Marsiya: Shimr Ne Pehle Sakina Ko Dikhaya Khanjar

Kabhi Hyder Ne Gala Rakha Kabhi Zehra Ne Kitne Masoom Pe Zaalim Ne Chalaya Khanjar

That throat which Hyder had cradled, which Zehra had kissed — upon one so innocent, the tyrant drove his dagger.

Shimr Ne Pehle Sakina Ko...

Shimr first showed the dagger to Sakina, then drew that same blade across the neck of the Master.

Baap Par Waar To Beti Pe Tamache Barse Jab Bhi Qaatil Ka Sakina Ne Hataya Khanjar

He struck the father, and blows rained down upon the daughter — every time Sakina reached out to turn away the blade.

Shimr Ne Pehle Sakina Ko...

Shimr first showed the dagger to Sakina, then drew that same blade across the neck of the Master.

Ek Anghooti Ke Liye Kaat Di Angushte Hasan Laash Par Sheh Ki Tujhe Rehm Na Aaya Khanjar

For the sake of a single ring, he severed the fingers of Hasan — even over the body of the King, no mercy stirred within that dagger.

Shimr Ne Pehle Sakina Ko...

Shimr first showed the dagger to Sakina, then drew that same blade across the neck of the Master.

Qatl Zainab Ko Kiya Cheen Ke Chadar Sar Se Is Tarha Shimr Ne Naize Ko Banaya Khanjar

He murdered Zainab's dignity by tearing the veil from her head — and in this way Shimr turned his lance into a dagger.

Shimr Ne Pehle Sakina Ko...

Shimr first showed the dagger to Sakina, then drew that same blade across the neck of the Master.

Ek Sharabi Ko Aziyat Ka Kahan Andaza Jis Tarha Chaaha Sitamgar Ne Chalaya Khanjar

What understanding of suffering could a drunkard possess? He wielded the blade however cruelty pleased him, without restraint.

Shimr Ne Pehle Sakina Ko...

Shimr first showed the dagger to Sakina, then drew that same blade across the neck of the Master.

Aaye Sajjad Jo Bazaar E Madina May Kabhi To Badke Khassab Ne Jaldi Se Chupya Khanjar

When Sajjad one day passed through the marketplace of Medina, the butcher grew afraid and quickly hid his dagger.

Shimr Ne Pehle Sakina Ko...

Shimr first showed the dagger to Sakina, then drew that same blade across the neck of the Master.

Phayr Kar Moo Ko Ali Kehne Lage Ya Zehra Itni Bedardi Se Zaalim Ne Phiraya Khanjar

Turning his face away, he began to cry out — O Ali! O Zehra! — so mercilessly had the tyrant twisted and turned the blade.

Shimr Ne Pehle Sakina Ko...

Shimr first showed the dagger to Sakina, then drew that same blade across the neck of the Master.

Wa Hussaina Ka Hua Shor Takallum Barpa Shimr Mukhtar Ke Jab Saamne Laaya Khanjar

The cry of "Wa Hussaina" rose and filled the air, O Takallum — when Shimr was brought before Mukhtar, dagger in hand.

Shimr Ne Pehle Sakina Ko...

Shimr first showed the dagger to Sakina, then drew that same blade across the neck of the Master.