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Sakina Dekh Rahi Hai

Sakina Dekh Rahi Hai

Imran Datoo

A young girl named Sakina watches the tragic events of Karbala unfold from the edge of her tent. She witnesses the suffering of her father, Imam Hussain, and the loss of her family.

NohaShahadat Hussain

Ghire Hai Laakho(n) Mein Kaise, Hussain Bekaso Tanha, Sakina Dekh Rahi Hai

How is Hussain surrounded by millions, helpless and alone; Sakina is watching.

Dare Khayam Se Ran Mein, Ulat Ke Khayme Ka Parda, Sakina Dekh Rahi Hai Wo Zibha Hote Huwe Baap Ko Na Dekh Sake Meri Sakina Hai Masoom Ye Khayaal Rahe Sitam Ye Uspe Na Dhaana Abhi Churi Na Chalana, Sakina Dekh Rahi Hai

From the tent door, onto the battlefield, lifting the curtain of the tent, Sakina is watching. May she not see her father being slaughtered, Keep in mind that my Sakina is innocent. Do not inflict this cruelty upon her, do not wield the knife yet; Sakina is watching.

Badan Hai Teero(n) Se Chalni Hai Zakhm Zakhm Hussain Bapaa Hai Khayma-E Sarwar Mein Ek Shoro Shayn Kabhi Laeen Ka Khanjar Kabhi Wo Pyaasa Gala, Sakina Dekh Rahi Hai

The body is riddled with arrows, Hussain is wounded all over. A clamor and lamentation have erupted in the Master's tent. Sometimes the villain's dagger, sometimes that parched throat; Sakina is watching.

Gira Hai Aag Ke Sholo Mein Khayma-E Sarwar Haram Hussain Ke Rote Hai Lut Gayi Chaadar Kabhi Phuphi Ka Khula Sar Kabhi Hussain Ka Khayma, Sakina Dekh Rahi Hai

The Master's tent has fallen into flames. Hussain's women are weeping, their veils have been looted. Sometimes her aunt's unveiled head, sometimes Hussain's tent; Sakina is watching.

Badan Ke Zakhmo(n) Ka Marham Kahi Nahi Milta Adoo Hussain Ko Dete Hai Kis Qadar Izaa Jise Batool Ne Pala Sar Uska Barsare Neza, Sakina Dekh Rahi Hai

There is no balm to be found for the wounds on his body. How much agony the enemies inflict upon Hussain. The one whom Batool (Fatima) raised, his head is upon a spear; Sakina is watching.

Tumhaare Laashaa-E Be Sar Ko Du(n) Kafan Kaise Mujhe Bataao Zara Tum Batool Ke Bete Hai Bekasi Ka Natija Padha Hai Ret Pe Laasha, Sakina Dekh Rahi Hai

How can I provide a shroud for your headless corpse? Tell me, O son of Batool. This is the result of helplessness, the body lies on the sand; Sakina is watching.

Koi Yatimo Pe Aisa Sitam Nahi Karta Bas Ek Baar Mera Haal Dekhlo Baba Suno Ay Shahe Zamana Kisi Ne Jo Nahi Dekha, Sakina Dekh Rahi Hai

No one inflicts such cruelty upon orphans. Just look at my state once, Father. Listen, O King of the Age, what no one has ever seen; Sakina is watching.

Bayaan Karti Thi Binte Hussain Ibne Ali Tumhaare Baad Musibat Ki Intehaa Dekhi Tumhaare Baad Ye Ghurki, Tumhaare Baad Tamacha, Sakina Dekh Rahi Hai

The daughter of Hussain ibn Ali was describing: After you, I saw the extremity of suffering. After you, this intimidation; after you, the slap; Sakina is watching.

Na Khench Ghurbate Shabbir Ka Koi Manzar Sadaa-E Ghayb Ye Aati Hai Ajaae Qaisar Nahi Hai Zabt Ka Yaara Qalam Ko Rok Khudara, Sakina Dekh Rahi Hai

Do not paint any scene of the misery of Shabbir (Hussain). A voice from the unseen comes: 'Come, Qaisar.' There is no strength left to endure, stop the pen for God's sake; Sakina is watching.

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