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Khuda Hafiz-o-Nasir

Irfan Haider

Imam Hussain says a final goodbye to his sister Bibi Zainab as he prepares to go to the battlefield of Karbala. He asks her to stay strong and look after the family he leaves behind.

NohaAshura

Khuda Hafiz-O-Nasir

May God be your Protector and Guardian.

Ab Ham Bhi Sue Dashte Balaa Jaate Hai Behna Zindagi Rahi Toh Phir Milenge

Now I too am heading towards the plain of calamity, my sister, If life remains, we shall meet again.

Waise Bhi Ab Iss Duniya Mai Jine Ka Mazaa Kya Hamshakle Payamber Hai Na Abbas Hai Mera Rukhsat Karo Shabbir Ko Ye Kehke Khudaara Zindagi Rahi Toh Phir Milenge

In any case, what joy is there left in living in this world? Neither the one who resembles the Prophet remains, nor is my Abbas here. Bid farewell to Shabbir, for God's sake, by saying this: If life remains, we shall meet again.

Dil Sine Mai Betaab Hai Aur Lab Pe Bukaa Hai Iss Dasht Mai Ab Tera Nigehbaan Khuda Hai Yeh Sochke Maqtal Ko Chalaa Bhai Tumhara Zindagi Rahi Toh Phir Milenge

The heart in my chest is restless, and there is lamentation on my lips. In this desert, God is now your Guardian. Thinking this, your brother has set out for the battlefield: If life remains, we shall meet again.

Logo Ne Hamei(n) Lutliya Ghar Se Bulaakar Baitha Hu Abhi Laashon Se Maqtal Ko Sajaakar Allah Se Ummeed Rakho Ay Meri Behna Zindagi Rahi Toh Phir Milenge

People have looted us after calling us from our home. I am sitting here, having adorned the battlefield with corpses. Keep hope in Allah, O my sister, If life remains, we shall meet again.

Har Gaam Pe Yeh Jumla Tumhe Honsla Degaa Jab Ahmed-E-Mursal Na Rahe Kaun Rahega Mat Girya Karo Degi Yehi Baat Sahara Zindagi Rahi Toh Phir Milenge

At every step, this sentence will give you courage: When the Prophet Ahmed (the Messenger) did not remain, who else will? Do not weep; this very thought will provide you support: If life remains, we shall meet again.

Padh Naade Ali Bhai Pe Rone Ke Bajaaye Takte Hai Meri Raah Wahaa(n) Mawt Ke Saaye Yeh Kehte Huwe Rota Hai Mera Bhi Kaleja Zindagi Rahi Toh Phir Milenge

Recite 'Nade Ali' for your brother instead of weeping. The shadows of death are watching my path there. My heart also weeps while saying this: If life remains, we shall meet again.

Tum Qaatib-E-Taqdeer Se Shikwa Nahi Karna Ham Ghar Se Chale Jaaye Toh Girya Nahin Karna Bas Marzi-E-Maabud Pe Imaan Hai Apna Zindagi Rahi Toh Phir Milenge

Do not complain to the Writer of Destiny. If we leave our home, do not weep. Our faith rests solely on the will of the Lord: If life remains, we shall meet again.

Woh Aun-O-Muhammed Ho Ya Abbas Ya Akbar Qasim Sa Hasee(n) Phul Ke Hurr Jaisa Dilawer Har Eik Ko Yeh Kehke Tere Bhai Ne Bhejaa Zindagi Rahi Toh Phir Milenge

Whether it be Aun and Muhammad, or Abbas or Akbar, A beautiful flower like Qasim, or a brave warrior like Hurr. Your brother sent each one of them saying this: If life remains, we shall meet again.

Kulsum Ko Kubra Ko Lo Baba Ko Sambhaalo Roro Ke Na Marjaaye Sakina Ko Sambhaalo Yeh Keh Toh Diya Usne Sidhaaro Mere Baba Zindagi Rahi Toh Phir Milenge

Take care of Kulsum, Kubra, and Bibi (Zainab), look after them. Look after Sakina, so she does not die from weeping. She said this to me: 'Go forth, my father', If life remains, we shall meet again.

Kuch Der Huwi Tumne Toh Dekha Tha Yeh Manzar Hamshir Se Yeh Kehke Chalaa Tha Ali-Asghar Mai Nusrate Shabbir Ko Jaata Hu(n) Sakina Zindagi Rahi Toh Phir Milenge

A short while ago, you witnessed this scene: Ali Asghar had set out, saying this to his sister: 'I am going to help Shabbir, Sakina', If life remains, we shall meet again.

Ay Kaash Yeh Din Hamko Bhi Dikhlaaye Muqaddar Ho "Mazhar-O-Irfan" Bhi Qabre Shah-E-Dee(n) Par Aur Jaate Huwe Hamse Kahe Zehra Ka Beta Zindagi Rahi Toh Phir Milenge

Oh, if only destiny would show us this day too, That Mazhar and Irfan might be at the grave of the King of Religion, And as we depart, the son of Zehra says to us: If life remains, we shall meet again.

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