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Meri Kahani Suno

Shahid Baltistani

A young girl speaks to her father about the pain she endures in a dark prison. She asks to be taken back home to Karbala.

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Meri Kahani Suno, Baba Tumhari Sakina Hun Main

Listen to my story, Father, I am your Sakina.

Meri Kahani Sono Baba Jaan,

Listen to my story, Dear Father,

Baba Kasam Kha Kay Kehti Rahi Karta Nahi Tha Yaqeen Yeh Koi Ab Tum Hi De Di Gawahi Meri In Shamiyun Say Kaho

Father, I kept swearing oaths, But no one would believe me. Now you yourself bear witness for me, And tell these people of Sham.

Ashoor Tak Yeh Zaifi Na Thi Balon May Mere Safeedi Na Thi Tum Jab Gaye Thy Main Aesi Na Thi Lehjay Say Pehchan Lo

Until Ashura, I was not this frail, There was no grey in my hair. When you left, I was not like this, Recognize me by my voice.

Aray Kehta Tha Zalim Satao Aese Durey Tamachey Lagao Isay Neza Dikha Kay Darao Isay Maloom Tha Shimr Ko

The tyrant would say, 'Torment her like this, Strike her with whips and slaps, Show her the spear and frighten her.' Shimr knew [who I was].

Baghi Ki Beti Samjh Kar Mujhe Bachon Nay Marey Hain Pathar Mujhe Rehna Nahi Ab Yahan Per Mujhe Bus Karbala Lay Chalo

Thinking I am the daughter of a rebel, The children have pelted me with stones. I do not want to stay here anymore, Just take me back to Karbala.

Zid Ki Thi Bachpan May Jab Aap Nay Aye Thay Malboos Firdoos Sy Aaj Apni Maadar Say Mere Liye Mera Kafan Mang Lo

When you were a child and insisted, Clothes from Paradise were brought for you. Today, ask your Mother [Fatima] for me, Ask her for my shroud.

Zindan Ka Naqshah Badal Jayega Kuch Dair May Dum Nikal Jayega Dil Jatey Jatey Behal Jayega Sughra Ki Baten Kro

The scene in the prison will change, In a little while, my soul will depart. My heart will be comforted as I go, Speak to me of Sughra.

Mujh Ko Tamacha Hi Aesa Laga Nazron May Meri Andhera Hua Meri Kamar May Bhi Kham Agaya Daagh E Rasan Dekh Lo

The slap I received was such, That darkness fell before my eyes. My back has also become bent, Look at the marks of the ropes.

Sir Apne Baba Kay Sir Per Rakhey Boli Takallum Wo Rotey Huey Sab Marne Per Tulay Hain Mujhe Tum Kehdo Jeeti Raho

Resting her head upon her Father's head, Takallum, she said while weeping, 'Everyone is bent on my death, Do you say, may you live on.'

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