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Tamaam Aalam May Aaj Matam

Nadeem Sarwar

The entire world mourns for Imam Hussain as people gather to remember the great tragedy of Karbala.

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Tamaam Aalam May Aaj Matam, Hussain Bekas Ka Ho Raha Hai

Across the entire world today, mourning for the helpless Hussain is taking place.

Alam Gharon May Sajay Huway Hai, Dilon May Farsh-E-Aza Bicha Hai

Standards (Alams) are adorned in homes, and the carpet of grief (Farsh-e-Aza) is spread within hearts.

Siyah Kapde Siyah Chadar, Ghamon Ki Gardo Ghubaar Sar Par Hai Sogwaro'n Kay Ashk Jaari, Ke Sani-E-Zehra Berida Hai

Black clothes, black veils, the dust and clouds of sorrow upon our heads. The tears of the mourners flow, for the second Zahra (Zainab) is unveiled.

Na Chashme Purnam Ho Kyon Sawali, Juloos Hai Zuljanah Khaali Ke Mera Duldul Sawar-E-Maula, Zamin-E-Karbal May So Raha Hai

Why should the tearful eye not ask? The procession is here, but the Zuljanah is empty. For the steed of my Master, the rider, is sleeping on the soil of Karbala.

Alam Me Mashq-E-Sakina Dekho, To Momino Bas Yeh Keh Ke Rolo Chacha Bhatiji May Kya Hai Nisbat, Wafa-E-Abbas Kya Wafa Hai

When you see Sakina's water-skin on the Alam, O believers, just weep and say: What a bond between uncle and niece, what loyalty is the loyalty of Abbas.

Hussain Peeri May Dil Sambhale, Ke Dil Se Uljhi Sina Nikaale Jawaan Beta Lahu May Dooba, Zameen Pe Aedi Ragad Raha Hai

Hussain, in his old age, steadies his heart, to pull out the spear entangled in his heart. His young son, drowned in blood, is rubbing his heel against the ground.

Na Maar Barchi Dil-E-Nabi Par, Abhi Huway Hai Jawaan Akbar Ye Qatl Jisko Tu Kar Raha Hai, Yehi To Ham Shakl-E-Mustafa Hai

Do not strike the spear into the heart of the Prophet, for Akbar has just reached his youth. The one you are killing, he is the very likeness of Mustafa (the Prophet).

Madinay Walo Khamosh Rehna, Ghareeb Zainab Say Kuch Na Kehna Basa Huwa Ghar Jo Le Gayi Thi, Wo Karbala May Ujad Gaya Hai

O people of Medina, remain silent; do not say anything to the destitute Zainab. The flourishing home she had taken with her has been devastated in Karbala.

Aza-E-Shabbir Hai Ibadat, Janab-E-Zainab Ki Hai Amaanat Ye Noha Tere Qalam Se Mehshar, Janab-E-Zahra Ki Ek Ataa Hai

Mourning for Shabbir (Hussain) is an act of worship; it is the trust of Lady Zainab. This Noha from your pen, Mehshar, is a gift from Lady Zahra.

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