alas, my Hussain!' This sister has been ruined in Karbala. Zainab was saying, 'Alas, my Hussain!'

Mera Athara Baras Wala Jiya Laa Akbar. Kha Gayi Uske Bhi Ay Karbobala Teri Nazar (Mene Dekha He Isi Laal Ka Barchi Me Jigar) Kehti Thi Zainab, Haye Hussaina Hogayi Barbad Ye Behna, Karbobala Me Kehti Thi Zainab, Haye Hussaina

My eighteen-year-old, the life of my soul, Akbar; O Karbala, your evil eye consumed him too. (I saw the liver of this beloved son pierced by a spear.) Zainab was saying, 'Alas, my Hussain!' This sister has been ruined in Karbala. Zainab was saying, 'Alas, my Hussain!'

Bhayi Athar The Do Bete The Koyi Na Raha. Ab To Tanhayi Meri Deti He Mujko Pursa (Kya Bhara Gar Tha Mera Kar Diya Mujko Tanha) Kehti Thi Zainab, Haye Hussaina Hogayi Barbad Ye Behna, Karbobala Me Kehti Thi Zainab, Haye Hussaina

My brother, my two sons—none are left. Now, only my loneliness offers me condolences. (My house was so full, yet you have left me all alone.) Zainab was saying, 'Alas, my Hussain!' This sister has been ruined in Karbala. Zainab was saying, 'Alas, my Hussain!'

Mere Abbas Pe Kya Guzri Batawu Kese. Mashk Ik Bharne Me Do Bazu Kalam Ho Ke Gire (Uske Marne Se He Mehrum Behen Chadar Se) Kehti Thi Zainab, Haye Hussaina Hogayi Barbad Ye Behna, Karbobala Me Kehti Thi Zainab, Haye Hussaina

How can I describe what befell my Abbas? While filling a single water-skin, both his arms were severed and fell. (Because of his death, his sister is deprived of her veil.) Zainab was saying, 'Alas, my Hussain!' This sister has been ruined in Karbala. Zainab was saying, 'Alas, my Hussain!'

Bekhata Katl Huwa Bhayi Mera Jangal Me. Saynkhro Zakhm Kaleje Pe Lage Ik Pal Me (Aag Pani Ne Laga Di Hai Mere Anchal Me) Kehti Thi Zainab, Haye Hussaina Hogayi Barbad Ye Behna, Karbobala Me Kehti Thi Zainab, Haye Hussaina

My brother was killed innocently in the wilderness. Hundreds of wounds were inflicted upon his chest in a single moment. (Fire and water have set my veil ablaze.) Zainab was saying, 'Alas, my Hussain!' This sister has been ruined in Karbala. Zainab was saying, 'Alas, my Hussain!'

Mere Allaha Muje Shaam Talak Janaa Hai. Koyi Bhi Apna Nahi Shehr Bhi Beganaa Hai (Teri Kush Nudi Me Rasi Me Mera Shaana Hai) Kehti Thi Zainab, Haye Hussaina Hogayi Barbad Ye Behna, Karbobala Me Kehti Thi Zainab, Haye Hussaina

My God, I have to go to Shaam (Damascus). There is no one of my own, and the city is foreign. (In seeking Your pleasure, my shoulder is bound by ropes.) Zainab was saying, 'Alas, my Hussain!' This sister has been ruined in Karbala. Zainab was saying, 'Alas, my Hussain!'