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Kis Ko De Sada Zainab

Nadeem Sarwar · 1989

Bibi Zainab stands amidst the burning tents of Karbala, calling out to her brother Abbas for protection as the enemy army approaches. She is left alone to shield the grieving women and children after the loss of the men.

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Jab Laasha-e-Farzand-e-Nabbi S.a.w.w Ho Gaya Paamaal Uss Waqt Ajab Haal Main Thi Fatima S.a Ki Aal Tareekh Ne Kuch Iss Tarha Likha Hai Wo Ehwaal Sab Bibiyon S.a Main Aik Tha Bibi S.a Ka Bura Haal Beychaini Sey Aati Thi Dar-e-Khaimey Pe Har Baar Bacho'n Ko Sametey Huey Kehti Thi Dil Afgaar Haaye Bacho'n Ko Sametey Huey Kehti Thi Dil Afgaar

When the body of the Prophet's grandson was trampled, The family of Fatima (s.a.) was in a strange state of grief. History has recorded those events in such a way, Among all the ladies, it was Bibi Zainab (s.a.) who was in the worst condition. Restlessly, she would come to the tent door again and again, Gathering the children, she would say with a broken heart, Alas, Gathering the children, she would say with a broken heart.

Aey Jari Dileyr Bawafa Baazu-e-Shaheed-e-Karbala A.s Jaan-e-Fatima S.a o Murtuza A.s Tashna Lab Sakina S.a Ke Chacha A.s

(O brave, courageous, and loyal one) The arm of the Martyr of Karbala (a.s.), (The life of Fatima (s.a.) and Murtuza (a.s.)), The uncle of the thirsty-lipped Sakina (s.a.).

Arey (Kis Ko De Sada Zainab S.a) Fouj Ab Qareeb Aai Aey Hussain A.s Ke Bhaai

To whom should Zainab (s.a.) call out? The army has now drawn near, (O brother of Hussain (a.s.))

Aey Jari Dileyr Bawafa Baazu-e-Shaheed-e-Karbala A.s Jaan-e-Fatima S.a o Murtuza A.s Tashna Lab Sakina S.a Ke Chacha A.s

(O brave, courageous, and loyal one) The arm of the Martyr of Karbala (a.s.), (The life of Fatima (s.a.) and Murtuza (a.s.)), The uncle of the thirsty-lipped Sakina (s.a.).

Arey Aap A.s Ko Nahi Hai Ye Khabar Lut Gaya Hai Fatima S.a Ka Ghar So Rahey Ho Jaa Ke Nehar Per Naizey Pe Rakha Hai Sheh A.s Ka Sar

Do you not have this news? The house of Fatima (s.a.) has been looted. You are sleeping by the riverbank, While the head of the King (Hussain) is placed upon a spear.

Hey Akbar-e-Jawaan A.s Nahi Raha Be Zubaan Bhi Qatal Ho Gaya Qasim-e-Hazeen A.s Bhi Chal Basa Khatima Hua Sipah Ka

The young Akbar (a.s.) is no more, The silent infant (Ali Asghar) has also been killed, The sorrowful Qasim (a.s.) has also passed away, The army has been finished.

Kiss Tarha Batau'n Ran Ka Haal Laash Ko Karenge Payemaal Bhaai Ka Karo To Kuch Khayaal Shah-e-Laafata A.s Ke Laal A.s

How can I describe the state of the battlefield? They will trample the bodies, At least have some thought for your brother, O son of the King of the Brave (Ali).

Arey Karti Hai Rabab S.a Ye Fughaan Honey Ko Hey Raat Ab Ayaan Ran Main Hai Hamara Be Zuban Le Ke Aayen Ussko Bhaai Jaan

Rabab (s.a.) is lamenting, Night is about to fall, Our silent one (the infant) is on the battlefield, O dear brother, please go and bring him back.

Khaimo'n Ko Jala Na Deyn La'een Loot Leyn Na Maal o Zar Kaheen Kia Karega Abid-e-Hazeen A.s Ussko Tap Se Hosh Hi Nahi

May the accursed ones not burn the tents, May they not loot our belongings, What will the sorrowful Abid (a.s.) do? He is unconscious from the fever.

Arey Fouj-e-Shaam Baani-e-Jafa Jaan Ke Akela Be Nawa Kar Dey Zulm Ki Na Inteha Cheen Le Na Aa Ke Ye Rida

The army of Syria, the architects of cruelty, Knowing him to be alone and helpless, May they not commit the ultimate act of oppression, And come to snatch away this veil (rida).

Arey Kin Jafaa'on Ka Ho Tazkira Shaam-e-Gham Mein Aal-e-Mustafa S.a.w.w Ho Gai Ghamo'n Mein Mubtela Lab Pe Thi Anees Ye Buka

Which cruelties should one recount? In the evening of sorrow, the family of the Prophet (s.a.w.w) Became engulfed in grief, And upon the lips of Anees was this cry.

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