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Kuch Aise Khaak Pe Sooi Hui Sakina Hai

Imran Datoo · 2016

A young girl named Sakina rests on the dusty floor of a prison cell in Shaam. She will never return home to her father.

NohaShahadat Bibi Sakina
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Kuch Aise Khaak Pe, Sooi, Hui Sakina Hai

Sakina is asleep on the dust in such a way,

Ke Jaise Rehl Pe Quran Gham Ka Rakha Hai

As if the Quran of sorrow has been placed upon a rehal (book stand).

Sakina Lawt Ke, Ab Ghar, Kabhi Na Jaayegi Ye Qaid Khaana Hi Uske Liye Madina Hai

Sakina will never return home now; this prison cell itself has become her Medina.

Idhar Hai Maatami, Sab Bibiyaa(n), Janaaze Par Udhar Furaat Pe Abbas Bhi Tadapta Hai

On this side, all the noble ladies are mourning over the funeral bier; on the other side, by the Euphrates, Abbas also writhes in agony.

Uthaake Laash, Sakina Ki, Socha Aabid Ne Ke Istarha Bhi Risalat Ka Ajr Milta Hai

Lifting Sakina's body, Aabid thought: Is this how the reward for the Prophet's message is received?

Jise Sulaate, The Shabbir, Apne Sine Par Pidar Ki Laadli Zindaa(n) Mein Aaj Tanha Hai

She whom Shabbir used to lull to sleep upon his own chest, the father's beloved is alone in the prison today.

Sakina Asghar-O, Shabbir, Saare Maare Gaye Rabab Ke Liye Jeene Ko Ab Raha Kya Hai

Sakina, Asghar, and Shabbir—all have been martyred; what is left for Rubab to live for now?

Ye Chauda Sadiyaa(n), Guzarne Ke, Baad Bhi Sajjad Har Ek Zakhm Sakina Ka Bhi Taaza Hai

Even after these fourteen centuries have passed, Sajjad, every one of Sakina's wounds remains fresh.

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