Chand Ko Dekh Ke Sughra Ne Kaha Haye Hussain

Sughra Ko Muharram Ka Jab Chand Nazar Aaya Yaad e Shahewala Ne Dil Aur Bhi Tarpaya

When the moon of Muharram came into Sughra's sight, the memory of the king's caravan made her heart ache all the more.

Chand Ko Dekh Ke Sughra Ne Kaha Haye Hussain

Looking at the moon, Sughra cried out, "Alas, Hussain!"

Aageya Mah e Muharram Haan Nahi Aaye Hussain Chand Ko Dekh Ke Sughra Ne Kaha Haye Hussain

The month of Muharram has come, yet Hussain has not come. Looking at the moon, Sughra cried out, "Alas, Hussain!"

Yaad Pardais Main Aati Hai Lahad Amma Ki Ghar Ka Ahwal Sunane Ko Kaha Jaye Hussain

In a foreign land you must remember mother's grave; but to whom shall I tell the state of our home, O Hussain?

Chand Ko Dekh Ke Sughra Ne Kaha Haye Hussain

Looking at the moon, Sughra cried out, "Alas, Hussain!"

Aap Aaye Na Khabar Aayi Na Akbar Na Aaye Aary Kaisay Is Haal Main Sughra Se Jiya Jaye Hussain

You did not come, no news came, and Akbar did not come. Oh, how is Sughra to keep living in this state, O Hussain?

Chand Ko Dekh Ke Sughra Ne Kaha Haye Hussain

Looking at the moon, Sughra cried out, "Alas, Hussain!"

Jab Se Ye Chand Muharram Ka Nazar Aaya Hai Amma Roti Hai Tujeh Aye Mere Maa Jaye Hussain

Ever since this moon of Muharram has appeared, mother weeps for you, O Hussain, child of my own mother.

Chand Ko Dekh Ke Sughra Ne Kaha Haye Hussain

Looking at the moon, Sughra cried out, "Alas, Hussain!"

Koi Tasweer To Zahra Ki Rahi Parde Main Haye Ye To Acha Huwa Sughra Ko Nahi Laye Hussain

At least some likeness of Zahra remained behind the veil; alas, it was as well that Hussain did not bring Sughra along.

Chand Ko Dekh Ke Sughra Ne Kaha Haye Hussain

Looking at the moon, Sughra cried out, "Alas, Hussain!"

Naam Par Shah Ne Akbar Ke Kharidi Hai Zameen Kaisay Jaagir Tujhe Bhai Ki Dikhlaye Hussain

The king has bought a plot of land in Akbar's name; how shall I show you, brother, the estate that is Hussain's, O Hussain?

Chand Ko Dekh Ke Sughra Ne Kaha Haye Hussain

Looking at the moon, Sughra cried out, "Alas, Hussain!"

Eid Bhi Soog Ke Aalam Main Guzari Uss Ne Haye Akbar Kabhi Kahti Thi Kabhi Haye Hussain

She passed even the Eid in a state of mourning, sometimes crying "Alas, Akbar," sometimes "Alas, Hussain."

Chand Ko Dekh Ke Sughra Ne Kaha Haye Hussain

Looking at the moon, Sughra cried out, "Alas, Hussain!"

Haye Mustakil Shah Ki Aakho Se The Aansu Jari Khat e Sughra Ko Mukammil Nahi Parh Paye Hussain

Alas, tears flowed ceaselessly from the king's eyes; Hussain could not read Sughra's letter through to the end.

Chand Ko Dekh Ke Sughra Ne Kaha Haye Hussain

Looking at the moon, Sughra cried out, "Alas, Hussain!"

Haye Ik Ik Beti Se Rukhsat Huwe Khame Main Magar Haye Afsos Ke Sughra Se Na Mil Paye Hussain

Alas, in the tent he took leave of every single daughter, but, oh sorrow, Hussain could never meet with Sughra.

Chand Ko Dekh Ke Sughra Ne Kaha Haye Hussain

Looking at the moon, Sughra cried out, "Alas, Hussain!"

Likh Ke Noha Ye Takallum Ne Dua Magi Hai Har Azadar Ko Aashur Pe Bulwaye Hussain

Having written this noha, Takallum has made a prayer: that Hussain may summon every mourner on Ashura.

Chand Ko Dekh Ke Sughra Ne Kaha Haye Hussain

Looking at the moon, Sughra cried out, "Alas, Hussain!"