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Lasha Mila

Shahid Baltistani · 2022

Imam Hussain finds the broken body of his brother Abbas on the battlefield. The family faces the aftermath of the tragedy in Karbala.

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Wa Ghurbata, Wa Musibata

Oh, the strangeness; oh, the calamity.

Sheh Ko Yun Abbas Ka Bikhra Hua Lasha Mila

Thus did the King (Hussain) find the scattered body of Abbas.

Do Burida Bazoun Kay, Sath Mashkiza Mila

Along with the two severed arms, the water-skin was found.

Bibiyun May Waa Hijaba Ka Ajab Kohram Tha Raastay May Bawafa Ka, Jab Kata Shana Mila

There was a strange uproar of unveiled women, When the severed shoulder of the loyal one was found on the path.

Hath Malty Rah Gaye Shabbir Aur Zainab Dasht May Aik Ghatri May Simmat Kar, Maa Ko Jab Dolha Mila

Shabbir and Zainab remained wringing their hands in the desert, When the mother found her bridegroom-aged son gathered into a single bundle.

Jis Ka Jee Chaha Sakina Ko Tamachay Marta Yunh Musalmano Sy Us Ko, Baap Ka Pursa Mila

Whoever wished would strike Sakina with slaps; Such was the condolence she received from the 'Muslims' for her father.

Muthiyan Kholi Gayi Bano Ki Jab Marne Kay Baad Raakh Jholey Ki Mili Aur, Khoon Bhara Kurta Mila

When Bano's fists were opened after her death, The ashes of the cradle were found, and a blood-stained shirt was found.

Boli Zainab Qaid Khane Ki Ghutan Apni Jaga Shukr Hay Syedaniyun Ko, Kam Say Kam Parda Mila

Zainab said, 'The suffocation of the prison is one thing, But thank God the ladies of the Prophet's house at least found a veil.'

Bebasi Sy Gir Gaye Shabbir Jalti Rait Pr Lasha E Akbar Per Jis Dam, Qasid E Sughra Mila

Shabbir fell helplessly onto the burning sand, When the messenger of Sughra arrived at the body of Akbar.

Uth Gaye Tazeem May Ummul Baneen Kay Laal Ki Naam Lay Ker Koi Abid, Say Ju Ghazi Ka Mila

They stood up in reverence for the son of Umm al-Banin, When someone took the name of the Ghazi (Abbas) and received what they sought.

Hum Nay Bas Darvaish Mangi Marzi E Mola E Hussain As Warna Dar Say Bawafa Kay, Jis Nay Ju Manga Mila

We, as dervishes, only asked for the pleasure of our Master Hussain (as), Otherwise, whoever asked for anything at the door of the Loyal One, received it.

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