Kulsum Ne Mehmil Ke Jo Parde Ko Uthaya

Mun Dhamp Ke Rone Lagi Ahmed Ki Nawaasi, Viraan Taro Baam The Allah Ki Udasi, Ujra Bani Hashim Ka Mehella Nazar Aaya

Covering her face, the granddaughter of Ahmed began to weep, The rooftops and walls were desolate, filled with God's sorrow, (The desolate house of) Bani Hashim appeared before her.

Wo Galiya Jaha Awno Muhammad Kabhi Khele, Abdulla Wahaa Phirte The Khamosh Akele, Har Simt Me Bacho Ka Sarapa Nazar Aaya

Those streets where Awn and Muhammad once played, Abdullah wandered there, silent and alone, (In every direction, the children's) Entire presence appeared [in memory].

Sugra Ne Khabar Payi Ke Lawt Aaye Musafir, Khush Hogayi Roze Pe Nabi Ke Koyi Hazir Kya Socha Tha Sugra Ne Use Kya Nazar Aaya

Sugra received the news that the travelers had returned, She rejoiced that someone was present at the Prophet's shrine, (What had Sugra imagined?) What did she see instead?

Ujri Huwi Har Maang Ti Har God Thi Khali, Asger Ka Shalo Ka Tha Sakina Ki Thi Baali, Abbas Ka Parcham Bhi Akela Nazar Aaya

Every forehead was desolate, every lap was empty, There was Asghar's shawl and Sakina's earring, (Even Abbas's standard) Appeared alone.

Jis Waqt Ruki Nana Ke Roze Pe Amaari, Na Khese Giri Khak Pe Wo Dard Ki Maari, Rota Huwa Nana Ka Jo Chehra Nazar Aaya

When the litter stopped at the grandfather's [Prophet's] shrine, She fell to the dust, overcome by that pain, (The weeping face of the grandfather) Was what appeared [to her].

Sugra Ne Kaha Amaa Se Kyu God Hai Khali, Kis Aaha Bhari Banu Ne Kuch Moo Se Na Boli, Rone Lagi Jalta Huwa Jula Nazar Aaya

Sugra asked her mother, 'Why is your lap empty?' Banu sighed, but spoke nothing from her lips, (The burning cradle) Appeared [before them] and she began to weep.

Bin Bhayi Ke Dakhil Huwi Jo Apne Hi Gar Me, Gash Aagaya Takat Na Rahi Kalbo Jigar Mein, Be Goro Kafan Bhayi Ka Laasha Nazar Aaya

When she entered her own home without her brother, She fainted, with no strength left in her heart or soul, (The brother's body, without shroud or grave,) Appeared before her.

Ujre Me Nazar Aaye Nahi Qasimo Akbar, Kehne Lagi Mein Chor Gayi Thi Ye Bhara Gar, Har Kabr Ke Mahol Mein Dhalta Nazar Aaya

In the desolation, Qasim and Akbar were not to be seen, She began to say, 'I had left this house full [of life]', (In the atmosphere of every grave) [The sun of life] appeared to be setting.

Bistar To Waha Awno Muhammad Ke Saje The, Aur Taak Mein Asghar Ke Khilone Bhi Rakhe The, Lekin Na Koyi Khelne Waala Nazar Aaya

The beds were laid out there for Awn and Muhammad, And Asghar's toys were also kept on the shelf, (But no one to play with them) Appeared.