Mera Ghar Jalaya Lutiyan Ridawan

Yusuf Ton Sohnay Meray Veer Maaray, May Shaam Chaliyan Be Kafan Saray Qabaran Banawaan Yaan Rasiyan Pawaan, Ro Akhay Zainab Kis Pasay Jawan

My brothers, more beautiful than Yusuf, have been slain, and I am being taken to Shaam while they lie unburied. Should I build their graves or bear the ropes of captivity? Weeping, Zainab asks, 'Which way should I turn?'

Mein Deen Bachawarn Vich Shaam Aayi, Sab Logh Vekharn Meri Be Ridayi Khutbay Sunawaan Yaan Mu Lukawaan, Ro Akhay Zainab Kis Pasay Jawan

I have come to Shaam to save the faith, while all the people watch my unveiled state. Should I deliver sermons or hide my face? Weeping, Zainab asks, 'Which way should I turn?'

Khaimaych Qasim Di Laash Aayi, Choom Choom Ke Tukray Kavay Zahra Jaayi Hurn Sehray Lawaan Yaan Saf Vichawaan, Ro Akhay Zainab Kis Pasay Jawan

Qasim's body has arrived in the tent, and kissing his remains, the daughter of Zahra says, 'Should I place the wedding garlands or spread the funeral shroud?' Weeping, Zainab asks, 'Which way should I turn?'

Jis Veer De Lay Chadya Madina, Jiwain Qatil Hoya Bulna Kadi Na Uno Kafan Pawan Ya Shaam Jawaan, Ro Akhay Zainab Kis Pasay Jawan

The brother for whom I left Medina, the one whose killer I can never forget, Should I shroud him or go to Shaam? Weeping, Zainab asks, 'Which way should I turn?'

Veeran De Qatil Khaimaych Aagay, Ay Hasan Zainab Abid Nu Akhay Hurn Jal May Jawaan Ya Bar Awaan, Ro Akhay Zainab Kis Pasay Jawan

The killers of my brothers have come to the tents; this is what Zainab says to Abid, 'Should I burn in the fire or come out?' Weeping, Zainab asks, 'Which way should I turn?'