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Rulao Zainab Ko

Shahid Baltistani · 2025

The enemies of the Ahlul Bayt try to break the heart of Bibi Zainab by showing her the painful sights of Karbala. She stands firm despite their cruelty.

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Salami Kehtay Thay Aada Rulao Zainab Ko

The enemies would say, 'Make Zainab weep.'

Sar-E-Hussain Sina Par Dikhao Zainab Ko

Show the head of Hussain upon the spear to Zainab.

Chupa Ke Haathon Se Munh Boli Roke Bint-E-Ali Khuda Ke Wastay Logon Chupao Zainab Ko

Hiding her face with her hands, the daughter of Ali wept and cried, 'For the sake of God, O people, let Zainab be.'

Sar-E-Hussain Sina Par Dikhao Zainab Ko

Show the head of Hussain upon the spear to Zainab.

Hussain Imam Ko Jisse Kiya Hai Ran May Shaheed Woh Khoon Bhara Hua Khanjar Dikhao Zainab Ko

The dagger with which Imam Hussain was martyred on the battlefield, Show that blood-stained dagger to Zainab.

Na Nikle Dukhtare Zehra Jo Khayme Se Bahar Pakadke Haath Abhi Khench Laao Zainab Ko

If the daughter of Zahra does not come out of the tent, Grab her hand and drag Zainab out now.

Rida Jo Aapse Deve Na Dukhtare Zehra Barehna Teg Dikhakar Darao Zainab Ko

If the daughter of Zahra does not give up her veil willingly, Show her the naked blade and frighten Zainab.

Jakadke Laaye Hai Khaybar Shikan Ki Beti Ko Ye Keh Ke Shaam Me Dar Dar Phirao Zainab Ko

They have brought the daughter of the Conqueror of Khaybar in chains, Saying this, parade Zainab from door to door in Shaam.

Lipat Ke Lashae Sheh Se Ye Boli Binte Ali Khuda Ke Waaste Bhaiyya Bulao Zainab Ko Haaye Gala Katane Diya Kyu Na Apne Badle Muje Mai Tumse Ruth Gayi Hu Manao Zainab Ko

Clinging to the body of the King, the daughter of Ali said, 'For the sake of God, brother, call out to Zainab.' 'Alas, why did you let your throat be cut instead of me? I am upset with you, come and appease Zainab.'

Jagane Aa Gaya Neze Se Us Ghadi Zaalim Kaha Jo Fizza Ne Kuch Pal Sulao Zainab Ko

At that moment, the tyrant came to wake her with the spear, When Fizza had said, 'Let Zainab sleep for a few moments.'

Anis Ahle Haram May Bapa Hua Mehshar Kaha Jo Hakim-E-Azlam Ne Lao Zainab Ko

Anis, a doomsday-like chaos erupted among the family of the Prophet, When the oppressive ruler said, 'Bring Zainab.'

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