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Qasim Di Mehndi Agae

Qasim Di Mehndi Agae

Shahid Baltistani

The wedding henna intended for young Qasim is replaced by the sorrow of his martyrdom on the battlefield of Karbala.

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Qasim Di Mehndi Aagai, Banre Di Maan Pukardi

Qasim's henna has arrived, the bridegroom's mother calls out.

Bewah Hasan Ki Ro Kar Pukari Lao Sakina Qasim Di Mehndi

The widow of Hasan cried out, 'Bring Qasim's henna, Sakina.'

Zainab Ki Hasrat, Khuwahish Hasan Ki Arman Sugra Qasim Di Mehndi

Zainab's longing, Hasan's desire, and Sugra's wish—all are Qasim's henna.

Pani Nahin Tha Khoon Main Ghuli Hai, Joo Bu Hai Khoon Ki Khusboo Wahi Hai Pamal Hokar Ran Main Sumo Se, Parhti Hai Noha Qasim Di Mehndi

There was no water, so it is dissolved in blood; the scent it carries is the scent of blood. Trampled by hooves on the battlefield, Qasim's henna recites a lament.

Bazoo Juda Hai, Tukre Badan Hai, Matam Ka Jora Pehne Dulhan Hai Dulha Ki Maan Ko, Ujri Dulhan Ko, Deti Hai Pursa Qasim Di Mehndi

Arms are severed, the body is in pieces, and the bride wears the attire of mourning. Qasim's henna offers condolences to the groom's mother and the widowed bride.

Arsh-O-Zameen Par Pehle Na Dekhi Na Aesi Mehndi Na Aesi Shaadi Sab So Chuke Hai Ran Main Barati Roti Hai Tanha Qasim Di Mehndi

Neither in the heavens nor on earth has such henna or such a wedding been seen before. All the wedding guests are asleep on the battlefield; Qasim's henna weeps alone.

Tukre Badan Kai, Ibn-E-Hasn Kai Daman Main Chun Kar Shabir Laaye Madar Yeh Samjhi Kheme Kai Dar Par, Laaye Hain Mola Qasim Di Mehndi

Shabir (Hussain) gathered the pieces of Ibn-e-Hasan's body in his cloak and brought them back. His mother thought, at the door of the tent, that the Master had brought Qasim's henna.

Shadi Kai Ghar Main Matam Hai Barpa Roti Hai Farwa Roti Hai Kubra Karbo Bala Main Kis Kis Ko Degi Tanha Dilasa Qasim Di Mehndi

Mourning has erupted in the house of the wedding; Farwa weeps, Kubra weeps. In Karbala, whom will Qasim's henna comfort alone?

Pani Nahin Tha Khoon Main Ghuli Hai, Joo Bu Hai Khoon Ki Khusboo Wahi Hai Pamal Hokar Ran Main Sumo Se, Parhti Hai Noha Qasim Di Mehndi

There was no water, so it is dissolved in blood; the scent it carries is the scent of blood. Trampled by hooves on the battlefield, Qasim's henna recites a lament.

Bazoo Juda Hai, Tukre Badan Hai, Matam Ka Jora Pehne Dulhan Hai Dulha Ki Maan Ko, Ujri Dulhan Ko, Deti Hai Pursa Qasim Di Mehndi

Arms are severed, the body is in pieces, and the bride wears the attire of mourning. Qasim's henna offers condolences to the groom's mother and the widowed bride.

Rehan Kehdo Har Matami Sai Shadi Ho Ghar Main Jab Bhi Kisi Kai Qasim Ki Pehle Majlis Bapa Ho, Bhule Na Dhula Qasim Di Mehndi

Rehan, tell every mourner that whenever there is a wedding in anyone's home, first hold a Majlis for Qasim; do not forget the groom, Qasim's henna.

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