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Sughra Ne Likha

Shahid Baltistani

Bibi Sughra is left behind in Medina while her father travels to Karbala. She writes a letter asking him to visit her grave when he returns because she knows she will not survive his absence.

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Karbala Mein Jo Khate Fatima Sughra Aaya

When the letter of Fatima Sughra reached Karbala,

Padhke Ye Baat Bohot Shaah Ko Rona Aaya Hashr Mein Hogi Mulaqat Hamari Baba Arey Ab Na Jee Paaegi Beemaar Tumhari Baba Sughra Ne Likha Baba, Mushkil Hai Mera Jeena

Reading this, the King (Hussain) wept bitterly. 'Our meeting will be on the Day of Judgment, Father. Your sick daughter will not be able to live anymore, Father. Sughra wrote, Father, it is difficult for me to live.'

Jab Laut Ke Aaoge, Meri Qabr Pe Aajana

When you return, come to my grave.

Jab Doobta Hai Suraj, Dil Doobne Lagta Hai Veeran Hai Sab Hujre, Ghar Qabr Ke Jaisa Hai Hai Mere Muqaddar Mein, Tanhai Mein Marjana

When the sun sets, my heart begins to sink. All the rooms are desolate; the house is like a grave. It is in my destiny to die in solitude.

Hai Paas Ajal Mere, Tum Door Ho Sughra Se Hasrat Ye Liye Baba, Jaati Hu Mai Duniya Se Kaandha To Janaze Ko, Mumkin Na Huwa Dena

Death is near me, while you are far from Sughra. With this longing, Father, I am departing from this world. It was not possible for you to give your shoulder to my funeral.

Aata Hai Palat Kar Jab, Pardes Se Ghar Koi Maloom Hai Sughra Ko, Hoti Hai Thakan Fir Bhi Aye Baba Meri Khatir, Zehmat Ye Utha Lena

When someone returns home from a foreign land, Sughra knows there is fatigue, yet still, Oh Father, for my sake, please take this trouble.

Aakar Meri Turbat Par, Sab Shamma Jalaenge Aur Bhai Sirhane Par, Yaseen Sunaenge Hojaega Is Tarha, Aabad Wo Veerana

Coming to my grave, everyone will light candles. And my brother will recite Yaseen at my head. In this way, that desolate place will become inhabited.

Ae Kaash Madine Mein, Wo Paas Mere Rehta Sughra Ke Janaze Par, Ek Bhai To Ro Leta Baba Mere Asghar Ko, Turbat Meri Dikhlana

If only he had remained near me in Medina, At least one brother would have wept at Sughra's funeral. Father, show my grave to my Asghar.

Bhai Ki Mohabbat Par, Na Harf Koi Aaye Maloom Na Ho Unko, Ye Raaz Hi Reh Jaaye Marne Ka Sabab Meri, Bhabhi Ko Na Batlana

May no word of reproach come upon my brother's love. May he not know, let this remain a secret. Do not tell my sister-in-law the reason for my death.

Rukh Hoga Lahad Mein Bhi, Aye Baba Suwe Qibla Mai Qabr Mein Jaakar Bhi, Dekhungi Tera Rasta Acha Mere Vaade Ko, Tum Yu Hi Nibha Lena

Even in the grave, my face will be towards the Qibla, Father. Even after entering the grave, I will wait for your path. Very well, please keep your promise just like this.

Karti Thi Takallum Wo, Ye Bayn Qayamat Ka Dastoor Nahi Hota, Murde Se Mohabbat Ka Amma Ko Magar Baba, Paigham Ye Pohchana

She was speaking this lament of the Day of Judgment. It is not the custom to show love to the dead, But Father, convey this message to Mother.

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